SE Bernie Marsden Locking Tuners/Which Model?

[Jacobite]

I'm new to PRS and new to this forum. I've just bought an SE Bernie Marsden and have seen lots of call for replacement tuners and folks seem to like the Gotoh SD90 MG locking tuners. It looks from Gotoh's website that there are a few varieties of this tuner (short/long/extra-long) so can anyone tell be the exact model to get for drop-in replacement on the BM? I'd also be interested in the SD90 MG-T with the preferable-to-me large locking "dial"...
Thanks in advance.

 

[Jacobite]

Anyone?

 

[bodia]

The MG-Ts are the ones with the wheel on the back, correct? If so, I believe those will work. I've replaced the Kluson style vintage tuners with those in the past. I installed Phase III tuners on my Bernie, which required reaming and, IIRC, additional holes for the mounting screws.

 

[Eddie kim]

I have hipshot open tuners on my prs se. no drilling, made in USA, and good 18:1 ratio.

 

[Jacobite]

I have hipshot open tuners on my prs se. no drilling, made in USA, and good 18:1 ratio.

Thanks. Is there a particular model number for the Hipshot tuners?

 

[Eddie kim]

I have this one. https://www.guitarcenter.com/Hipsho...599684362-sku^1274034477314@ADL4GC-adType^PLA

You can get chrome, gold, one with closed back, different tuner knob, etc...

 

[gush]

John Mann sells lockers for that guitar.

 

[Eddie kim]

Forgot about John Mann. That’s a good option as well.

 

[Tim S]

I have this one. https://www.guitarcenter.com/Hipshot/6GNO-Classic-Guitar-Tuning-Machine-Set-Black-1274034477314.gc?cntry=us&source=4WWRWXGP&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIh6XYvvzi3QIVw7rACh17iQvREAQYCyABEgJjy_D_BwE&kwid=productads-adid^57619015002-device^t-plaid^146599684362-sku^1274034477314@ADL4GC-adType^PLA

You can get chrome, gold, one with closed back, different tuner knob, etc...

Hipshot’s web site says that model requires a 10mm hole.

Are the tuner holes in a Bernie 8.8mm or 10mm?

I just bought a used Bernie and a couple of the push-in bushing are rising when tuning up to pitch. I’m trying to find drop in replacement tuners with screw-in bushings.

 

[Eddie kim]

Hipshot’s web site says that model requires a 10mm hole.

Are the tuner holes in a Bernie 8.8mm or 10mm?

I just bought a used Bernie and a couple of the push-in bushing are rising when tuning up to pitch. I’m trying to find drop in replacement tuners with screw-in bushings.

Not sure on the tuner hole size for Bernie, but John Mann can convert your stock one to locking tuner.

 

[Tim S]

Not sure on the tuner hole size for Bernie, but John Mann can convert your stock one to locking tuner.

I have a set of his SE locking tuners on my Std22. They’re great.

But his SE Vintage locking tuners still use press-in bushings, and I’m looking for screw-in bushings.

 

[dogrocketp]

Go Hipshot. Can’t Miss.

 

[n24re]

I had a Bernie and still have a Zach Meyers....they both have he same SE vintage style tuners. I put in a set of Gotoh SD90MG and they fit perfect and look identical.

Here is that thread: https://forums.prsguitars.com/threads/prs-se-zm-more-fun-with-vinyl.29558/#

Steve

 

[Jacobite]

I've ordered a set of these (https://www.thomann.de/intl/gotoh_sd90mg_nickel.htm) and hope that they'll drop right in.
Thanks for the info.

 

[bodia]

I've ordered a set of these (https://www.thomann.de/intl/gotoh_sd90mg_nickel.htm) and hope that they'll drop right in.
Thanks for the info.

You should be fine. I put a set of these on my SC Ted, which had the same vintage style Klusons as the Bernie. I left the old collars in.

 

[Jacobite]

You should be fine. I put a set of these on my SC Ted, which had the same vintage style Klusons as the Bernie. I left the old collars in.

The Gotoh tuners have arrived. Did you use the original screws to install them?

 

[bodia]

The Gotoh tuners have arrived. Did you use the original screws to install them?

Hmm, that I don't recall. I know I left the old collars in because I couldn't get them out!

 

[Jacobite]

The tuners (Gotoh SG90 MG) arrived and were a simple, drop-in replacement for the OEM tuners on the Bernie Marsden. I didn't have to replace the collars.
Thanks to all for the information.

 

[Mark burgess]

We’re the ones you bought for 8.8 vintage holes or 10mm
Thanks
Mark