NF-53 Locking tuner recommendations ?

[shiner51]

I have installed Hipshot locking tuners on all of my Tele style guitars and have become spoiled by the ease in changing strings with them. I use the ones with the universal mounting plate(UMP) so there is no drilling or or other modifications and it also covers up any drill holes. Does anybody know if they will fit my NF-53? They come in vintage size holes and 10mm holes. They make 6 inline and 3 per side models, I would need there 3 per side. I would also consider any other brand that didn't involve drilling new holes. It appears that any PRS tuners that might fit my NF-53 are sold out. Thanks!

Well I just noticed that the tuners are staggered in such a way that the UMP will not work so its going to have to be a tuner with the same drill hole pattern as the originals because I don't want to drill the headstock any where

 

[dmatthews]

Have you contacted John Mann?

 

[Bowtiefanatc]

Agreed, John Mann locking vintage tuners. Or if you can be without them for a little, he might still offer the conversion of non-locking to locking

 

[loocnmad]

John Mann will be the quickest way to get you settled. I personally like the top locking Gotoh SD510 series. You get the vintage look and locks without any obtrusive thumb screws on the front or back.

 

[shiner51]

Agreed, John Mann locking vintage tuners. Or if you can be without them for a little, he might still offer the conversion of non-locking to locking

Ok Thanks!

 

[shiner51]

Have you contacted John Mann?

No But I will check

 

[shiner51]

John Mann will be the quickest way to get you settled. I personally like the top locking Gotoh SD510 series. You get the vintage look and locks without any obtrusive thumb screws on the front or back.

I don't mint the thumb screws on the back as long as I don't have to do and drilling of any kind.

 

[Steve_382]

I was thinking about getting an NF53, but would prefer to have locking tuners also. The PRS Accessory Store shows that they have some that might work.

Vintage (Locking) Style Tuning Machines – PRS Guitars West Street East Accessory Store

PRS Vintage locking style tuner with a nickel finish. Grommet and 2 screws included. Direct replacement for Core and S2 Series McCarty 594 models.

us.prsaccessories.com

 

[shiner51]

I checked with John Mann, they have what I need and I can also send mine in to them to convert to locking tuners for $75.00. So when the time comes , I will be dealing with them.

 

[John Mann]

Agreed, John Mann locking vintage tuners. Or if you can be without them for a little, he might still offer the conversion of non-locking to locking

Correct !

 

[John Mann]

I don't mint the thumb screws on the back as long as I don't have to do and drilling of any kind.

Those add way too much unnecessary headstock weight.

 

[Bowtiefanatc]

Correct !

Knew “The Mann” would come in to set the record straight