Should swap straight into the existing tuner holes, no reaming needed.
Why we say this
Standard curved Fender-style 6-in-line headstock at a 10mm hole, matching this tuner's post diameter and screw pattern.
Tuner
Hipshot Grip-Lock Enclosed Locking Tuners, 10mm post (6-in-line, Staggered)
Hipshot's fully enclosed locking tuner, built on a 10mm post for fast string changes and improved tuning stability.
28 guitars checked: 12 likely drop-in, 12 needs verification, 4 requires modification.
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Part specs
Tuner hole size
10mm
ConfirmedMounting pattern
Single rear mounting screw to prevent rotation, or screwless when installed with Hipshot's optional Universal Mount Plate (UMP) accessory. Staggered post heights (2x 21mm, 2x 20mm, 2x 19mm), for 6-in-line headstocks that do not tilt back. Confirmed via Hipshot's own manufacturer spec sheet.
ConfirmedGear ratio
15:1
ConfirmedInstallation notes
Requires reaming vintage-style ~8.5mm tuner holes out to 10mm to fit, a confirmed pattern across guitars using vintage-diameter tuner posts.
Guitars we've checked
28 guitars checked: 12 likely drop-in, 12 needs verification, 4 requires modification.
Should swap straight into the existing tuner holes, no reaming needed.
Why we say this
Standard curved Fender-style 6-in-line headstock at a 10mm hole, matching this tuner's post diameter and screw pattern.
Should swap straight into the existing tuner holes, no reaming needed.
Why we say this
Standard curved Fender-style 6-in-line headstock at a 10mm hole. Active EMG pickups and 9-volt wiring do not affect the headstock or tuner fitment.
Should swap straight into the existing tuner holes, no reaming needed.
Why we say this
Standard curved Fender-style 6-in-line headstock at a 10mm hole, matching this tuner's post diameter and screw pattern.
Should swap straight into the existing tuner holes, no reaming needed.
Why we say this
Standard curved Fender-style 6-in-line headstock at a 10mm hole, matching this tuner's post diameter and screw pattern.
Should swap straight into the existing tuner holes, no reaming needed.
Why we say this
Standard curved Fender-style 6-in-line headstock at a 10mm hole, matching this tuner's post diameter and screw pattern.
Should swap straight into the existing tuner holes, no reaming needed.
Why we say this
Standard curved Fender-style 6-in-line headstock at a 10mm hole, matching this tuner's post diameter and screw pattern.
Should swap straight into the existing tuner holes, no reaming needed.
Why we say this
Ibanez AZ series uses a curved, Fender-like 6-in-line headstock, not the pointed reverse style found elsewhere in the Ibanez range, at a 10mm hole matching this tuner.
Should swap straight into the existing tuner holes, no reaming needed.
Why we say this
Ibanez AZ series uses a curved, Fender-like 6-in-line headstock, not the pointed reverse style found elsewhere in the Ibanez range, at a 10mm hole matching this tuner.
Should swap straight into the existing tuner holes, no reaming needed.
Why we say this
Ibanez AZ series uses a curved, Fender-like 6-in-line headstock, not the pointed reverse style found elsewhere in the Ibanez range, at a 10mm hole matching this tuner.
Should swap straight into the existing tuner holes, no reaming needed.
Why we say this
Standard curved Fender-style 6-in-line headstock at a 10mm hole, matching this tuner's post diameter and screw pattern.
Confirmed to fit this guitar's standard 10mm tuner holes.
Why we say this
Confirmed via the manufacturer's own product Q&A for this specific guitar, and independently by an owner who measured a standard 10mm hole. Fits with the included universal mounting plate or by drilling from behind, per Hipshot's own instructions.
Hole size should match, but this guitar has a pointed reverse headstock where aftermarket tuner screw holes sometimes do not line up with the factory ones. Worth checking before ordering.
Why we say this
MH series uses ESP's inline reversed headstock, a pointed style distinct from the curved Fender-style 6-in-line. Owner reports on similarly shaped reverse headstocks describe aftermarket tuner screw holes not lining up with factory pilot holes even when post diameter matches, so mounting fit is not guaranteed without a plate-based kit.
Help confirm this fit
Hole size should match, but this guitar has a pointed reverse headstock where aftermarket tuner screw holes sometimes do not line up with the factory ones. Worth checking before ordering.
Why we say this
Ibanez pointed reverse headstock. Owner reports on this headstock style describe aftermarket tuner screw holes not lining up with factory pilot holes even when post diameter matches.
