With a little luck, you won't even need to remove the tuner's ferrules (which can be the most potentially damaging thing. Some manufacturers glue them in (many like Fender/Squier don't, but you never know))
A few bits of advice for installing them:
1 - Try to use the same screws that are on your current machine heads (if they fit the Pings, of course). They'll be easier to re-screw in and even if you strip them, you still have a full set that comes with the Pings. If you go firmly, you won't strip them.
2 - If you don't already have one, I'd suggest to get a battery-operated, handheld screwdriver/drill, complete with bits. Black and Decker makes a set that's not expensive, and it has the necessary bits for both drilling new holes if you need them, or to take care of screwing in existing holes.
3 - If you do have to make new holes, whatever you do, don't try making them with a screw and screwdriver -- you're definitely going to strip the heads, and you might slip and accidentally scratch or gouge the headstock. Drill holes with a 1/16" bit. Mark off the bit the same length of the screws and stop just below that mark when you drill.
4 - Post photos!
Thanks nerkoids, good to know!
and will try to remember to post photos
I got the reply 23.28 my time but I'm 6 hours ahead of Meridian,MS so that would be close of business hours anyways.
