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Tune Voodoo Skull: Remedy Gibson Les Paul tuning stability issues

Tune Voodoo Skull - Gibson Les Paul tuning stability issues are fixed and it doesn't require any permanent modification to your guitar

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Tune Voodoo Skull

The Tune Voodoo Skull was designed to help with Gibson Les Paul tuning instability. This skull-shaped string guide acts as a string tree and requires zero permanent modification to your favorite guitar.

Tuning Woes?

Could the Tune Voodoo Skull fix your tuning woes? This custom design straightens the angle of the D and G strings on a Gibson Les Paul. Itl is handmade in Finland and looks great (if you like skulls).

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The Tune Voodoo was created by Kimmo Pennanenand provides a neat solution for the problem. As a disclaimer, it only works on Les Pauls with straight-slotted nuts and will not be effective on those with angled nut slots. It uses the same top screw hole that holds the truss rod cover in place, and so it does not require any permanent modification to your guitar.

Tune Voodoo Skull on a Gibson Les Paul
Gibson Les Paul

Five Star

The product has 87 ratings and a5-star rating as of this article's publication. Which suggests that it works well and that guitar players like it.

  • The skull is 3D-printed, and metal spacers are inserted by hand into each eye socket to minimize friction.
  • Comes with a 16mm (5/8") screw; you need a 2mm (5/64") Allen Wrench to screw it on.
  • We ship from Texas, US, only to the US. Processing time is 1-5 business days, and delivery time is 3-7 business days.

It will work on most three-a-side headstock guitars, such as the Schecter shown below.

The Tune Voodoo Advantage

  • Rock-Solid Tuning Stability: Keep your tone locked in. Corrects the alignment of your D and G strings, ensuring a perfectly straight pull through the nut slots. This eliminates string binding, friction, and slipping, so your guitar stays reliably in tune no matter how hard you play.
  • Striking Custom Aesthetics: Give your headstock a bold, rock-inspired upgrade that commands attention. Personalize your instrument by choosing from three exclusive, attitude-packed designs: The Skull, The Crown, or The Rock Star.
  • Effortless 5-Minute Installation: Upgrading your guitar is incredibly quick and easy. Simply swap out the top screw of your truss rod cover for your chosen Tune Voodoo™, thread the D and G strings through the guide, and you're ready to play.
  • Zero Modifications Required: Because it utilizes the factory screw hole on your truss rod cover, there is absolutely no drilling or permanent alteration needed. If you ever decide to remove or swap designs, your guitar remains completely spotless and in pristine, mint condition.

Schecter
Schecter

Set up your Gibson Les Paul

If you need some tips on how to set up a Les Paul, be sure to check out my "How to set up a Gibson Les Paul and make it play like a dream" article.

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Pros
  • +Solves D and G string binding and tuning instability
  • +Zero permanent modifications required
  • +5-minute installation
  • +5-star user rating with 87 reviews
  • +Available in three aesthetic designs
  • +Works on multiple guitar models with three-a-side headstocks
Design3D-printed skull-shaped string guide
Material3D-printed plastic with hand-inserted metal spacers
CompatibilityGibson Les Pauls with straight-slotted nuts; three-a-side headstock guitars
Installation5 minutes; uses existing truss rod cover screw hole
Tools Required2mm (5/64") Allen wrench
Modifications RequiredNone
Rating5 stars (87 ratings)
Available DesignsSkull, Crown, Rock Star
ShippingUS only; 1-5 business days processing, 3-7 business days delivery
Does the Tune Voodoo Skull work on all Gibson Les Pauls?

No, it only works on Les Pauls with straight-slotted nuts. It will not be effective on guitars with angled nut slots. It also works on other three-a-side headstock guitars like some Schecter models.

Will installing the Tune Voodoo Skull damage my guitar?

No. It uses the existing top screw hole of the truss rod cover and requires zero permanent modifications. If you remove it later, your guitar remains in pristine, mint condition.

How long does installation take?

Installation takes approximately 5 minutes. You simply swap the top screw of your truss rod cover, thread the D and G strings through the guide, and you're ready to play. Only a 2mm Allen wrench is needed.

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Jef Stone
Founder and editor of GuitarBomb. Jef has been writing about guitars, effects pedals, and music gear for over ten years, covering everything from breaking gear news and leaks to hands-on reviews.

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