Folks, I'm thinking about getting some better tuners for my D 03...anybody reccomend an open back tuner that would drop in with a minmum of surgery?  Thanks,  Jon

Quote from: sutton on April 11, 2006, 03:25:01 PM
Folks, I'm thinking about getting some better tuners for my D 03...anybody reccomend an open back tuner that would drop in with a minmum of surgery?  Thanks,  Jon

Gotohs.

Higher priced:

http://www.stewmac.com/shop/Tuners/Guitar,_solid_peghead/Gotoh_510_Guitar_Full-size_Guitar_Machines.html


Lower priced:

http://www.stewmac.com/shop/Tuners/Guitar,_solid_peghead/Gotoh_Schaller-style_Knob_Tuners.html

Another lower priced:

http://www.stewmac.com/shop/Tuners/Guitar,_solid_peghead/Gotoh_Oval_Knob_Tuners.html

Jim

He said open back. I think all of the open backs that fit require drilling.
he's an old thread on the subject
http://www.larriveeforum.com/smf/index.php?topic=10336.0

DOH!
beat me to it

I bought some Grover Sta-tites w/conversion bushings
cool open backed, nickel colored with butterbean tuning buttons (chrome)
they are supposed to be good fits for LArrivee (at least the OM... but it should be about the same)
do a forum search
here are some pics

http://www.larriveeforum.com/smf/index.php?topic=10336.0

I've got the 1951s on two larrivees and they're great.  Drop-in replacments.
Ooops.  Never mind - not open back. 

Are you doing it for "looks" or are you having problems with your stock tuners? Mine stay in tune great on my L-03.

Some people just like the butterbean look.

E. Shoaf

Thanks guys Im appreciate the help. I'm having no trouble at all with the stock tuners, but I just don't care for the way they look.  I sold my j45 because the Larrivee is just too nice to play and I want to keep it awhile. 

I like the "look" myself of the Grover open tuners. Later down the road I might put a set on my L03. Anyone know whats all involved in swapping tuners and about how much it might set me back?


Justin

I purchased the Grover Roto's a couple weeks ago, but did not realize they were not drop-in's.  I went with the Gotoh 1951's (gold)  instead. The 1951's were on in 10 minutes.  They look amazing on my OM-03- really compliment her honey-colored board.

The generally acknowledged best deal on open back ones are the Grover Sta Tite 18:1 ratio ones.

They, like most vintage style tuners require a .25" hole, and sealed tuners take a 10mm one.

There's a very easy solution ... www.stewmac.com sells adapter press fit bushings.  They fit the 10mm holes and fit the smaller tuner shafts.

People seem to want "drop in" tuners but since there's no industry standard for where the tuner screw goes, it just doesn't work that way.  It's really best for most to get a pro to put them in anyway ... those little screws strip or break very easily and it's a bugger getting them out if you do.

Jon, you might consider the Gotoh 1951's.  They're not open back, but they're not as bulky as the stock tuners and look a bit more classy in my opinion. Plus, I think they work a little better.   I can send a pick of my D-05 if you like.  let me know.

David

Quote from: dberch on April 12, 2006, 03:45:36 PM
Jon, you might consider the Gotoh 1951's.  They're not open back, but they're not as bulky as the stock tuners and look a bit more classy in my opinion. Plus, I think they work a little better.   I can send a pick of my D-05 if you like.  let me know.

David

I think the mini 1951's are smaller but the full size ones are identical to the stock Larrivee tuners, right??  I have some mini 1951's on my OM-09, I'll take a pic later this evening and post it....

David, If you want to send me a pic of the tuners you have I would really appreciate it.  Thanks!  jsutton542000@yahoo.com