Phase III Tuners

[Shawn@PRS]

By popular demand, the Phase III tuners are now available for sale.

http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i68/gitfukintar/PRS/nickel_phase_iii__zpsb347e68d.jpg

http://www.prsaccessories.com/collections/parts/products/prs-phase-iii-locking-tuners-set-of-6

[themike]

Oh wow, this has been begged and pleaded for since their introduction!

:listens for stampede:

[s.fitzsimmons]

Nice. Will the buttons be available as well at some point? Would love to see nickel or black as an option.

[Shawn@PRS]

Nice. Will the buttons be available as well at some point? Would love to see nickel or black as an option.

Faux bone and ebony buttons will be added in the near future

[Rodicus]

Ebony buttons for Phase III's in the near future. Count me in!

[sergiodeblanc]

Glad to hear it! Now, all you guys with wing tuners should replace them immediately with Phase III's, send 'em to me and I will make sure they are disposed of properly.

[jfb]

I just noticed Phase III's have two screws. Will the spacing fit the screw holes left from vintage tuners found on a McCarty model? Really hoping so.

[cyclops]

Do these fit the Phase IIs? If so, I'll be buying!

[MA Pete]

Faux bone and ebony buttons will be added in the near future

Cool! Those are my two favorites! :D

[yankeebulldog]

I just noticed Phase III's have two screws. Will the spacing fit the screw holes left from vintage tuners found on a McCarty model? Really hoping so.

I've been told they will not. They won't work with the thicker headstock on non-mccarty models. Now if I were them, I'd work on designing a version that would fit the vintage tuner. I'd bet they'd sell a few.

[jfb]

I've been told they will not. They won't work with the thicker headstock on non-mccarty models. Now if I were them, I'd work on designing a version that would fit the vintage tuner. I'd bet they'd sell a few.

Agreed. Here's to that happening one day. Cheers.

[aduayer]

Faux bone and ebony buttons will be added in the near future
please, keep us informed, Chief. those ones are on my wish list

[south89]

Faux bone and ebony buttons will be added in the near future

Oh yea I am ready for that option ( Sitting in front of computer looking at the PRS web store and keep hitting the refresh button ):rofl:
:flute::flute:

[Mike Duncan]

I"ll flip my DGT Standard over and stare at the Phase IIIs - I love them! They work perfectly and look so cool!

[s.fitzsimmons]

Faux bone and ebony buttons will be added in the near future
Right on!

[helmi]

I've been told they will not. They won't work with the thicker headstock on non-mccarty models. Now if I were them, I'd work on designing a version that would fit the vintage tuner. I'd bet they'd sell a few.

+1000. would love to replace the vintage tuners on my mccarty korina and satin singlecut with prs locking tuners.

[Daniel]

They'll fit.

http://www.collapseboard.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/sledgehammer.jpg



:laugh:

[Gnal]

I really like the Phase III's on my guitars. Just for clarification, the Phase III tuner is not a direct replacement for Phase II tuners?

Don't get me wrong, the Phase II's are great as well, I just like the Phase III's better ;)

[Shawn@PRS]

I really like the Phase III's on my guitars. Just for clarification, the Phase III tuner is not a direct replacement for Phase II tuners?

Don't get me wrong, the Phase II's are great as well, I just like the Phase III's better ;)

The Phase III's are not a direct replacement for the Phase II tuner, nor the Vintage-Style McCarty tuners. The PTC can refinish the back of the headstock and install a set of Phase III's, but finish work will be required if you are looking to make the change.

[s.fitzsimmons]

The Phase III's are not a direct replacement for the Phase II tuner, nor the Vintage-Style McCarty tuners. The PTC can refinish the back of the headstock and install a set of Phase III's, but finish work will be required if you are looking to make the change.

When they do this is additional material added to the headstock or tuner holes? Very interested.....

[Shawn@PRS]

The screw holes don't line up, so they will need to be filled and then the back of the headstock needs to be refinished.

[s.fitzsimmons]

The screw holes don't line up, so they will need to be filled and then the back of the headstock needs to be refinished.

Got it, you're referencing the Phase II to Phase III conversion, not a Vintage Style McCarty replacement...... I have a Korina McCarty that one day will be on it's way to the PTC for some 408's and was hoping for a way to get Phase III's too ;-)

[Shawn@PRS]

Got it, you're referencing the Phase II to Phase III conversion, not a Vintage Style McCarty replacement...... I have a Korina McCarty that one day will be on it's way to the PTC for some 408's and was hoping for a way to get Phase III's too ;-)

The Phase III's aren't a direct replacemnet for the Vintage Style tuners either. The shaft on the Phase III tuners is longer than the shaft of the vintage tuners, so if if Phase III's are installed, it will change the angle the strings cross over the nut resulting in very little downforce on the nut.

[Sekunda]

Shawn, I have one of my Phase 3 tuners on my Stripped 58 that is sticking, kinda gets a jump in it when fine tuning. Is there a way to get rid of that? If not, are they available as singles? Thanks

[Gnal]

Thanks for the info. Shawn. Much appreciated!

[JMintzer]

Shawn, I have one of my Phase 3 tuners on my Stripped 58 that is sticking, kinda gets a jump in it when fine tuning. Is there a way to get rid of that? If not, are they available as singles? Thanks

It's probably not the tuner, but the string catching in the nut slot....


Jamie

[boxstop7]

I don't want to pest, but has there been any update on when a faux bone button would be available for the Phase III tuners?

Also, (and unrelated), any chance that a blade switch cap could be available in ivory/creme rather than just black? (I know...I'm asking a lot...sorry!)

[Shawn@PRS]

I don't want to pest, but has there been any update on when a faux bone button would be available for the Phase III tuners?

Not yet, but if all goes well they will be available by the end of March/beginning of April.



Also, (and unrelated), any chance that a blade switch cap could be available in ivory/creme rather than just black? (I know...I'm asking a lot...sorry!)

Probably not. Paul doesn't like creme switch tips on the 5 way switch

[boxstop7]

Super awesome news, followed by a slight bummer. You manage expectations like a pro! ;)

Thanks, Shawn...I appreciate the update!

[Shawn@PRS]

You manage expectations like a pro! ;)



They call me The Dream Smasher :D

[Hopeful Sinner]

They call me The Dream Smasher :D

Is the "Winged" tuner to Phase II modification still available at the PTC? I have a 1996 CU22 that keeps begging to go home to Maryland for a visit...

[Shawn@PRS]

Is the "Winged" tuner to Phase II modification still available at the PTC? I have a 1996 CU22 that keeps begging to go home to Maryland for a visit...

Absolutely, we're doing one today in fact. Here is a link to the PTC work order creation page: http://www.prsguitars.com/ptc/contact.html

[sergiodeblanc]

Absolutely, we're doing one today in fact.

:bawling:

[rugerpc]

Are you offering clear tuning pegs yet? :)

[Herr Squid]

Absolutely, we're doing one today in fact. Here is a link to the PTC work order creation page: http://www.prsguitars.com/ptc/contact.html

Wait, maybe that means there's a bunch of wings that could find new homes on Phase IIIs...?