My problem with PRS tuners is they appear to be over sensitive. No matter what type tuning device that I use the tuners appear to over correct. I believe its related to the gear ratio. Are there replacement tuners that are less sensitive. Its an S2 custom with 3 way toggle and push/pull tone knob.
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dogrocketp
I drank the PRS kool aid, and it was tasty!
I’ve never heard that complaint in my life. I don’t understand why you don’t want to play as in tune as possible. That’s what got me to PRS in the first place. A set of SE tuners might make you happy.
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Going by what you mentioned, it sounds like the tuners ratio is too fast for your liking. The thing is finding a set of tuners that have the same "footprint" on the rear of the headstock as your stock tuners (meaning the location of the small screw that holds the tuner from rotating), unless, of course, you don't mind drilling another hole, and possibly having the existing hole showing?
That being said, the Gotoh 510 is an excellent tuner, and is available in both 18:1 and 21:1 ratio, which will give you greater control over how fast the strings come up to pitch, or go down in pitch if a string goes sharp. I use them almost exclusively, and love 'em.
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The old phase 1 tuners had a fairly low ratio and would cause what OP described. The phase 2s were better though. What is the ratio of the latest tuners?
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Never had this problem; no matter how coarse the gear ratio.
14:1 right? Not bad...not good. My minimum standard is 16:1....
My # 1 rule for tuning...
Always tune 'up'.
Try de-tuning all your strings from pitch...now you're ready to start tuning.
14:1 right? Not bad...not good. My minimum standard is 16:1....
My # 1 rule for tuning...
Always tune 'up'.
Try de-tuning all your strings from pitch...now you're ready to start tuning.
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I agree that PRS tuners don’t have to turn much to change the tuning. I just use the lightest touch to get the last couple hertz.
My classical is the other extreme - probably 4-5 times as much turn for the same change in pitch.
My classical is the other extreme - probably 4-5 times as much turn for the same change in pitch.
Same here.
As an aside, an old session trick is to detune the string by about a half step, and then slowly bring it up to pitch. It'll find pitch quickly and stay there longer.
Bigger tuner buttons may help you. The fine motor control required for the last few cents of tuning isn’t going to be markedly different with different ratio tuners. A little more surface area, on the other hand, may make it easier for you to apply the proper pressure.
I agree with you 100% that's what it feels like to me. Very little turn for a lot of movement is what it feels like.
dogrocketp
I drank the PRS kool aid, and it was tasty!
My next question would be how old are the strings, and are they a “non-standard” gauge. Also are you hearing any creaking? That would be the nut, not the tuners.
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Have you owned any with the phase 1 winged tuners?
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No, they don't look so good.
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This scenario is only about tuner gear ratio. So you've never owned any PRSi with the phase one tuners?
Thanks. I tried the Mann site. It appears he has passed.
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I don't think so , just sold his PRS retail shop
I think I am still alive and kickin'
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Legends never die.I think I am still alive and kickin'
