--- product_id: 48881510 title: "Fender Locking Tuners Stratocaster/Telecaster Staggered Chrome 18:1" brand: "fender" price: "€ 159.14" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 category: "Fender" url: https://www.desertcart.gr/products/48881510-fender-locking-tuners-stratocaster-telecaster-staggered-chrome-18-1 store_origin: GR region: Greece --- # polished chrome finish locking mechanism for zero slip 18:1 precision gear ratio Fender Locking Tuners Stratocaster/Telecaster Staggered Chrome 18:1 **Brand:** fender **Price:** € 159.14 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🔒 Lock in your sound, unlock your potential. ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Fender Locking Tuners Stratocaster/Telecaster Staggered Chrome 18:1 by fender - **How much does it cost?** € 159.14 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.gr](https://www.desertcart.gr/products/48881510-fender-locking-tuners-stratocaster-telecaster-staggered-chrome-18-1) ## Best For - fender enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted fender brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Drop-In Upgrade:** Seamlessly replaces existing tuners with no drilling or modifications needed. - • **Staggered Post Design:** Optimizes string tension and break angle for superior tuning reliability. - • **Precision 18:1 Gear Ratio:** Fine-tune your guitar with surgical accuracy and minimal effort. - • **Effortless Tuning Stability:** Locking tuners eliminate string slippage for rock-solid pitch retention. - • **Iconic Fender Quality & Warranty:** Trusted by pros, backed by Fender’s 2-year limited warranty. ## Overview The Fender Locking Tuners for Stratocaster and Telecaster are a premium set of six staggered, locking tuning machines featuring an 18:1 gear ratio and polished chrome finish. Designed as a direct drop-in upgrade, they provide effortless string changes, exceptional tuning stability, and enhanced string tension control. Originally used on Fender’s American Deluxe and Elite Series, these tuners combine professional-grade performance with Fender’s trusted craftsmanship and a 2-year warranty, making them the ultimate upgrade for modern Fender electric guitars. ## Description From the manufacturer Fender Locking Tuners Stratocaster / Telecaster Tuning Machine Set Locking Stratocaster/Telecaster Tuning Machine Set Features Set of six tuning machines (3 long post and 3 short post) Gear ratio 18:1 Dual guide pin mounting Bushings and washers included Used on American Deluxe and American Elite Series guitars Replace, Repair and Restore - Genuine Fender Parts Set of six locking tuners designed to fit most modern-style Fender electric guitars with dual-pin mounting configuration. Tall post tuners are used for the wound strings and shorter post tuners are used for the plain strings. Staggered tuners increase the break angle over the nut and improve tuning stability. Review: The Glorious Chrome Wizardry That Ended My String-Winding Misery. - Changing guitar strings on standard tuning pegs is a deeply miserable, primitive ritual that fundamentally belongs in the Dark Ages. You are forced to thread a razor-sharp piece of steel wire through a microscopic hole, leave precisely enough slack, and then furiously twist a tiny metal knob until your forearm catches fire and threatens to physically detach from your shoulder. During this ordeal, you must also execute something called a luthier's knot, an arcane bit of witchcraft that requires the manual dexterity of a Swiss watchmaker and a PhD in maritime rigging. So, when I decided to overhaul my trusty old Fender Blacktop Stratocaster, I knew the traditional pegs had to immediately go in the bin. My American Deluxe Stratocaster came out of the factory sporting locking tuners, and I absolutely adore them, so outfitting the Blacktop with this exact technology was a mandatory operation. ​I fully anticipated these aftermarket replacements to be somewhat inferior. I assumed that, much like the PRS SE locking tuners compared to their vastly superior, proper American counterparts, these would be a slightly compromised, budget-friendly imitation. I was completely and utterly wrong. They are spectacularly brilliant, and they perform exactly as well as the original equipment on my flagship American model. ​Installing them is astonishingly straightforward. As a true drop-in upgrade, they slot straight into the existing holes on the headstock with absolute, millimetre-perfect precision. There is no drilling, no frantic woodworking, and no screaming in terror as you irreversibly mutilate your beloved instrument. You simply push them in, tighten the bolts on the front, and the job is entirely finished. ​Once they are bolted down, the aesthetic transformation is genuinely hilarious. The polished chrome catches the studio lighting beautifully, making my heavily played, workhorse Blacktop look like a battered agricultural tractor that has suddenly been fitted with the solid silver door handles from a Rolls-Royce Phantom. But the true majesty of