If your guitar won’t stay in tune, the tuners might be the problem. Worn gears slip, loose bushings rattle, and a broken button makes tuning a pain. TuneUp Guitar in Redding replaces and upgrades tuners on guitars, basses, mandolins, and more.
Signs your tuners need attention
- The string goes flat even though the tuner hasn’t been touched
- The tuner turns but the string doesn’t change pitch right away
- A tuner rattles or buzzes when you play certain notes
- The tuner feels gritty, stiff, or has dead spots
- A button is cracked, broken, or missing
- You want faster string changes or better tuning stability
What we do
- Replace worn or broken tuners with direct fit replacements
- Upgrade to locking tuners
- Fit tuners with different hole sizes or screw spacing, including filling and redrilling screw holes when needed
- Tighten loose bushings and nuts
- Replace tuner buttons when possible
We’ll make sure the new tuners line up straight and turn smoothly, then restring and tune the instrument.
Tuning problems aren’t always the tuners
A guitar that won’t stay in tune can also have a binding nut, an unstable bridge, or old strings. We’ll check the whole picture. If the strings hang up in the nut slots, see nut replacement. If it’s time for fresh strings, see string change. If the bridge or tremolo is the issue, see bridge and hardware fitment.
Bring it in
Drop off at our shop on Redcliff Drive in Redding. Direct replacement tuners are often done the same day. Bring your own tuners or we can help you pick a set.
Guitar Tuner Replacement questions
Will new tuners fit my guitar?
Many tuners are direct replacements. If the new tuners use a different hole size or screw pattern, we can fit them properly so they sit straight and solid.
Are locking tuners worth it?
For a lot of players, yes. They make string changes faster and help tuning stability, especially on guitars with a tremolo.
Can you replace just one broken tuner?
Yes, if we can find a match. Otherwise we can replace the full set so they all match.