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Hi Guys,

I have another project in the works. Bought this Warmoth 'VIP' body on a whim and got a warmoth neck to match. Since the body is routed for a floyd i have to get one (GotohGE1996T) and figured i'd get locking tuners for the neck. Any suggestions on a decent set of locking tuners that won't break the bank?

Also- i remember last year there was a thread (maybe old forum?) about a set of Alnico V pickups on Amazon for about $20 that got great reviews. Anyone remember those? Or any other suggestions for cheap higher output pickups? Trying not to spend a TON of money on this project.

I have sets of Hipshot, Gotoh, Planet Waves, and Guyker locking tuners, along with some unbranded that came on my Harley Benton Fusion guitars. The Guykers cost me the least, and they're good, but I like the Gotohs the best. Hipshots are great, but cost a little bit more.

As for pickups, I don't remember any $20 pickups, but I used the below pickups in my Firefly LP and like them.

https://www.amzn.com/gp/product/B01NBOF ... UTF8&psc=1

The cheapest locking tuners I've liked are the Cepheus Rondo carries. I don't know what the shipping costs are but I was considering buying a set for the ALD I just got.

Brian

Thanks for the pickup recommendations. If you're looking to part with any of those tuners (I.e. if they are laying around not being used) please let me know.

have a look at the Musiclily Pro series on Amazon or direct at their website.
I have 3 sets of their tuners and they are very good for a budget line.
I dont know what they have in locking though.

they have a lower end series that may be ok but I have not tried them.

Guitarmadness on ebay has some good PAF types, or I would recommend the Giovanni / Artec GV series.

Thanks guys. I think the FLEOR pickups are what i originally had in mind. Looks like less than $40 for a set.

May be more than you want to spend but I use Grover 406 Mini Locking Tuners in fact I just bought a set for my PRS SE Standard 24. They are 18:1 and work great I have them in my SX Strat and Tele, Agile PS900, PRS SE Singlecut and you can find them from $50 to $55 on Reverb or $58.99 on all the big internet stores. I'm exploring pups right now myself. I've always used SD pups for upgrades but would like to find something good for less and I just bought a set from a member here that another member wound to try in my Wolf 335 style guitar so if you find something good let me know and I'll be watching this thread as well good luck.

chimi42 wrote: ↑Sun Jan 10, 2021 9:48 am Brian

Thanks for the pickup recommendations. If you're looking to part with any of those tuners (I.e. if they are laying around not being used) please let me know.

Sorry, they're all in use.

I don't see locking tuners being any use when having a Floyd w/ locking nut? Buehller?

mozz wrote: ↑Sun Jan 10, 2021 12:51 pm I don't see locking tuners being any use when having a Floyd w/ locking nut? Buehller?

Doesn't look like that neck he got has a locking nut.
While its possible to convert, it's a lot easier to just use locking tuners.
Tuning stability won't be exactly the same, but I've never been a fan of the locking nut anyway.

I don't actually think that will work if it's anything other than very light trem work. You would wear down the nut. Have to do some searching on if this is viable. It's not hard to install a locking nut, you have to measure and pick the correct one.

Guitarfetish has these: https://www.guitarfetish.com/Sperzel-St ... _1173.html

I have them on most of my guitars that have locking tuners. They also come in silver and gold.

I don't know what your limit is for not breaking the bank, but my fav lockers are planet waves auto trims at around $60.

i just got 2 sets of these at GFS for 29$/set.
https://www.guitarfetish.com/Full-Size- ... _4400.html

they should have same screw holes as callisto and Al, and 20:1 ratio...so they say.

I put a set of the Wilkinson EZ Lok on my AL2K and they've worked great. They're probably 4 years old at this point. I think I spent $30-35 on them

aullucci wrote: ↑Tue Jan 12, 2021 10:32 am I put a set of the Wilkinson EZ Lok on my AL2K and they've worked great. They're probably 4 years old at this point. I think I spent $30-35 on them

I have j used EZLoks too. They work well, but changing strings requires tools. Which is why I like Planet Waves auto-trims so much, no tools to install OR remove strings!