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The Korena take

Fender locking tuners for Stratocaster-style headstocks. For players who change strings often or want tuning to hold through bends and trem use.

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Strong match

Who this is for

  • Players who use a tremolo and lose tuning after dives
  • Anyone tired of winding string around a post
  • Strat owners doing a gradual hardware upgrade

Consider the trade-offs

When to look elsewhere

  • Players whose tuning issues come from the nut or bridge
  • Guitars with non-Fender headstock hole spacing
  • Anyone on a tight budget — strings and setup buy more stability

What matters in use

The specifications, translated

Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.

Detail 01

Locking design

String clamps at the post instead of wrapping. Less slippage, and restringing takes about a minute per string.

Detail 02

Stratocaster fitment

Drilled and spaced for a standard Strat headstock. Six-in-line layout, not for three-a-side headstocks.

Detail 03

Set of tuners, not a single

Covers the whole headstock, so tuning feel stays consistent across all six strings.

Final check

Know before you order

  1. 01Check your existing peghole diameter — older Fenders vary and may need reaming
  2. 02Screw holes may not line up with your current tuners; expect new pilot holes
  3. 03Locking tuners fix slippage at the post, not a binding nut

Product questions

Before you decide

Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.

01Will these fit my Squier Strat?

Usually, but measure your headstock peghole diameter and post spacing first. Fender and Squier headstocks differ across model years and production runs.

02Do locking tuners actually keep a guitar in tune?

They stop the string slipping and stretching at the post. If your guitar goes sharp or flat from nut binding or a floating bridge, these won't solve it.

03Do I need to drill anything?

Possibly. Peghole size and mounting screw positions vary by guitar. Test-fit before committing, or have a tech do the install.

04Do these come with mounting hardware?

Check the package contents before ordering. Plan on a screwdriver and possibly a reamer if your pegholes are undersized.

Reference

Full specifications

The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.

1 detailsBody & build
Body Shape
Stratocaster

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