Would Gotoh 510's be a direct replacement in my J45?

[MapleManiac]

I've never replaced tuners in my life. Would I just need a screwdriver and that's it?

[MapleManiac]

I meant these specifically--since they sound like they are the best tuners. (?)

 

http://www.beyondeleven.com/Gotoh-Delta-510-Locking-Guitar-Tuners-3x3-p/gotoh-delta-510-locking-3x3.htm

[Eddie Rondack]

Looks like the screw's in the wrong place... what are you replacing?

[G McBride]

I replaced tuners once in my life. I replaced the tuners on an old Citation acoustic. I messed up the wood on the front of the headstock by trying to open the hole up using a hand drill instead of waiting until I could pick up a hand reamer to do the job correctly. It is a very simple job if you have the proper tools. If you don't have the tools, pay someone that does have the tools and skills and you will be money ahead.

[ryanfender]

Here is a thread from the AGF where a guy replaced the Grovers on his older Taylor with Gotoh 510s. He used a specific part number.

 

http://www.acousticguitarforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=149822&highlight=gotoh

 

Here is the part number he used. Note that the holes are straight down rather than offset.

 

He used these:

 

To replace these:

 

[ryanfender]

I did want to add that even though I think this conversion is pretty easy, I don't think Gotoh 510s would look right on a J-45.