Fender Locking Tuner CH

Aside from having a guitar that now hardly ever goes out of tune due to slipping strings, and having the ability to tune precisely because of the great tuning ratio, these locking tuners have made changing strings an absolute dream! It now takes no more than 10 mins to restring the entire guitar and I'm always 100% confident that it will hold its tune. The locking mechanism holds the string tight and secure so I only need to do one turn of the peg.
I would confidently change the tuners of any future guitar to these.
The only thing I would say is that I had to route the holes in my guitar (1996 Squier Strat) slightly to let them fit, but that was no trouble and worth the effort if I'm honest.
They have made a noticeable difference to the sustain of my guitar. (probably due to the huge jump in quality from the stock squier tuners).
If you are thinking of modding your guitar to get a high quality sound and feel then I would highly recommend them.
They would be much easier to fit to a Mexican made fender or american standard. But if you are up for a little bit of work then you can make these work on virtually any guitar and it would be worth the effort.

I thought I was being very clever when I ordered this for my Squire Affinity Stratocaster. The stock Squier tuners use a two-dimple mounting system and so do the Fender locking tuners. Simple upgrade, right?

No!

The two dimples on the Fender locking tuners do *not* match the pre-drilled holes in the headstock. It is definitely possible to drill new holes for the dimples though and if you look online there are some videos, which show the process. It requires 12 new holes to be drilled and care taken to make sure that all of the tuners wil line up straight when installed. I managed to complete the installation cleanly but I'll readily admit that this carries risk and many people will be justifiably unwilling to perform the modifications to their guitar.

So... It's definitely possible on a Squier Affinity but there are easier alternatives, which carry less risk.

The tuners themselves are very nice, with a smooth and secure action. String changes are very easy and tuning stability has been decent. It was a pain to modify my guitar to fit these tuners but the end result has been worthwhile.

I love these tuners! They're a huge upgrade over the cheap tuners that came with my Squier Affinity Strat.
The big holes for the tuner poles fit exactly on my strat, i did not have to widen them.
I did have to drill 2 small holes per machine for the little pegs that prevent the tuners from rotating. There are plenty videos on youtube showing how to do this. Watch several of these videos if you're not experienced with this kind of work!
I took it a little lightly and now one of the tuners isn't quite parallel to the others. Not a problem functionally, just aesthetically if you look closely.

Absolute game-changer when it comes to guitar tuning stability and ease of use. Once the strings are properly threaded through the tuner posts and tightened, the locking mechanism securely holds the strings in place, eliminating any slipping or slippage. This not only ensures rock-solid tuning stability but also makes string changes a breeze. With these tuners, you can confidently perform aggressive bends and dive bombs without worrying about your strings losing their pitch.

The sleek chrome finish of the tuners adds a touch of elegance to any guitar, complementing its overall aesthetics. The installation process is straightforward, and the tuners fit seamlessly on most Fender guitars, as well as other brands with the same headstock hole size.

Whether you're a professional guitarist performing on stage or a dedicated enthusiast honing your skills at home, the Fender Locking Tuner CH is a worthwhile investment. The improved tuning stability and hassle-free string changes they provide elevate your playing experience to new heights.