Fleece Posted November 23, 2012 Share Posted November 23, 2012 I put Planet Waves auto-trim tuners on my Midtown Custom and am only mildly happy with them. I'm thinking Sperzels or Grovers would be a step up. My overriding priority is that they be drop-in replacements that won't require drilling. Auto-trim would be nice but not necessary. Thanks in advance for any suggestions! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
btoth76 Posted November 23, 2012 Share Posted November 23, 2012 Hello Fleece! As far as the reviews are credible, these are direct replacements: http://www.stewmac.com/shop/Tuners/Guitar,_solid_peghead_tuners/Grover_Tuners/Grover_Full-size_Locking_Tuning_Machines.html However, one of the reviewers says: "The tuners perform great. Would love them, but they come way to high out of the Gibson headstock. The cover photo on the Stewmac site is kind of misleading. Do check the specs before buying!" Check the specs before buying. Cheers... Bence Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
voxman59 Posted November 23, 2012 Share Posted November 23, 2012 I have the Midtown custom as well and plan on locking tuners. Looked into planet waves and was not impressed. I would go with the Grover 502C Locking Rotomatic Tuners. No drilling? Pretty sure they will drop in with no drilling. Look on ebay they are sell for around 70 bucks. I also have a LP that I put HIPSHOT open back locking tuners. The LP had the old style two hole tuners and the HS did not line up at all. So close to the other hole I had to fill the hole with wood shavings with glue then drilled the new hole. All came out great and they are very nice tuners but dont want to do that to the MT. Sperzels are very nice as well but you will have to drill most any guitar to intall them. Both Sperzel and Hipshot are made in USA. Grover not sure dont think so, not german but I think Asian, but they are great tuners.... I am no expert this is just what little I know and feel free to check out my info i might be wrong, I am getting old... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
voxman59 Posted November 23, 2012 Share Posted November 23, 2012 Hello Fleece! As far as the reviews are credible, these are direct replacements: http://www.stewmac.com/shop/Tuners/Guitar,_solid_peghead_tuners/Grover_Tuners/Grover_Full-size_Locking_Tuning_Machines.html However, one of the reviewers says: "The tuners perform great. Would love them, but they come way to high out of the Gibson headstock. The cover photo on the Stewmac site is kind of misleading. Do check the specs before buying!" Check the specs before buying. Cheers... Bence Great web site!!! Fare price on those. AmplifiedParts on ebay got for 57.75 free shipping, they also got the other locking ones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fleece Posted November 24, 2012 Author Share Posted November 24, 2012 Hello Fleece! As far as the reviews are credible, these are direct replacements: http://www.stewmac.com/shop/Tuners/Guitar,_solid_peghead_tuners/Grover_Tuners/Grover_Full-size_Locking_Tuning_Machines.html However, one of the reviewers says: "The tuners perform great. Would love them, but they come way to high out of the Gibson headstock. The cover photo on the Stewmac site is kind of misleading. Do check the specs before buying!" Check the specs before buying. Cheers... Bence Thanks Bence, I'll check 'em out! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fleece Posted November 24, 2012 Author Share Posted November 24, 2012 I have the Midtown custom as well and plan on locking tuners. Looked into planet waves and was not impressed. I would go with the Grover 502C Locking Rotomatic Tuners. No drilling? Pretty sure they will drop in with no drilling. Look on ebay they are sell for around 70 bucks. I also have a LP that I put HIPSHOT open back locking tuners. The LP had the old style two hole tuners and the HS did not line up at all. So close to the other hole I had to fill the hole with wood shavings with glue then drilled the new hole. All came out great and they are very nice tuners but dont want to do that to the MT. Sperzels are very nice as well but you will have to drill most any guitar to intall them. Both Sperzel and Hipshot are made in USA. Grover not sure dont think so, not german but I think Asian, but they are great tuners.... I am no expert this is just what little I know and feel free to check out my info i might be wrong, I am getting old... Thanks Voxman, those Grovers do look like they would drop right in. I have Sperzels on another guitar and love them, but I can't bring myself to drill my new axe. Thanks for the help! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fleece Posted November 29, 2012 Author Share Posted November 29, 2012 The Grover 502C Locking 3 per side is an OEM direct replacement 18:1 Ratio. you can even swap out the Kindney for Keystones. I use them on my Les Pauls Thanks -- how do you like them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave F Posted November 30, 2012 Share Posted November 30, 2012 I've added these to my Les Paul '68 RI & Gibson Chet Atkins CG. No drilling or alterations. Work Great Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
btoth76 Posted November 30, 2012 Share Posted November 30, 2012 The post above says it all! Thanks Dave! Wonderful Custom! Congratulations! Cheers... Bence Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fleece Posted December 3, 2012 Author Share Posted December 3, 2012 I've added these to my Les Paul '68 RI & Gibson Chet Atkins CG. No drilling or alterations. Work Great Well that certainly sealed my decision. Thanks Dave. And stunning guitars, btw! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SGTJimmy59 Posted December 9, 2012 Share Posted December 9, 2012 Whatever the Grovers that are stock on the SG Diablo Supreme are should fit I would think. That guitar stays in tune really well and I love the quick string change. Any Gibson factory guys here know how to get those and if will fit Classic Custom? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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