Locking Tuner Issue

[cmk1707]

I can't put in strings because I can't unlock the locking tuner.. What's the problem..

All six tuners are like that

[mmmguitar]

I can't put in strings because I can't unlock the locking tuner.

If the knobs turn, but the pin in the tuner post won't fall out of the way to allow room for the string end, tap (or forcefully knock) the top of each tuner post with something to knock its pin loose. If you don't have a rubber mallet or plastic-tipped hammer for this job (to minimize risk of damaging the face of the tuner post or deforming the securing nut), you can cover the top with a rag or other cushion material before tapping it with whichever tool you have on-hand (I've also banged a rubber-coated screwdriver handle against a locking tuner post to loosen the pin).

In the second-from-worst case scenario (in which the mechanical parts of the tuners are frozen due to corrosion and/or debris), if you can get the nuts off the top of the tuners to remove them from the guitar, soak them in a penetrating solvent such as silikroil (which will simultaneously lubricate the internal parts), before further disassembling them for cleaning with a soft wire brush and/or cotton swabs. In the absolute worst case scenario (in which the tuners are either totally non-functional, or can't be removed from the headstock without being damaged or destroyed), Ron and Bob Sperzel will sell you as many Parker Fly tuners as you need.

[Patzag]

Here's some additional info that might help ...

viewtopic.php?p=5327#p5327

[mmmguitar]

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[cmk1707]

I can't put in strings because I can't unlock the locking tuner.

If the knobs turn, but the pin in the tuner post won't fall out of the way to allow room for the string end, tap (or forcefully knock) the top of each tuner post with something to knock its pin loose. If you don't have a rubber mallet or plastic-tipped hammer for this job (to minimize risk of damaging the face of the tuner post or deforming the securing nut), you can cover the top with a rag or other cushion material before tapping it with whichever tool you have on-hand (I've also banged a rubber-coated screwdriver handle against a locking tuner post to loosen the pin).

In the second-from-worst case scenario (in which the mechanical parts of the tuners are frozen due to corrosion and/or debris), if you can get the nuts off the top of the tuners to remove them from the guitar, soak them in a penetrating solvent such as silikroil (which will simultaneously lubricate the internal parts), before further disassembling them for cleaning with a soft wire brush and/or cotton swabs. In the absolute worst case scenario (in which the tuners are either totally non-functional, or can't be removed from the headstock without being damaged or destroyed), Ron and Bob Sperzel will sell you as many Parker Fly tuners as you need.

I ordered a new tuner.. Thank you!

[cmk1707]

Here's some additional info that might help ...

viewtopic.php?p=5327#p5327

thank you!!

[cmk1707]

I can't put in strings because I can't unlock the locking tuner.

If the knobs turn, but the pin in the tuner post won't fall out of the way to allow room for the string end, tap (or forcefully knock) the top of each tuner post with something to knock its pin loose. If you don't have a rubber mallet or plastic-tipped hammer for this job (to minimize risk of damaging the face of the tuner post or deforming the securing nut), you can cover the top with a rag or other cushion material before tapping it with whichever tool you have on-hand (I've also banged a rubber-coated screwdriver handle against a locking tuner post to loosen the pin).

In the second-from-worst case scenario (in which the mechanical parts of the tuners are frozen due to corrosion and/or debris), if you can get the nuts off the top of the tuners to remove them from the guitar, soak them in a penetrating solvent such as silikroil (which will simultaneously lubricate the internal parts), before further disassembling them for cleaning with a soft wire brush and/or cotton swabs. In the absolute worst case scenario (in which the tuners are either totally non-functional, or can't be removed from the headstock without being damaged or destroyed), Ron and Bob Sperzel will sell you as many Parker Fly tuners as you need.

And my Parker has a crack.. is this OK....?

[vjmanzo]

And my Parker has a crack.. is this OK....?

Looks like it’s just in the finish—that happens with the finish from Flys of that era.