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What is the headstock orientation?
6 in line tuning machines have been made popular by their common use
on Fender Stratocaster, Telecaster, or similar headstock designs. In line
tuning machines often work in conjunction with string trees to maintain
proper string tension and down-force on the nut for the treble side of the
neck (high E, B, and G strings). 6 in line tuning machines are referred to
as “bass side” when dealing with a right handed instrument, unless the
headstock is “reversed”.
3 per side tuning machines are commonly used on electric and acoustic
guitars. Bass side tuning machines (when referring to a right-handed
instrument) are used for the low E, A, and D strings. Treble side tuning
machines are used for the high G, B, and E strings.
6 In Line
3 Per Side
What is the difference between collared and
non-collared housings?
Collared
Non-Collared
Common to most diecast tuning machines, the collar is molded to housing that
surrounds string post. The collared design is usually threaded to accept a screw-in
bushing. The non-collared design is for a smaller peg hole with a push-in bushing,
allowing for installation without modification to the size of the 11/32” peg hole.
What is the difference between locking and
non-locking machines?
Non-Locking
Locking
Locking tuning machines employ a mechanism built into the design
of the tuning machine to lock the guitar’s strings in place without
the traditional requirement of multiple string windings. This allows
for quicker string changes as well as increased tuning stability
with both fixed and tremolo style bridge systems. Non-locking
tuning machines use a traditional or Safe-Ti string post. Having
no assistance from a locking mechanism, these posts require an
accumulation of guitar string windings to properly secure the
string and ensure tuning stability.