Just for the record...locking tuners on an Epi Casino Coupe

[Crane]

Just thought I would share some info. because I had trouble finding anything online. Grover couldn't even give me a definitive answer. Anyway, the Grover Vintage Locking tuners (model 533) fit on my Casino Coupe without any drilling.

Grover Locking

• Crane
• May 21, 2021
• 1

 

[Space1999]

Just thought I would share some info. because I had trouble finding anything online. Grover couldn't even give me a definitive answer. Anyway, the Grover Vintage Locking tuners (model 533) fit on my Casino Coupe without any drilling.

Grover Locking

• Crane
• May 21, 2021
• 1

Thank you for the info! Welcome to the board.
I love the Grover locking tuners on my Transfade SG.

Pat

 

[Davis Sharp]

Always nice to not drill.

 

[Raiyn]

Always nice to not drill.

True, and this is one that I *might* concede that I *possibly* wouldn't put Hipshot locking tuners on, maybe.

 

[steve_rolfeca]

How do the Grovers feel?

I'm wondering if there's a lot of free play in the gearing, how smoothly they turn, etc...

 

[Norton]

Is there a bigsby on your casino? I mean do you need locking tuners on a hard tail??

 

[Raiyn]

Is there a bigsby on your casino? I mean do you need locking tuners on a hard tail??

"Need", no. "Want", for various reasons, yessir. I have 'em on my hardtail G400.

 

[Norton]

I’ve Never had a problem with a non-locking tuner.
So I had to ask.

 

[Space1999]

How do the Grovers feel?

I'm wondering if there's a lot of free play in the gearing, how smoothly they turn, etc...

I wouldn’t really know. I never touch them after tuning them the first time.

You would think I am exaggerating...not really.

Even out of the case the guitar is in tune once you set it up.
I slack the strings maybe twice when I put a new set on.

The turn on the tuners are smooth. Its not like you are blowing past the intended note on the tuner.

I have never had a set of tuners like them. It is hard at first knowing where to put the string so you get a little wrap on the tuning post. But you figure it out.

Pat

 

[Biddlin]

True, and this is one that I *might* concede that I *possibly* wouldn't put Hipshot locking tuners on, maybe.

I really love the Grover lockers on my LP Tribute. They make string changes super quick and easy.

 

[Raiyn]

I have never had a set of tuners like them. It is hard at first knowing where to put the string so you get a little wrap on the tuning post. But you figure it out.

It's not that hard actually.

Typically, in a seated position, I grip the string with a pair of pliers and suspend the guitar over my feet while I lock the string down. I also like to bend the string away from the headstock, but that's a me thing. Everything else applies.

EDIT: I only lift the guitar by the string enough to get it off my feet. I'd doesn't need to swing from the ceiling fan. All you're doing is letting gravity do the work mentioning the string.

 

[briswatek]

Thank you!