these 18:1 staggered tuning machines is revealed the moment you actually restring the guitar. You simply pull the string taut through the eyelet, tighten the locking mechanism on the back with your thumb, and turn the peg a fraction of a rotation until it reaches pitch. That is it. No slipping, no stretching, no agony. It is as effortlessly simple as completely ruining a crisp white shirt while eating a massive bowl of spaghetti. ​The tuning stability is nothing short of miraculous. You can enthusiastically abuse the whammy bar, bend the strings until they are threatening to snap, and viciously attack the fretboard with a heavy plectrum, and the guitar simply refuses to drop out of tune. At around £69, this is not just a shiny accessory; it is unequivocally the single most effective, stress-destroying upgrade you can possibly bolt onto a Stratocaster. Stop wasting your life endlessly winding bits of metal, buy a set of these immediately, and step into the glorious, frustration-free future. Review: Great Upgrade! - A great upgrade to my Mexican fender, swapped them out as easy as pie, they hold tune, and look great. Super quick for an on the fly change if gigging or at home. Usual original Fender quality. A no brainier for upgrading your cheaper Fender to that American spec standard! ## Features - The set of 6 Fender locking tuning machines for Stratocaster and Telecaster electric guitars is a genuine Fender replacement set; Crafted with attention to detail, these locking tuners ensure precise tuning stability for your electric guitar - Designed for modern-style Fender electric guitars, this set of six locking tuners ensures reliable tuning performance; Featuring tall post tuners for wound strings and shorter post tuners for plain strings, they offer optimal string tension and stability - Made from high-quality chrome, these locking tuners are durable and primed for regular use; The included bushings, washers, and dual guide pin mounting system ensure easy installation and secure fitting on your guitar - The staggered tuner design enhances tuning stability and reduces string slippage; Originally used on Fender American Deluxe and Elite Series guitars, these locking tuners are trusted by professional musicians for exceptional performance - These Fender locking tuners ensure reliable performance and precise tuning, backed by the brand's legacy of excellence and Fender's 2-year limited warranty ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B000L6GD04 | | Best Sellers Rank | 7,119 in Musical Instruments & DJ ( See Top 100 in Musical Instruments & DJ ) 267 in Electric Guitar Parts | | Brand | Fender | | Brand Name | Fender | | Colour | Polished Chrome | | Customer Reviews | 4.8 out of 5 stars 5,129 Reviews | | EU Spare Part Availability Duration | 2 Years | | Includes Remote | No | | Item Dimensions L x W x H | 25.4L x 11.4W x 4.3H centimetres | | Item Highlight | Drop-in upgrade, staggered locking tuners, 18:1 gear ratio, polished chrome, stays in tune, electric guitar tuning machines | | Item Type Name | Fender Locking Stratocaster / Telecaster Tuning Machines Set | | Item Weight | 0.56 Pounds | | Manufacturer | Fender | | Manufacturer Part Number | 0990818100 | | Model Number | 990818100 | | Number of Items | 1 | | Number of Packs | 1 | | Product Warranty | 2 year manufacturer. | | Product dimensions | 25.4L x 11.4W x 4.3H centimetres | | Remote control included? | No | | UPC | 717669511357 | | Unit Count | 1 count | ## Product Details - **Brand:** Fender - **Colour:** Polished Chrome - **EU Spare Part Availability Duration:** 2 Years - **Product dimensions:** 25.4L x 11.4W x 4.3H centimetres - **Remote control included?:** No ## Images ![Fender Locking Tuners Stratocaster/Telecaster Staggered Chrome 18:1 - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61GivJVzw5L.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Pattern, Color, Style** options. ## Questions & Answers **Q: I am looking for locking tuners for a Telecaster and amazon gave me this listing for this product. Could you tell me if these would work on a it?** A: Standard fender locking MIM tuners are fine people just don’t know how to use them. They are locking so you need to slack the string and tune up. As soon as you tune down it un locks. Think of a ratchet strap..... And the nut needs some graphite like pencil lead. Messy but works. **Q: will these on a right handed 2014 MIM standard** A: I put these on a right handed 2006 MIM standard Strat and the peg holes aligned perfectly ... They popped right in. **Q: Will these fit a 2014 MIM Strat without modification?** A: IF your MIM Strat has the similar looking Fender tuners (made by Ping), then they are a direct replacement. If your Strat has the Fender "Vintage" style tuners, then they will not without a few mods. To tell for certain, just remove one of your existing tuners and look for two alignment pins on the back of the tuner which fit into two small holes drilled into in the rear of the head stock, under the tuners. If you have those alignment pins, you're golden. **Q: Are these compensated/staggered height tuners?