I'm thinking about getting some locking tuners for my Schecter Diamond series guitar. Reason being, it just does not stay in tune very well. I play in Drop C (I know, everyone here probably hates that tuning) with 12 gauge strings. This is not just a one time thing, either. Every set of strings I have on there I have a lot of trouble with keeping in tune, especially the F string (G in standard)

So here are my questions. If I get either a locking nut or a locking tuner set, is this likely to help with my tuning issues? If so, which one is preferable? Also, will 12 gauge strings be too big for many tuners/nuts?

Thanks!

I think most people her have evolved from there tuning prejudice. You can rest easy.

Before you go getting yourself a locking set, which I don't really know much about, you might want to get your intonation checked out because that's likely the problem and if it is, will save you some cash.

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Ah, well that's good to know.

I have had my intonation set before, and it didn't really do anything to fix it unfortunately, so I don't think it is that...

Any help guys?

Well which Diamond Series guitar do you have? They make about a million different types as "Diamond Series" only implies that it's one of their mass produced gits. Is it a sub-$500 guitar, (in which case you're best to spend your money on a new one instead of a locking system)?

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Good question. It is a Hotrod '39.

I got it used for around $400...but I think I got fucked, quite a few people said they got them for around $300-350. Personally though, I really like the guitar and I would rather not get a new one...