Vintage tuners usually have ¼” (6.35mm) posts and come with bushings that need 11/32” (about 8.75mm) holes in the headstock.
Likewise, people ask, are Fender locking tuners worth it?
The Quick Answer
Locking tuners are worth it if your guitar has a tremolo or you are using thinner gauge strings which means you are struggling to keep it in tune. If your guitar does not suffer from tuning instability then it may be better to stick with standard tuners.
Simply so, are Fender Standard tuners good? Fender tuners are probably the best there is for the price. I can only praise so much as I have not tried all that exist. But, this really are pretty damn good. If they don’t fix tuning issues or keep you in tune through the roughest of gigs, you might have other issues with your guitar.
Similarly, how do you change strings on an electric guitar with vintage tuners?
How do you replace vintage style tuners?
How do you use a Fender tuning peg?
How do you use a vintage Fender tuner?
How do you wind strings on a vintage Fender tuner?
What are vintage tuners?
Fender Vintage Style Tuners
These tuners have a vertical hole for the string that goes down inside the tuner, unlike the horizontal one on the modern style tuners, meaning a different approach is needed.
Why are tuners staggered?
The staggered tuners are designed to enhance the break angle of the guitar, resulting in higher tuning stability (the break angle is increased over the nut). The staggered tuners are available in a wide range of colors, including gold plating, chrome plating, and more.