Best Bang For The Buck Tuners

[xsogol]

Hi All,

I've tried a bunch of different tuning keys out (Hipshot, Schaller, Spertzel...) and I love my Hipshot Ultralites, but I'm curious what tuners you guys and gals like best from a cost perspective (i.e. which tuners give you the most bang for the buck?). I have done a search but I haven't seen this topic discussed like this.

I'm thinking tuners for a Fender-style headstock, but all tuner types are fair game for this discussion.

[lburton2]

I personally like Gotoh tuning machines. I'm not sure about the price listing on them off hand, but from my experiences, they never fall out of tune and are good quality.

[Zooberwerx]

Hipshot Ultralites. I didn't say they were cheap but they are worth every penny in terms of performance, consistency, and company support. The same holds true for their bridges. 9 basses, 9 sets of Ultralites! I do find them occasionally on E-bay from projects that never take shape.

Riis