Replacement tuners. Need advice!

[jutter]

I'm in love with my CE24 but not with the winged tuners. I want to replace them for this:

Do they fit perfectly? I don't want to drill in the headstock. Or do I need other tuners? Please, give me some advice!
BTW, This is the PRS we're talking about, made in 2002.

 

[themike]

I believe PTC developed a way to retrofit Phase II tuner shafts onto the housing of the Winged Tuner - I would shoot them an email and check it out.

 

[gush]

I put ph 2s on both my CEs. I said WTH and drilled holes. Mine are not significant in any way and most likely never sell them. If they were special in some way I may think twice before drilling

They were perfect fit.

 

[ADP]

Aren't Phase IIs a direct replacement for the OP's tuners without any need for drilling?

 

[gush]

He will have to drill holes for mounting screws on back of headstock. That's all.

 

[jutter]

He will have to drill holes for mounting screws on back of headstock. That's all.

You mean if I replace it for the Phase II ?

 

[gush]

Yes that's correct. I didn't like the hassleof messing with the wings nor did I like the gear ratio of the wing tuners. The ph 2s make string changes quick.

 

[wardog]

the wing conversion option that was mentioned is on PTC link. It is not cheap!!!!

 

[themike]

He will have to drill holes for mounting screws on back of headstock. That's all.

Yup - holes will be needed. Luckily its a CE and he can use a wood filled and light sanding to leave barely noticeable footprints if he choses.

 

[garrett]

Aren't Phase IIs a direct replacement for the OP's tuners without any need for drilling?

Phase II tuners should be a direct swap on a 2002. The later winged tuners have the same screw tab as the Phase II. They're not like the older style wings with the shared D/G screw (which would require new screw holes).

 

[ADP]

That's what I was thinking. There were a few different incarnations of winged tuners but the ones in jutter's picture are clearly the same mounting pattern as phase IIs.

 

[jutter]

I did make a mistake. My PRS is made in 2001. Does the PhaseII also fit on the 2001 models?

 

[ADP]

Yes, it's the same. I was going by the picture you posted anyway and not the year.