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product_id: 31712734
title: "Hipshot Grip-Lock Vintage 6 Inline Staggered Closed 8.5mm Tuners with Universal Mounting Plate, Chrome"
brand: "hipshot"
price: "₨53478"
currency: LKR
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 6
category: "Hipshot"
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# Vintage 8.5mm staggered tuners Locking mechanism for rock-solid tuning Universal mounting plate, no drilling needed Hipshot Grip-Lock Vintage 6 Inline Staggered Closed 8.5mm Tuners with Universal Mounting Plate, Chrome

**Brand:** hipshot
**Price:** ₨53478
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🔒 Lock in legendary tone and never miss a beat!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Hipshot Grip-Lock Vintage 6 Inline Staggered Closed 8.5mm Tuners with Universal Mounting Plate, Chrome by hipshot
- **How much does it cost?** ₨53478 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Best For

- hipshot enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted hipshot brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Proven Reliability:** Trusted by musicians upgrading vintage and mid-range guitars alike for unbeatable tuning performance.
- • **Sleek Chrome Finish:** Add a polished, professional look that elevates your guitar’s style and stage presence.
- • **Lock & Rock Stability:** Advanced locking mechanism ensures strings stay perfectly tuned through every riff and solo.
- • **Vintage Precision Fit:** Seamlessly upgrade classic guitars with authentic 8.5mm staggered tuners that honor retro aesthetics.
- • **Effortless Installation:** Universal mounting plate means no headstock modifications—plug & play your upgrade in minutes.

## Overview

Hipshot Grip-Lock Vintage 6 Inline Staggered Closed 8.5mm Tuners feature a universal mounting plate for easy installation without altering your guitar’s headstock. Their vintage-sized staggered design and robust locking mechanism deliver precise tuning stability and a sleek chrome finish, making them the go-to upgrade for classic and modern guitars seeking professional-grade performance.

## Description

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Review: Perfect upgrade for a classic guitar (1960's in this case) - The vintage style tuning machines replaced the broken tuners on a 1967 Kingston/Teisco. Simple, perfect, press in fit at 8.5mm. The staggered tuners are too short if the included washers are used, so they were installed without them. They are precise, and the locking hardware, and gearing, are fantastic. The locking mechanism felt very solid on the strings, and didn't feel like it would cut them in two, as has happened with others in the past. I would recommend these to anyone upgrading a classic guitar that doesn't want to deal with old screw holes, or having to drill new ones. The plates are practically invisible in behind the headstock, and the tuning machines themselves add a look of quality to the guitar.
Review: Perfect Upgrade For My Squier Bullet Strat! - I have a 15 year old Chinese made Squier Bullet Strat that had the typical problem staying in tune with the cheap tuning machines and floating tremolo. I have recently gotten back into electric guitars and was happy enough with the Squier, except for the inability to stay in tune for more than a few minutes. I have heard a lot of great things about the Hipshot locking tuners and decided to give these a shot, it's not like they could be any worse than what's already on there. I pulled one of my tuners and measured it to be about 8mm, so I ordered these staggered 8.5 vintage machines. I also ordered a cheap reaming tool to easily open up the holes. Installation was a breeze, took a few minutes to slowly enlarge the mounting holes and they have a nice snug fit. I was worried that the mounting plate wasn't going to work and thought I would have to widen the outside holes a little with a file, but it turned out to fit perfectly. Comparing the old tuners to the Hipshots was a night and day experience. The Squier's rattled around and had a ton of play and just felt like garbage. These, on the other hand, were solid and have very little play. After restringing the guitar, I found I love locking tuners. I think I will upgrade my other Fender with genuine non-locking Fender tuning machines to Hipshot tuners. I use a Boss plug in tuner pedal and the Squier stays in tune all day. If it needs any adjustment, it's just a little and I'm pretty sure that is more to the cheap floating tremolo bridge. I am certain that if I was to block it, tuning would be perfect. But even as is, it is so much better and recommend these to anyone looking to upgrade, be it a cheap or even a mid-range guitar, these are worth it! Just a couple notes, being these are staggered, I've played around with using different string trees and have found no need to use them. Also, the plates didn't do that great of a job covering up the old set screw holes used by the original tuners, but that's just a very minor thing to consider. If I really cared, I could easily fill them with wood glue since I will never go back to the original garbage tuners.

