Gotoh SG381-MGT-07 Locking Tuners 6-in-Line (choose finish)

MADE IN JAPAN

Restringing should be quick and tuning should hold, even through hard bends and long sets. The Gotoh SG381-MGT-07 is a set of six locking tuners for 6-in-line headstocks, finished in bright chrome and made in Japan. Its Magnum Lock Traditional (MG-T) design clamps the string at the post with a thumbwheel on the back of the tuner, so the string stays put without extra winding.

Why locking tuners make a difference

Most tuning drift starts at the post, where wraps of string slowly slip and settle. These tuners remove that problem. You pass the string through the post, tighten the thumbwheel, and the string is locked. You need only a turn or so of string around the post, which cuts down on stretching and slippage, so a new set of strings settles faster and stays in tune longer.

Key features

• Traditional thumbwheel locking: a simple, intuitive rear-mounted wheel. Restringing is quick and needs no tools.
• 1:16 gear ratio: fine, accurate adjustment with smooth, controlled turns.
• 6-in-line layout: all six tuners on one side, for the headstock style used on Strat-style, Tele-style and many Ibanez-style guitars.
• Compact "07" buttons: small metal knobs that look neat on a 6-in-line headstock and leave room for your fingers.
• 45-degree offset screw mount: a secure, rigid fit with the mounting screws set at an angle, which is Gotoh's standard SG381 arrangement.
• Closed, precision-machined gears: smooth action with minimal backlash.
• Bright chrome finish: a clean, classic look that matches chrome bridges, pickup covers and control hardware.
• Made in Japan: the same SG381 platform Gotoh has long supplied to Japanese-made Ibanez Prestige guitars.
• Hardware included: bushings, washers and mounting screws are supplied with the set.

Specifications

• Brand: Gotoh
• Model: SG381-MGT-07
• Type: Locking, Magnum Lock Traditional (thumbwheel)
• Layout: 6-in-line
• Gear ratio: 1:16
• Buttons: "07" small metal knobs
• Mounting: 45-degree offset screw mount
• Hole size: 10 mm (13/32")
• Finish: Chrome
• Origin: Japan
• Includes: Mounting hardware (bushings, washers, screws)

Great for

Guitars with a non-locking tremolo or a vintage-style bridge. A locking tuner helps the strings settle after bends and tremolo use, without a locking nut.

Players who bend a lot. Heavy bending, vibrato and dive-bombs put real stress on a string wrap, and a clamped string handles that better.

Gigging and studio use. Faster string changes mean less time between sets and fewer tuning problems on stage.

Upgrading worn or basic tuners. A tuner swap is one of the most noticeable improvements you can make to an electric guitar.

Fitment notes

These tuners need a 10 mm headstock hole, which is standard on most modern guitars. Check the hole size, the headstock thickness and the spacing between holes before ordering. If your guitar has smaller or vintage-style holes, they may need to be reamed to 10 mm, and extra screw holes may be needed. Also check which side of the headstock the tuners go on: this set is for a 6-in-line headstock, not a 3+3 layout.