What new tuning machines for CIJ Jaguar?

Philipp123

Hi all,

I want to put new tuning machines on my CIJ Jaguar--I have fallen in love with the locking tuners on my American Deluxe Strat and never did like the stock tuners on my Jag. I do use the whammy bar but not too forcefully--I am also aware that changing the mass on the headstock can affect tone--so I was hoping some of you might have suggestions for an acceptable (locking) replacement?

Thanks for any tips!

Mad-Mike

I'm a fan of the Planet Waves self-clipping tuners myself for locking tuner applications. Most locking tuners are going to require widening the post holes though as Jaguars use Kluson style machines with press-fit bushings stock.

I use my CIJ with the stock tuners and have no issues, but when the tuners on my CIJ Jaguar wear out I plan to just swap em' with Kluson Tone Pros as I really like those, they are non-locking though, and come in press-fit bushing and Schaller style bushing variants.