D'Addario Auto-Trim Tuning Machines - Locking Tuners for Guitars - 6 In Line Setup, Chrome
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- Condition
- New
- Color
- Chrome
- Style
- 6 In-Line
- Model
- PWAT-6R1
- Dimensions
- 4 x 2 x 6 in
- Weight
- 0.2 kg
- Material
- Stainless Steel
- In the box
- 6 tunersmounting hardware
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Features 5
- AUTOMATICALLY CUTS EXCESS STRING WHILE TUNING: Trims excess string while tuning to ensure consistent and accurate tuning.
- EASY STRING CHANGES: The locking tuners make changing strings fast and easy.
- SMOOTH AND PRECISE TUNING: The sealed gear box with lubricated gears ensures smooth and precise tuning.
- UNIVERSAL FIT: Fits most 6-in-line electric and acoustic guitars without drilling or modification.
- ATTRACTIVE FINISH: Adds a sleek and modern look to your guitar while providing reliable tuning performance.
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. 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.
Specs 25
| Brand | D'Addario |
|---|---|
| Color | Chrome |
| Body Material | Wood |
| Guitar Pickup Configuration | H |
| String Material Type | Nylon |
| Hand Orientation | Ambidextrous |
| Guitar Bridge System | Tremolo |
| Manufacturer | D'Addario &Co. Inc |
| Unit Count | 1 Count |
| Brand Name | D'Addario |
| UPC | 019954934729 |
| Set Name | 6 in line |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 29 |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Instrument | Guitar |
| Item Type Name | Guitar String Winder |
| Item Weight | 0.2 kg |
| Model Name | PWAT-6R1 |
| Model Number | PWAT-6R1 |
| Manufacturer Part Number | PWAT-6R1 |
| Body Material Type | Wood |
| Material Type | Stainless Steel |
| Operation Mode | Manual |
| Item Dimensions | 4 x 2 x 6 inches |
| Instrument Size | 10.2 x 5.1 x 15.2 cm |
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Nice tuners, good value, perfect fit for my specific application
Color: Black
Style: 6 In-Line
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.
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Reviewed in the United States on December 10, 2014 by Johnny Guitar
Restringing has never been easier
Color: Black
Style: 6 In-Line
I love my guitar, my Ibanez AZES-40 is extremely versatile. For the price, it's hands down the best HSS out there. Now there's just one gripe that both myself and many others have regarding this guitar. The tuning pegs are horrendous. It realistically takes 6 weeks for my strings to stay in tune. Not only that, but the tuning pegs are incredibly challenging to restring because the hole is on top instead of on the side. Now these tuning pegs are amazing. I'm not even kidding when I say that in 10 minutes my strings were in tune and remained that way. The auto clipping feature is a game changer. And I've never reinstalled my strings that quickly ever before. I've gone from despising restringing my guitar to barely even thinking about it. I used to use Daddario's XT's for the longer life span, now I can honestly use any string I want, regardless of lifespan due to how easy it is to restring this guitar. If you have bad tuning pegs are just want to simplify the restringing process, I highly recommend these tuning pegs. I would buy these again hands down.
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Reviewed in the United States on March 20, 2024 by John
These are really fantastic tuners. They aren't exactly what I was expecting
Color: Black
Style: 6 In-Line
These are really fantastic tuners. They aren't exactly what I was expecting. I had thought locking tuners were able to "lock in" my tuning. Like, physically preventing the tuning knobs from turning. This is not the case. All they do is lock the string itself in place inside the eyelet of the tuning peg. This allows for tuning up without wrapping the strings several times around the peg. Supposedly it results in better tuning stability as there is less slack around the peg which can shift around slightly and make you go flat. In addition to the locking mechanism, they also cut the excess string off when you are first tuning up. There is a raised section of metal that covers up the eyelet halfway around the tuner, so when the peg turns, it cuts the string. I've found that these tuners allow for re-using old strings much more easily than standard tuners. Normally, taking off a string results in a springy coil at the end of the string, and trying to straighten that out to feed it back through the guitar's body is hell. Also there is a good chance the string will break at the tuner if you do manage to put it back on since it is very difficult to get a clean wrap with the unruly coil of a used string. The locking tuners make these non-issues, since there is barely any length on the string that actually wraps around the peg (a half turn or less!). It is very manageable. I have removed and reinstalled a single set of coated Elixer strings upward of 5 times without issue. Installing new strings is very fast, too. I have had a little experience with Sperzel locking tuners since buying these, and while the Sperzel's definitely have somewhat better build quality, and the locking knobs on the back are slightly more comfortable to turn, they lack the "Auto-trim" feature, which is one of my favorite things about the Planet Waves tuners.
