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Planet Waves Auto-Trim Tuning Machines, 6 In-Line setup, Chrome

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Color: Chrome


Features

  • The Planet Waves 6-in-line Auto Trim Tuning Machines are precision tuners that automatically cut the excess string while changing strings, eliminating the need string clippers making string changes easy and fast. The 18:1 ratio worm gear constructions ensures greater precision than standard tuners and ensure tuning stability even during the hardest playing. Includes 6 tuners and mounting hardware. Chrome finish. 6 in-line setup for instruments that have all 6 tuning machines on the same side of the headstock. Ordinarily, restringing is a tedious chore, requiring extra tools such as string cutters in order to get the job done. Planet Waves Auto-Trim tuners eliminate this need by automatically trimming the excess string from the tuning post as you increase the tension on the string. The Auto-Trim's rugged, die-cast housing and precision machined 18:1 bevel and worm gears assure in-tune performance after even the most aggressive playing or tremolo use. The tuners include a string clamp that securely hold the string in place, eliminating the need for multiple wraps around the tuning post. Simply insert the string, tighten the clamp, tune it up to the proper tension and allow the auto-trim feature to remove the excess string. Changing strings has never been easier. A Ned Steinberger Design.Planet Waves, part of the D'Addario family of brands, is known for innovative, problem-solving, quality musical accessories. Planet Waves offers a complete line of award-winning accessories including cables, picks, tuners, capos, straps, humidifiers, maintenance tools and more.
  • 6 High quality precision tuners that automatically cut excess string while the guitar is tuned; 6 In-Line format
  • Individual string clamps securely hold the string in the tuning machine, avoiding the need for multiple wraps around the post
  • Excellent for tremolo use and other demanding applications
  • Precise 18:1 gearing ratio for smooth, exact tuning with minimal string slippage
  • Limited lifetime guarantee

Description

Features:- Patented Ned Steinberger design cuts excess string while guitar is tuned, eliminating need for extra string-cutting tools. - Individual string clamps securely hold string in tuner - no need for multiple wraps around the tuning post. - Excellent for aggressive tremolo use. - Precision 18:1 gear ratio provides smooth, exact tuning, while virtually eliminating backlash and slippage. - Limited lifetime guarantee. Available in Chrome, Black and gold finishes From the Manufacturer The Planet Waves 6-in- line Auto Trim Tuning Machines are precision tuners that automatically cut the excess string while changing strings, eliminating the need string clippers making string changes easy and fast. The 18:1 ratio worm gear constructions ensures greater precision than standard tuners and ensure tuning stability even during the hardest playing. Includes 6 tuners and mounting hardware. Chrome finish. 6 in-line setup for instruments that have all 6 tuning machines on the same side of the headstock.Ordinarily, restringing is a tedious chore, requiring extra tools such as string cutters in order to get the job done. Planet Waves Auto-Trim tuners eliminate this need by automatically trimming the excess string from the tuning post as you increase the tension on the string. The Auto-Trim's rugged, die-cast housing and precision machined 18:1 bevel and worm gears assure in-tune performance after even the most aggressive playing or tremolo use. The tuners include a string clamp that securely hold the string in place, eliminating the need for multiple wraps around the tuning post. Simply insert the string, tighten the clamp, tune it up to the proper tension and allow the auto-trim feature to remove the excess string. Changing strings has never been easier. A Ned Steinberger Design.Planet Waves, part of the D'Addario family of brands, is known for innovative, problem-solving, quality musical accessories. Planet Waves offers a complete line of award- winning accessories including cables, picks, tuners, capos, straps, humidifiers, maintenance tools and more.


Item Weight: 7.1 ounces


Product Dimensions: 4 x 2 x 6 inches


Domestic Shipping: Item can be shipped within U.S.