## Features

- Vintage size, 8.5mm tuners
- Staggered
- Universal Mounting Plate for installation without modifying your headstock

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B01IRXN2NS |
| Best Sellers Rank | #28,736 in Musical Instruments ( See Top 100 in Musical Instruments ) #156 in Electric Guitar Tuning Keys |
| Color Name | Chrome |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (585) |
| Date First Available | July 20, 2016 |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Item Weight | 8.8 ounces |
| Item model number | 10788021 |
| Material Type | Cast |
| Product Dimensions | 8.6 x 1 x 2.7 inches |

## Images

![Hipshot Grip-Lock Vintage 6 Inline Staggered Closed 8.5mm Tuners with Universal Mounting Plate, Chrome - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51t-wrHgH4L.jpg)

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Can I be assured of getting the staggered set ?Some have complained of ordering those but receiving the non-staggered ones. Thanks**
A: This set is staggered. You can confirm by looking closely on the side of the tuner shaft. Each one is etched notating its length (19mm, 20mm, and 21mm).

**Q: Installed great, constantly loses pitch with locking nut tight? Loses a whole step in tuning and I can't tighten the nut any more unless I use pliers?**
A: Did you install them with the metal plates as shown in the picture? I've put these on several guitars and found them to be superior to anything else out there. Make sure you tighten the knob on the bottom (sounds like you already did that) Remember to use only 1/2 to 1 wrap around the post, and when you tune, tune to pitch, then give the string a good pull around the 12th fret or so. Then REPEAT this process (tune to pitch, pull the string, repeat) until the string stays in tune after giving it a good pull. I've not ever had a string slip thru the post hole after it's been tightened.

**Q: Are you certain I will receive the 8.5 Staggered tuners in chrome? People complain they received wrong part.**
A: Yes these are the 8.5 Staggered tuners in Chrome. Non-Staggered tuners can be found here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00OL0CLXY

**Q: Which model fit 10mm holes?**
A: It’s usually detailed in the description. The open gear models in chrome or black are 10mm. The closed gear chrome that have “vintage” the title/description are the smaller diameter (8mm).

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Perfect upgrade for a classic guitar (1960's in this case)
*by G***H on September 1, 2025*

The vintage style tuning machines replaced the broken tuners on a 1967 Kingston/Teisco. Simple, perfect, press in fit at 8.5mm. The staggered tuners are too short if the included washers are used, so they were installed without them. They are precise, and the locking hardware, and gearing, are fantastic. The locking mechanism felt very solid on the strings, and didn't feel like it would cut them in two, as has happened with others in the past. I would recommend these to anyone upgrading a classic guitar that doesn't want to deal with old screw holes, or having to drill new ones. The plates are practically invisible in behind the headstock, and the tuning machines themselves add a look of quality to the guitar.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Perfect Upgrade For My Squier Bullet Strat!
*by R***T on July 7, 2021*

I have a 15 year old Chinese made Squier Bullet Strat that had the typical problem staying in tune with the cheap tuning machines and floating tremolo. I have recently gotten back into electric guitars and was happy enough with the Squier, except for the inability to stay in tune for more than a few minutes. I have heard a lot of great things about the Hipshot locking tuners and decided to give these a shot, it's not like they could be any worse than what's already on there. I pulled one of my tuners and measured it to be about 8mm, so I ordered these staggered 8.5 vintage machines. I also ordered a cheap reaming tool to easily open up the holes. Installation was a breeze, took a few minutes to slowly enlarge the mounting holes and they have a nice snug fit. I was worried that the mounting plate wasn't going to work and thought I would have to widen the outside holes a little with a file, but it turned out to fit perfectly. Comparing the old tuners to the Hipshots was a night and day experience. The Squier's rattled around and had a ton of play and just felt like garbage. These, on the other hand, were solid and have very little play. After restringing the guitar, I found I love locking tuners. I think I will upgrade my other Fender with genuine non-locking Fender tuning machines to Hipshot tuners. I use a Boss plug in tuner pedal and the Squier stays in tune all day. If it needs any adjustment, it's just a little and I'm pretty sure that is more to the cheap floating tremolo bridge. I am certain that if I was to block it, tuning would be perfect. But even as is, it is so much better and recommend these to anyone looking to upgrade, be it a cheap or even a mid-range guitar, these are worth it! Just a couple notes, being these are staggered, I've played around with using different string trees and have found no need to use them. Also, the plates didn't do that great of a job covering up the old set screw holes used by the original tuners, but that's just a very minor thing to consider. If I really cared, I could easily fill them with wood glue since I will never go back to the original garbage tuners.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ My favorite tuners...
*by J***Y on May 16, 2025*

Hipshot is second to none, in my book. great value, excellent quality, and look wonderful. They tune well, last forever. Any guitar that I plan to keep usually gets these installed. I love being able to install strings quicker with these types of tuners. Don't buy the knockoffs, but Hipshot. These are made for 8mm peghead holes, and are meant to replace vintage styled tuners. No drilling, just tighten up the nut on top and you are good to go.

## Frequently Bought Together

- Hipshot Grip-Lock Vintage 6 Inline Staggered Closed 8.5mm Tuners with Universal Mounting Plate, Chrome
- Fender F Neckplate Chrome
- Fender Ultra String Guides (2) Electric Guitar Hardware, Chrome

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