Help confirm this fit
Hole size should match, but this guitar has a pointed reverse headstock where aftermarket tuner screw holes sometimes do not line up with the factory ones. Worth checking before ordering.
Why we say this
Ibanez pointed reverse headstock. Owner reports on this headstock style describe aftermarket tuner screw holes not lining up with factory pilot holes even when post diameter matches.
Help confirm this fit
Hole size should match, but this guitar has a pointed reverse headstock where aftermarket tuner screw holes sometimes do not line up with the factory ones. Worth checking before ordering.
Why we say this
Ibanez pointed reverse headstock. Owner reports on this headstock style describe aftermarket tuner screw holes not lining up with factory pilot holes even when post diameter matches.
Help confirm this fit
Hole size should match, but this guitar has a pointed reverse headstock where aftermarket tuner screw holes sometimes do not line up with the factory ones. Worth checking before ordering.
Why we say this
Ibanez pointed reverse headstock. Owner reports on this headstock style describe aftermarket tuner screw holes not lining up with factory pilot holes even when post diameter matches.
Help confirm this fit
Hole size should match, but this guitar has a pointed reverse headstock where aftermarket tuner screw holes sometimes do not line up with the factory ones. Worth checking before ordering.
Why we say this
Ibanez pointed reverse headstock. Owner reports on this headstock style describe aftermarket tuner screw holes not lining up with factory pilot holes even when post diameter matches.
Help confirm this fit
Hole size should match, but this guitar has a pointed reverse headstock where aftermarket tuner screw holes sometimes do not line up with the factory ones. Worth checking before ordering.
Why we say this
Ibanez pointed reverse headstock. Owner reports on this headstock style describe aftermarket tuner screw holes not lining up with factory pilot holes even when post diameter matches.
Help confirm this fit
Hole size should match, but Jackson's reverse headstock is known for aftermarket tuner screw holes not lining up with the factory ones. Worth checking before ordering.
Why we say this
Jackson's pointed reverse headstock. Real owner reports specifically describe aftermarket locking tuner screw holes not lining up with the factory pilot holes on this headstock style even when post diameter matches.
Help confirm this fit
Hole size should match, but Jackson's reverse headstock is known for aftermarket tuner screw holes not lining up with the factory ones. Worth checking before ordering.
Why we say this
Jackson's pointed reverse headstock. Real owner reports specifically describe aftermarket locking tuner screw holes not lining up with the factory pilot holes on this headstock style even when post diameter matches.
Help confirm this fit
Hole size should match, but Jackson's reverse headstock is known for aftermarket tuner screw holes not lining up with the factory ones. Worth checking before ordering.
Why we say this
Jackson's pointed reverse headstock. Real owner reports specifically describe aftermarket locking tuner screw holes not lining up with the factory pilot holes on this headstock style even when post diameter matches.
Help confirm this fit
Hole size should match, but Jackson's reverse headstock is known for aftermarket tuner screw holes not lining up with the factory ones. Worth checking before ordering.
Why we say this
Jackson's pointed reverse headstock. Real owner reports specifically describe aftermarket locking tuner screw holes not lining up with the factory pilot holes on this headstock style even when post diameter matches.
Help confirm this fit
Hole size should match, but Jackson's reverse headstock is known for aftermarket tuner screw holes not lining up with the factory ones. Worth checking before ordering.
Why we say this
Jackson's pointed reverse headstock. Real owner reports specifically describe aftermarket locking tuner screw holes not lining up with the factory pilot holes on this headstock style even when post diameter matches.
Help confirm this fit
Drilling
These need the tuner holes reamed larger to fit, not a straight swap.
Why we say this
Requires reaming the roughly 8.5mm vintage-style holes out to 10mm, the same pattern confirmed across the Classic Vibe line generally.
Help confirm this fit
Drilling
These need the tuner holes reamed larger to fit, it's not a straight swap.
Why we say this
Requires reaming the ~8.5mm vintage-style holes out to 10mm. Confirmed pattern across the whole CV line.
Help confirm this fit
Drilling
These need the tuner holes reamed larger to fit, it's not a straight swap.
Why we say this
Requires reaming the ~8.5mm vintage-style holes out to 10mm. Confirmed pattern across the whole Squier Classic Vibe line.
Help confirm this fit
Drilling
These need the tuner holes reamed larger to fit, this guitar's vintage-style headstock does not take modern tuners as a straight swap.
Why we say this
These are 10mm-post tuners, but this guitar's vintage-style holes are consistent with the ~8.5mm size seen across the rest of the Squier Classic Vibe family. Fitting these means reaming the holes out.
Help confirm this fit
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