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WTB Prs machineheads to replace wing version

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danbandanban Frets: 340
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As above, I'm after some replacement machine heads as the winged ones are a pain to change strings on.
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  • FunkfingersFunkfingers Frets: 13312
    How worn are your wing collar 'heads? If they still work well, you can probably find a buyer.

    The trick will be finding replacement locking 'heads with the same location screw layout. 
    Be seeing you.
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  • stonevibestonevibe Frets: 6677
    Does your D & G tuner share a screw? As that will have to be factored in if you want to change them.
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  • danbandanban Frets: 340
    How worn are your wing collar 'heads? If they still work well, you can probably find a buyer.

    The trick will be finding replacement locking 'heads with the same location screw layout. 
    stonevibe said:
    Does your D & G tuner share a screw? As that will have to be factored in if you want to change them.
    Thanks for the info so far, the current ones are in great condition but not to my liking.

    The D & G string share separate screws.
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  • guitarmanglerguitarmangler Frets: 557
    Those tuners are a pain, until you get the ‘ oh, like that’ moment and then it’s easier.
     I remember trying to change my high e for the first time in a studio and being almost completely stumped! 

    This video is a good example what to do:
    https://youtu.be/kV9gCMxXDBA

    High e is still annoying to change, tho. Holding in taught while turning cuts into your hand.

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  • ChesterChester Frets: 52
    I used Schaller M6 top locks to swap the PRS tuners on an Artist III. The D/G shared screwhole is easy to overcome with a metal file to make them work. No other drilling or filing nescessary, and easy to fit yourself with basic tools

    Took a lot of weight off the headstock, and the guitar sits better on the strap for me ... first world problem, I know
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