Detail 01
Vintage tuning key spec
Sized for vintage-style tuner posts, which are narrower than modern sealed tuners. Measure your existing bushing before ordering.
Product detailSKU #1273888003957
FenderVintage Tuning Key Bushings (6)
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Set of six vintage-style tuning key bushings for Strat and Tele headstocks. Replacement parts for loose, missing, or corroded bushings.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Replacing a bushing lost during a tuner swap or restring
- Tightening up tuners that wobble in the headstock hole
- Restoring a vintage-spec headstock after refinishing
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Modern sealed tuners with larger-diameter mounting holes
- Anyone needing the tuning machines themselves — these are the collars only
- Headstocks already drilled out for locking tuner bushings
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 02
Set of six
Covers a full six-in-line or three-a-side headstock, so you can replace the whole set and keep the finish uniform.
Detail 03
Press-fit part
The bushing seats into the headstock hole and holds the tuner post steady. A loose fit lets the tuner rock under string tension.
Detail 04
Cosmetic and structural
Sits visible on the face of the headstock, so a mismatched finish shows. Match plating to your existing tuners.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Bushings only — no tuning machines, screws, or washers included
- 02Press-fit installation; a bushing that's too tight can crack the finish
- 03Confirm your headstock holes are vintage-diameter, not drilled for modern tuners
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Do these come with tuners?
No. You get six bushings — the collars that sit in the headstock face around the tuner posts. The tuning machines are separate.
02Will these fit my modern Fender?
They're vintage spec. Modern sealed tuners typically use a larger hole and bushing, so measure your current bushing diameter first.
03How do I install them?
They press into the headstock holes. Seat them slowly and squarely — forcing a tight bushing can chip finish around the hole.
04Why is my tuner wobbling?
A worn or missing bushing lets the post move under string tension, which causes tuning slippage. Replacing the bushing usually fixes it.