Country of Origin: Taiwan


Item model number: PWAT-6R1


Is Discontinued By Manufacturer: No


Date First Available: May 18, 2006


Color Name: Chrome


Compatible Devices: Guitar


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    • Nice tuners, good value, perfect fit for my specific application
Color: Black
SUMMARY Nice tuners, and a reasonable price. If they fit your guitar, I think you'll like them. Same locking mechanism as most locking tuners, with a thumbscrew on the back. I like the auto-trim feature a lot. When you tune the guitar, it just cuts those strings right off. Nice. Seem to have a nice snug feel and a decent tuning ratio. Not a good choice to replace modern Fender/Schallers because they don't cover the alignment pin holes. Fits well in 25/64" peg holes. (You can measure with drill bits if you aren't sure what your headstock has.) I wish they made these with a housing that would cover the alignment holes of most other tuners (Fender 2 pin and Sperzel 1 pin look like they would leave holes these can't cover.) PROs - Reasonable price for locking tuners - Nice fit/feel - Very secure once installed (properly) - Black everywhere (unlike sperzel's black lockers which have a silver center peg.) - Fits in 25/64" hole, typical of many guitars. - They appear to be available in multiple finishes. I bought black. - Small silver "dot" on center peg aids visibility/string insertion in darker environments. (like a club) CONs - Will not cover the 2 alignment pin holes on Stratocasters/Telecasters that use modern fender/schaller tuners. (as shown in photos on product page) - Center peg is flat black, while the tuner handles and back casing are more of a shiny black. - Washers and nuts seem thin/flimsy. I was concerned the nuts might strip really easily, but they went on ok using a socket. - You will probably need to drill the holes for the alignment screws. DETAILS, INSTALLATION HELP, OBSERVATIONS I bought these to put on a Fender Custom Telecaster FMT HH that had black tuners, and they worked out great. I was really annoyed that the tuners on that guitar had the 2 alignment pins about 1 pin width closer to the center peg than a normal fender/schaller tuner. But because of that, these Planet waves tuners were able to just cover the two holes. I wouldn't buy these for an American for Mexican strat or tele because as shown in the photos - they do not cover the alignment pin holes -- so they leave an unprofessional looking installation. But for this particular guitar, they worked great. I really like the auto-trim feature. The locking knob could be slightly larger in diameter as it is the same as the tuner housing so is slightly harder to grip than it would be if it were a little bit larger, but it works ok. I prefer the shape of a fender/schaller tuning knob, so I may try taking the tuning knobs off the old tuners and putting on these, but I'm not sure if that will work or not. Overall, these have a nice feel to them when installed. The basic mechanism is the same as any locking tuner, and they have a little silver pin on the center shaft that helps to show you where the string hole is. (Nice because with the black tuners, in a low light environment like a bar or club, when you have a broken string, the black is hard to see, but that little silver button/dot helps a lot. The nuts and washers on the front seem a little cheapish/flimsy, but they worked ok. These fit without issue in the 25/64" tuner holes in my head stock, no modification there. Before you drill, install all 6 tuners into the headstock holes, tighten them snug but not so firm that you can't rotate them with a little resistance. Then put a ruler across the back, align all 6 so they are straight, slightly tighten the nuts until you have them all aligned perfectly. Now drill the alignment screw holes using a 1/16" or smaller drill bit. Be careful to drill no deeper than the length of the screw. If in doubt, drill slightly less deep.I used the tiniest drill bit I have (1/16") to drill pilot holes for the anti-rotation screws...worked well. You can mark the drill bit with a black marker for the depth by holding it up to the screw to determine how deep it should go into the hole. Then drill slowly to get just the right depth for the screw. (Drill with the tuners in place.) UPDATE 7/24/15 - I've had these installed for 6 months or more now on one of my guitars. I think they are really great. In fact I have upgraded my star rating from 4 to 5 stars after using these for a while. I've also expanded my own exposure to a variety of other locking tuners from Grover, Schaller and Fender and I have to say these would be my favorites if only the center post finishes matched the rest of the tuner, and if the mounting could conceal the holes of other original tuners better. Functionally, I love these. Cosmetically, they leave minor issues for me. I see they are now offered in some other finishes like Gold, Chrome and that's good except they all have the same black center post? I'm not crazy about that. I also see both 3x3 and 6 inline offerings which is good. Would love to see them offer additional button options like keystone shaped, grover kidney bean shaped, etc. Another clever option would be to offer some thin mounting adapter plates that would allow the tuner to cover the mounting holes of other popular tuners like the Fender/Schaller tuners. Planet Waves team - feel free to take those ideas and grow your tuner business! I would have put them on 5 more guitars by now if they hadn't lacked the ability to give a clean looking installation. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on December 10, 2014 by Johnny Guitar
    • Solid tuners
Color: Black
Easy install and extremely stable. Be sure to give a little more slack to strings 5&6 when winding or they’ll pull out with tension at standard tuning.
Reviewed in the United States on January 15, 2023 by Gamer in SA
    • Does what its meant to do... Kind of.
Color: Black
I got these for my ibanez Gio. Unlike some other reviewers I had no need to widen the peg holes. However I did not realize I needed left handed tuning machines so I had to drill holes to accommodate the screws. In use the locking tuners do what they're supposed to except Auto trimming the strings can be hit and miss. Out of six strings three Auto trimmed including the D string the G string and the B string. None of the rest would do it. Tightening them to the point where they do trim the strings can be very nerve-wracking because I had to tune three or four notes above standard tuning for the machine to engage the feature. Tuning in any further makes it feel like the string is about to break which subsequently is right about when the auto trim feature engages. I think I'll just trim the strings and if it trims the exess that's fine. The build quality is good however, when spun too far the locking piece falls out. In the past I've bought fender locking tuners which don't do that and I much rather preferred. Overall these are decent tuners they stay in tune when playing and that's what I bought them for. I think next time I'll go with the fender locking tuners. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on August 1, 2022 by Gregory C.
    • Pretty good tuners
Color: Black
These were a drop-in replacement on my Firefly Explorer. Make sure the locking screw is fully tightened or they won't clip properly. Would buy again!
Reviewed in the United States on November 26, 2022 by M4DR1U5
    • Excellent tuners, auto trim is a great feature, but beware cheap screws.
Color: Black
Review Image by William Chaz Hedgpeth William Chaz Hedgpeth
The tuners are great. They were a direct fit to my 30ish year old epiphone strat. They hold tuning really well and I actually like the auto trim feature. It makes string changes much faster and cuts down on the tools one needs to make string changes. I do have to make one complaint. The screws that come with the kit are very cheap and I had half of them fail on me. Two snapped in half (and are currently stuck in my headstock) and one head stripped out and only drove half way in. Fortunately for me I bought a guitar second hand and upgraded it so I was more concerned with the tuners working well than it looking pretty or being absolutely perfect. In my case this isn’t a big deal as they work perfectly even though things didn’t work out 100%. I can see how someone upgrading their favorite guitar would be upset by this so my advice is know that the screws aren’t very good quality and if you are using a drill to drive in the new screws, you need to use a very VERY low torque setting. Mine seemed to work ok on a 3 but when I went up to 8 I very single one had some sort of failure. The screw quality is the only reason I didn’t leave five stares. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on March 29, 2021 by William Chaz Hedgpeth William Chaz Hedgpeth
    • Simple
Color: Black
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