We get it, you don't want to drill holes in your guitar to fit new tuners. That's why we designed and patented the UMP (Universal Mount Plate), a tool that allows you to install Hipshot tuning machines on just about any guitar without modifying it in any way.
We offer 3 tuner upgrade kits:
- 6 Inline headstocks like Fender and Squier that have 10mm headstock holes and use a screw in reach nut from the front.
- 6 Inline Vintage headstocks like early model Fenders and re-issues that use 8.5mm headstock holes and vintage tuners with a press in bushing from the front.
- 3+3 headstocks like Gibson, Epiphone, Gretsch, etc.
In these kits, the UMP is included for free.