** A: Yes. There are two heights of tuners. Three long and three short. Just FYI, there is no order other than that. I bought more of these and checked exclusively to see if there was staggering within the groups of three and there WAS NOT. These are a fantastic upgrade from regular sealed tuners. String changing is a no-brainer and their hefty build helps them keep tuning dead-on. Hope this helps! Will ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The Glorious Chrome Wizardry That Ended My String-Winding Misery. *by A***R on 5 August 2026* Changing guitar strings on standard tuning pegs is a deeply miserable, primitive ritual that fundamentally belongs in the Dark Ages. You are forced to thread a razor-sharp piece of steel wire through a microscopic hole, leave precisely enough slack, and then furiously twist a tiny metal knob until your forearm catches fire and threatens to physically detach from your shoulder. During this ordeal, you must also execute something called a luthier's knot, an arcane bit of witchcraft that requires the manual dexterity of a Swiss watchmaker and a PhD in maritime rigging. So, when I decided to overhaul my trusty old Fender Blacktop Stratocaster, I knew the traditional pegs had to immediately go in the bin. My American Deluxe Stratocaster came out of the factory sporting locking tuners, and I absolutely adore them, so outfitting the Blacktop with this exact technology was a mandatory operation. ​I fully anticipated these aftermarket replacements to be somewhat inferior. I assumed that, much like the PRS SE locking tuners compared to their vastly superior, proper American counterparts, these would be a slightly compromised, budget-friendly imitation. I was completely and utterly wrong. They are spectacularly brilliant, and they perform exactly as well as the original equipment on my flagship American model. ​Installing them is astonishingly straightforward. As a true drop-in upgrade, they slot straight into the existing holes on the headstock with absolute, millimetre-perfect precision. There is no drilling, no frantic woodworking, and no screaming in terror as you irreversibly mutilate your beloved instrument. You simply push them in, tighten the bolts on the front, and the job is entirely finished. ​Once they are bolted down, the aesthetic transformation is genuinely hilarious. The polished chrome catches the studio lighting beautifully, making my heavily played, workhorse Blacktop look like a battered agricultural tractor that has suddenly been fitted with the solid silver door handles from a Rolls-Royce Phantom. But the true majesty of these 18:1 staggered tuning machines is revealed the moment you actually restring the guitar. You simply pull the string taut through the eyelet, tighten the locking mechanism on the back with your thumb, and turn the peg a fraction of a rotation until it reaches pitch. That is it. No slipping, no stretching, no agony. It is as effortlessly simple as completely ruining a crisp white shirt while eating a massive bowl of spaghetti. ​The tuning stability is nothing short of miraculous. You can enthusiastically abuse the whammy bar, bend the strings until they are threatening to snap, and viciously attack the fretboard with a heavy plectrum, and the guitar simply refuses to drop out of tune. At around £69, this is not just a shiny accessory; it is unequivocally the single most effective, stress-destroying upgrade you can possibly bolt onto a Stratocaster. Stop wasting your life endlessly winding bits of metal, buy a set of these immediately, and step into the glorious, frustration-free future. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great Upgrade! *by C***N on 10 October 2025* A great upgrade to my Mexican fender, swapped them out as easy as pie, they hold tune, and look great. Super quick for an on the fly change if gigging or at home. Usual original Fender quality. A no brainier for upgrading your cheaper Fender to that American spec standard! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Drop In Replacement for MIM Fenders *by M***W on 23 February 2026* Fantastic product - direct drop on replacement for the existing turners on my mexican 60th anniversary telecaster. Only tool needed to fit them is a 10mm socket. Tuning is massively improved - the gearing is much tighter, no slop and great tuning stability - great upgrade for a reasonable price too. ## Frequently Bought Together - Fender Locking Tuners Stratocaster Guitar Tuners, Polished Chrome, for Right-Handed Guitar, 1.7x10x4.5 Inches, Set of 6 - Fender F Neckplate Chrome - Fender Electric Guitar Part Stratocaster Jack Ferrule - Chrome --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.gr/products/48881510-fender-locking-tuners-stratocaster-telecaster-staggered-chrome-18-1](https://www.desertcart.gr/products/48881510-fender-locking-tuners-stratocaster-telecaster-staggered-chrome-18-1) --- *Product available on Desertcart Greece* *Store origin: GR* *Last updated: 2026-10-03*