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Installation Instructions
Installation instructions for Gen 1, 2, 3, and 4 tuning machines
Although we’ve updated the look, feel, and features of our tuning machines over the years, the installation remains nearly identical. If you have an earlier model of tuning machines, you might not have the cap. Other than that, the instructions below should work fine. Please send us an email if you have any troubles. hello@riot-works.com
Before You Install: Prepare Your Guitar
Riot gearless locking tuners increase the string break angle over the nut compared to standard tuners. Before installing, check that each nut slot moves freely under string tension — a binding nut groove is the most common cause of string breakage after installation, and it is straightforward to prevent. See Adjusting the Nut to Prevent String Breakage for the full step-by-step process.
Related Setup Guides
- How to Set Up Your Guitar for Riot Gearless Locking Tuners (The Right Way) — complete walkthrough covering nut prep, washer position, string attachment, and first tune-up
- Adjusting the Nut to Prevent String Breakage with Riot Tuners — how to test, file, and lubricate nut slots before and after installation
- Why Riot Gearless Locking Tuners Break Strings (And How to Fix It) — if you’re already experiencing breakage, start here to diagnose the cause