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Originally Posted by Rob DiStefano
Since you asked, I think locking tuners are overkill for non-trem guitars ... and IMHO, there are far better locking tuners than Sperzels - they have low ratios (12:1 or 10:1), the thin rear locking wheel will hurt yer fingers as you tighten it down, and the build is low quality.
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I reckon the best argument for fitting locking tuners is slicker string changes rather than increased stability.
I totally agree that they are not necessary for tuning stability - it is of course quite possible to string up a conventional tuner without any slip problems - there are several ways to 'lock' a string on a non-locking capstan.
BTW I know exactly what you mean about that thin rear locking wheel on Sperzels - not 'ergonomic' at all. I always wonder how hard you need to tighten them to guarantee the strings stay locked in - I probably end up over tightening them.
Interesting comments about low Sperzel build quality - I hadn't realised they were poor in that respect...