Vintage Tuners to Phase III Tuners

[cphr3d]

Hey guys,

Im thinking about possibly buying an older SC245 with the vintage PRS tuners. Are the vintage tuners easily swapped out with the phase III tuners? I noticed that the vintage tuners and the phase III tuners both have screws on the top and bottom of the key. Is it a safe assumption that it would be a direct swap to the phase III tuners?

 

[tabl10s]

Nope. The PIII's post is too long and will have the string at the wrong angle. Why they won't offer different sizes is beyond me.

 

[cphr3d]

Really??? Damn... Is this kind of mod something the PTC could pull off if I sent it in?

 

[tiboy]

Really??? Damn... Is this kind of mod something the PTC could pull off if I sent it in?

I do not think so based on a similar inquiry I made to the PTC regarding a Ted DC245. I know there are other brand locking tuners that are drop in replacements. Unfortunately I cannot recall which brands at the moment. A bit of web searching should get you the answer.

 

[ADP]

If you're just looking for a locking tuner to fit the guitar, try the Gotoh SD-90MG. It's a locking version of the tuners that PRS fitted to the McCarty.

 

[J.LaGrassa]

If you're just looking for a locking tuner to fit the guitar, try the Gotoh SD-90MG. It's a locking version of the tuners that PRS fitted to the McCarty.

I might check those Gotoh's out for my McCarty!

 

[cphr3d]

Locking isnt really the big priority for me. Yes, its nice to have, but the tuning buttons are what I was really hoping to change. Plus, I was hoping to swap out the stock phase III buttons for the ebony buttons available in the online store. Oh well.... I havent bought anything yet, so this will help in the future. Thanks guys!!!

 

[tabl10s]

I hate the PII's. They need constant re-tightening of the button. PRS in collaboration with Gotoh and Robson have tuners that might be drop-in replacements. I know one model has been used on PS' and one is similar to the type used on the acoustics.