D'Addario Auto-Trim Tuning Machines - Locking Tuners for Guitars - 3+3 Setup, Chrome

I LOVE these tuners. I have them on my new ESP E-II Eclipse and a new Schecter C1-Classic.The ESP came with Gotoh auto locking tuners that are absolute crap imo. They are quirky in operation, and worse than that is that they don't hold tune. Even after a week of using new strings tuning would not stabilize.Even though the ESP is only about a month old I decided to get the Planet Waves locking tuners. I really prefer manual locking tuners as I know the string is locked because I locked it. I have manual locking tuners on my Fender Strat since 1991 and loved manual locking since then.The ESP with the Gotoh's would be out of tune the next day every time.After I installed the PW tuners the ESP now holds tune beautifully. Even if I don't get a chance to play the ESP for 3-4 days, I pick it up and it's in tune. Thank you Planet Waves. Goodbye Gotoh.On the Schecter C1-Classic it comes with really nice non locking Grover tuners. Grover makes excellent tuners and I've always had great experience with them. I was considering Grover locking tuners but the price on the PW's was too good to pass up.They work awesomely on the Schecter just as they do on the ESP.The PW's on the Schecter are gold and chrome on the ESP, and the finish on both sets is beautiful, right up there with even more expensive tuners.Some may not like the all black posts, but I actually like the contrast they give.Customer support from D'addario is great too. They make and distribute the Planet Waves tuners. I had a couple of questions and emailed their support. I got a response back within a day and my answers.Oh, and one more cool feature of these tuners. The excess string gets cut automatically by the PW tuners. It really does work.The first time I tried to use the tuners I bent the strings up 90 degree's like I always do and then I cut them manually.Well, since I bent the strings up only 1 string got cut properly and another got cut mostly, the rest didn't get cut.I was like, WTF? After looking at the cutting mechanism I realized that I need to leave the strings alone. Do NOT bend them, leave them coming straight out from the tuner.That way, as you turn the tuner to tighten the string, the string comes into contact with the cutting mechanism and cuts your strings one at a time. Works great. Feels odd at first as there is more force required to turn the tuner as the string hits the cutter.If you want stable tuning and smooooooth operation, and a high fine tune ratio, then get these tuners.I'm getting another set for my PRS semi hollow. And my '91 American Strat Plus Deluxe needs new tuners. The locking Schallers are a fantastic tuner, but they have gotten old. And that guitar has seen a LOT of use. I'm going back and forth between another set of Schaller's to keep it original, or go with a set of PW's.Not sure yet.Get THESE!

The media could not be loaded. I recently installed the D'Addario Accessories Auto-Trim Tuning Machines on my Taylor acoustic guitar, and I couldn't be more satisfied with the upgrade. The installation process was surprisingly straightforward, and the tuning machines fit perfectly only needing to drill small holes for the anchor screws.What really impressed me was the auto-trim feature - it cuts off the excess string neatly, saving time and eliminating the need for wire cutters (see video). This not only keeps my guitar looking clean but also makes restringing a breeze.In terms of performance, these locking tuners are incredibly smooth and precise. They hold tuning exceptionally well, even after extended playing sessions. The build quality is solid, and they add a subtle, classy look to my guitar.Overall, I highly recommend the D'Addario Auto-Trim Tuning Machines for anyone looking to upgrade their guitar's tuning stability and convenience.

Background: I'm a complete guitar n00b, barely 6 weeks playing.I really suck at changing strings. I am not sloppy and I am not impatient, but I find the process unnerving. After the last time that I broke a string during a simple change I couldn't take it anymore and decided to pick up locking tuning machines. To my delight, I found that the auto-trim tuning machines had dropped in price.Installation was absolutely painless. I probably spent more time digging for the drill bit that I needed since my screw holes did not match. I would say that even including measuring and drilling, it was less than 5 minutes per tuner.And oh do they work. The first snip (6th string) was a bit scary. By the time I had done the 5th string I had figured out how far out of tune each string would be after the string snip. I actually missed the snip on the 4th string, turned it back a little bit, pushed the string down so it would touch the edge, tried it again and it worked. So yeah, you have to make sure that when you start turning it, the string is going to hit the cutting edge.Tuning was a non-event, this is probably my fastest string change and tune to date.And yes, I still need to fill and clean the old screw holes, but this is an inexpensive guitar and it doesn't bother me.Would I buy these again? Absolutely, I am already looking forward to pick up the inline-6 version for my Squier Affinity Telecaster. The only real question is if I'll let these go when I get rid of this guitar or will I switch back the original tuners so I can reuse these on another guitar.