Kluson MLS33C Lockheads

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Kluson MLS33C Lockheads
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Tasos N 21.04.2018
Perfect replacement for a PRS SE. Unfortunately the fact that you need a screwdriver to lock the string has two issues: 1) You have to carry a screwdriver with you 2) You can't really tell if the string is as tight as it should and there is always a possibility to overtighten the screw and break the string as soon as you put enough tension to it. I also think that the edges of the wholes where the string gets in are a bit sharp, which might also cause the string to break.
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Kluson for the win
NevermindMe 08.09.2022
I bought a set of these to replace the stock tuners on my Fender CD-60S acoustic guitar. The stock tuners worked just fine, but after 3 years one of them started skipping, so the D string was either a bit sharp or a bit flat. Happy to say that they fit without redrilling, the screws are identical in size and the screw hole was off by less than 1/2 mm, so it worked just fine.
A word of caution when tightening the locking section: first tighten the screw over the string with just your hand, which is enough to hold the loose string. Then use a thin coin (2 cents) or screwdriver for just another 1/4 turn; a 1/2 turn broke my new G string the first time I was installing strings. The thing I like the most is they have very low posts, so no need to wind the string down, there is great break angle over the nut. Just lock it and tune up. For those that like to wind it, there is little space, maybe 1.5 turns on the thicker strings. To be able to have enough room to get a string in safely after installing the tuners, the headstock should not be thicker than 16mm. The caliper says you should be able to use a maximum 0.065 string size.
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An upgrade for my Höfner Shorty
Archion 25.09.2021
Bought them as an upgrade for my Höfner Shorty travel guitar. As the original tuners were a bit lumpy I thought if I'm already going to replace the tuners, why not get a locking ones. So far they've been working very well. The only thing is that I'm much more used to locking the tuners with a so called wheel below the tuner. With these there's a thumbscrew above the tuner, which may feel a bit awkward at first. Once you'll get used to it, it works like a charm.
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Shaft length 20mm
TeeFon 13.10.2020
These machine heads are high quality. They feel sturdy and durable. I am sure they would have been a great upgrade for my newly acquired HB CST24, however shaft length is too short for the CST24. I was really gutted cause I really wanted to install them.

Only con for me (and why the 4*) is the lack of info on specs incl shaft length which i didn't know was going to be an issue.
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A little fiddly to string
Christopher667 13.09.2018
I fitted these to a PRS SE model. Not because I think that they give better tuning stability but because they speed up string changes. I have locking tuners on 5 other guitars, either factory fit or replacements. These are amongst the cheapest that I have used (since this was for an SE guitar) and, whilst the quality is fine, they are quite difficult to re-string compared with my other models.
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Good tuners at great price
Chris4229 20.01.2015
These are a great set of tuners for a good price. Quality was good, about right for the price, and they do their job without issue.

Was having some tuning problems with a PRS SE EG and replaced the stock tuners for a set of these. It was a straight swap with no drilling or new holes needed, these fit straight over the old holes.

They're a good upgrade for PRS SE guitars as they are the right price for that kind of value guitar, all in all a good match.

I also got a Goldo Backbox unit to use with them and my tuning problems are now resolved.
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Really surprisingly good.
Torbo 12.08.2021
The locking mechanism just has to be finger tight. Really no disadvantage over the more expensive ones with the big knobs on the back. They are really smooth and stable.
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No need for grovers
Jimbobs 11.08.2020
Kluson make the kind of tuners that you only need to feel the heft of in your hands to know they're of a high quality. They're essentially equivalent grover quality at at a great discount. A great brand name in their own right though, I'll be a repeat customer in the future no doubt.
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Locking Tuners for PRS SE Custom 24
Diogo Silva 13.04.2019
Great locking tuners which I bought for my PRS SE Custom 24 and they are a direct fit (no need to redrill) and have greatly improved my tuning stability
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Great value for your money!
Sven R. 853 09.05.2014
The Kluson Locking Tuners are a perfect match for my 2014 PRS SE 245, I was able to swap them within about 10 minutes.
They have exactly the same form and fit as the original PRS Tuners.
The locking mechanism works great. You can tighten it by hand and use a coin for the last 1/2 turn.
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Kluson MLS33C Lockheads