Hipshot No-Drill locking tuner upgrade for 4x4 guitars, including Ibanez RG8 - Nickel. This is a drop in, no drilling required locking tuner upgrade specifically for 4x4 guitars. The kit contains everything you need to upgrade your 4x4 8 string with the legendary 18:1 Hipshot Grip-lock open gear locking tuners. Makes string changes a breeze and improves tuning stability.
8 x Hipshot Griplock Nickel 18:1 locking tuners (2 Bass side tuners are larger bore for heavier strings). 1 x 4x4 Custom UMP kit for screwless install. 8 x Bushings and washers. 8 x screws (in case you decide to go with a screw install). Hipshot's Grip-Lock Guitar Tuning Machines grip your strings for positive, accurate tuning.
The new sleek design and ultra smooth 18:1 gear ratio give you a great combination of tuning stability, accuracy and good looks. The locking feature eliminates the need for multiple string wraps, and trem users no longer need a locking nut that deadens string sustain and all those annoying Allen screws and wrenches (added weight). The Hipshot Grip-Lock is proven to hold strings tightly, allowing the guitar to stay in tune to improve playing enjoyment. The Grip-Lock is a mechanical type locking system that can be used on any guitar, including non-trem or acoustic.