Should swap straight into the existing tuner holes, no reaming needed.
Why we say this
Explorer uses a 6-in-line, non-staggered-post headstock rather than Gibson's usual 3+3.
Tuner
Sperzel Trim-Lok Locking Tuners (6-in-line, Non-Staggered)
A widely used locking tuner line offering both vintage and modern bore versions, a common alternative to Fender, Gotoh and Schaller locking lines.
1 guitar checked: 1 likely drop-in.
Illustration, photo coming soon
Where to buy
Part specs
Tuner hole size
10mm
ConfirmedGear ratio
12:1
ConfirmedMounting pattern
Single-pin mount, no separate mounting screw needed. Non-staggered/flat post heights, for 6-in-line headstocks that tilt back (e.g. Gibson Explorer).
Guitars we've checked
1 guitar checked: 1 likely drop-in.
Help improve this data
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