D-05 Replacement Tuner Recommendations?

[dberch]

I have a tuner going bad on my D-05.  The little white plastic washer next to the tuning key is broke on one, and I'm afraid the rest may go, too.  

I sent a note to Larrivee, but in the mean-time, lets chat about upgrading...

Would do you recommend as a tuner upgrade?  

Thanks!
David

[JohnM2001]

If you want the same look & size, but better performance, the Gotoh full size Schaller style tuners will drop right in, no new screw holes required, and they are much nicer feeling than the Pings IMO.  Gold ones will dress things up a bit too.If you want to jazz things up a bit, you can go with the Waverly-style Grover 18:1 Sta-Tites.

The best ones according to many are the Gotoh 510.  

All these are available at Stewmac  
Stewmac tuners

[Ratishna]

I would go with the straight drop-ins, brand is up to you, but with no new screw holes.

E. Shoaf

[dberch]

I would go with the straight drop-ins

Ratishna, how do you know which ones are "straight drop-ins?"

[JohnM2001]

These ones, exact same dimernsions and screw holes as the Pings, but better, smoother & more accurate

Gotoh straight drop-in replacements

[dberch]

Thanks, John!  They are on order.

Now do they have drop-in bone saddles?  :D