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Reviewed in the United States on January 27, 2015 by gg34211
Impressed
Color: Chrome
Style: 6 In-Line
After reading the negative reviews, I was very pleased to find that my set did not require the replacement pins. I've had no problems with the e/b strings and I very much enjoy the 18:1 gear ratio. Further, my set came with the offset screw like in the picture, while some others have received sets with the centered screw--for me this meant I could use a pre-existing screw hole instead of drill a new one. I researched various brands of locking tuners prior to ordering my own set of these. According to many reviews, I've heard the following most frequently mentioned, without observing such firsthand myself (unless otherwise noted): *Schaller pins can come off unexpectedly, and the gear ratio is poor for the price- 12:1 or 14:1 I believe. *Sperzel may be having quality control issues, and the gear ratio is also low for the price. *Grover is praised and has an 18:1 ratio, but there is no concave indent around the post, which may lead to string slippage. (I own a set but have not tried them out yet) *Gotoh sounds pretty reliable, but you don't get the autotrim feature. They may work faster without the separate knob for a cam pin, though from what I've seen Gotoh is usually the most expensive. *Guitar Fetish has the cheapest sets if that's what you're after. They work hold the tuning well, but there's no listed gear ratio on the website nor trimming feature. They come staggered so you don't need string trees, a nice feature which the more expensive sets seldom incorporate. (I own a set, and for $36 they really get the job done.) *D'addario's planet waves. Some people received sets from the bad batch, and some sets have a centered pin while others have the offset one, the latter consistent with most brands' screw positioning. However, if you get a good batch, you'll get three amazing features: functional locking, auto-trimming, and an 18:1 gear ratio. Some folks don't like the color scheme, though my guitar was already black and chrome so it worked. Each brand has its inherent strengths and weaknesses, and in some cases you'll pay $20+ more for a name than what features the item provides. The planet waves set seemed to me to have the greatest cost/benefit ratio despite the risk of receiving an older defective set, and I'm very satisfied with my decision. In the future, I'll be sticking with these again. If I should receive a "bad" set, I think that customer service will remedy the problem.
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Reviewed in the United States on August 2, 2010 by A. Erick
Excellent tuners, auto trim is a great feature, but beware cheap screws.
Color: Black
Style: 6 In-Line
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.
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Reviewed in the United States on March 29, 2021 by William Chaz Hedgpeth
Now on 3 of my guitars
Color: Chrome
Style: 6 In-Line
Auto-trim is simply amazing! To be able to have a no-tool experience changing strings means no cutting tools needed which keep cutting tools away from my headstock's finish. It's also nice to not have string ends poking me like barbed-wire. I don't have any tuning problems using these, but I learned early on to always tune to pitch starting below the note (aka- flat). Also, there are no windings around the post so my non-locking trem stays in tune much better.
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Reviewed in the United States on April 3, 2026 by AllTold
I recommend for anyone looking for an upgrade
Color: Black
Style: 6 In-Line
I installed these tuners on two of my guitars, both Jacksons, easy installation. One guitar is in standard with 10s and the other in drop d standard with 11s. These tuners, on both guitars are phenomenal for the price. I have had Gotoh and Grover tuners in the past and these hold up to that quality very well. When you get them tuned up, and a day or two for stretching, they almost never go out of tune (except my G string which is notorious for Jacksons on other 6 in line guitars, imo). They have faced a gig and rehearsal every week and tuning is almost never my problem, its usually sloppy playing. What I love most is the auto-trim feature. I change strings before every show. So the auto trim and locking features make string changing easier, especially with multiple string changes. Best of all, since my guitars are in tune all the time when I set them up it STAYS THAT WAY! So every gig I have smooth action and can play for hours. I have 4 more guitars to upgrade and these are definitely going on all of them. Semi-pro recommend !00%!
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Reviewed in the United States on January 24, 2017 by MC Hammen
Good tuners - Fits a Jackson JS32T with minimal modifications
Color: Black
Style: 6 In-Line
They seem to be very good / high quality. They are a bit stiff out of the box, but I guess that would help with tuning stability. They are almost drop-in replacements for the stock cheap Jackson tuners. I say almost, because on my guitar, there was a little bit of overspray on the paint / clear coat that made these new tuners a tight fit. I took a rounded file and gently filed away some of the paint on the inside of the tuner holes and got everything to sit perfectly. On my installation, I re-used the smaller factory screws since the holes were slightly misaligned, but you may have more luck than me. Overall, I'm happy with the installation and performance. The trimming mechanism seems like it might not hold up over time, but I have no way of knowing just yet. Unfortunately, if it does fail / stop trimming, these tuners become useless unless you can trim the strings perfectly flush. Due to the way it cuts the strings off, the strings must be cut perfectly flush to the tuner in order for the tuner to continue past the cutting blade, so if the blade wears out or stops being effective in cutting, it may render these useless.
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Reviewed in the United States on January 16, 2019 by Adam Besmer