Open-back tuners for my Larrivee

[BlueBowman]

I'd like to finally change the Ping tuners on my beloved Larrivee OM-02 (built in 2018). I've always loved the look of open-backed tuners. Perhaps I'll also lighten the neck a smidge.

Can anyone suggest a direct drop-in replacement for the Pings?

Thank you much. I've missed reading the forum. Good to be back 

[StringPicker6]

Welcome back!
Larrivee makes lovely open gear tuners, but i have no clue if they would be drop in replacements. Im guessing the screw holes wont match up. 

[jpmist]

I'm a big fan of Gotoh tuners, they offer open back with a variety of tuner buttons

Here's the website showing the dimensions, diameter and screw placement

https://g-gotoh.com/product/sxb510/?lang=en

Most of the US sites don't carry the full line of Gotoh tuners, but japarts does

http://japarts.ca

[B0WIE]

The stock pings have the one screw hole at the bottom while open-back tuners will have the holes on the north and south of the plate. If it's something you really want to do, I can guide you through filling the old screw holes and creating new ones. It's actually pretty simple and low-risk. Just make sure the post on the new tuner is the same size. StewMac sells excellent tuners and has all the sizes posted; https://www.stewmac.com/parts-and-hardware/tuning-machines/solid-peghead-guitar-tuning-machines/

If you just wanted to check if there's a drop-in replacement, I'd assume "no" because, in the least, you need to make more holes.

[BlueBowman]

I appreciate the replies. That's good info, Bowie. So the screw holes and the shaft size are the two biggest considerations? Cool. I'll see what I can find at the provided links