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You could trial this by clipping on some coins or something.
I’m now working my way through the rest of my guitars and installing locking tuners into them. I’ve got a set of Kluson MLG33’s ones on the way from Thomann for my Gibson Les Paul that use a different technique (coin to tighten the string post), so we’ll see how I get on with that system as well.
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And no, I don't recommend one it's a silly invention, but it did lead me to believe that the mass of the headstock can affect the way an instrument responds.
Paul Reed Smith says that the mass of the headstock affects things. That's why they changed the design of their locking tuners - to make them lighter.
It's not always a very dramatic effect, but it can sometimes be.
"Take these three items, some WD-40, a vise grip, and a roll of duct tape. Any man worth his salt can fix almost any problem with this stuff alone." - Walt Kowalski
"Only two things are infinite - the universe, and human stupidity. And I'm not sure about the universe." - Albert Einstein
Otherwise, as mentioned above, if there is a weight difference between the old and new tuners it will potentially have a noticeable impact on the resonance of the neck, and this may or may not be an "improvement" to your ears or it might just be different as opposed to better or worse.
And yes, Graphtech saddles do change the tone a bit, again, this might fall into the categories of "different", "better" or "worse".
I should have tried that with the Reaper I had to return because of the dead spot...
If you've put some graphite in it already, the most likely cause is that the grooves are too tight or shaped wrongly.
"Take these three items, some WD-40, a vise grip, and a roll of duct tape. Any man worth his salt can fix almost any problem with this stuff alone." - Walt Kowalski
"Only two things are infinite - the universe, and human stupidity. And I'm not sure about the universe." - Albert Einstein