Installation questions: Gibson deluxe to Grover 135N tuning keys

[Charvel1975]

So little while back started having issues with the factory Gibson deluxe tuning keys coming loose when changing strings, tuning up, etc. So not long ago I bought a brand new set of Chrome Grover 135N Die-Cast Vintage 14:1 Ratio tuners. Hole Size: .391 = 25/64 to replace the factory Gibson Deluxe tuners on my 1998 Gibson les paul special. I was going to attempt to install them instead of taking the guitar to my tech, from what I've read on other forums I've had guys say these are a direct replacement and the tuning key holes shouldn't need to be enlarged. Is this true?

 

[Funkfingers]

Re: Installation questions: Gibson deluxe to Grover 135N tuning keys

Yes. The Grover 135 is a direct replacement.

Be aware, however, that the 135N is Nickel plated whereas the stock Gibson hardware on the LP Junior Special is Chrome plated.

 

[Charvel1975]

Re: Installation questions: Gibson deluxe to Grover 135N tuning keys

Yes. The Grover 135 is a direct replacement.

Be aware, however, that the 135N is Nickel plated whereas the stock Gibson hardware on the LP Junior Special is Chrome plated.

Hey thanks! You replied in a couple of my other threads you had recommended trying drop B tuning again with my LP special again before swapping out the bridge dimarzio super distortion p90 and factory neck Gibson p100. I got a set of d'addario exl117 .011-.056 I was going to use

 

[Funkfingers]

Re: Installation questions: Gibson deluxe to Grover 135N tuning keys

Probably best to either PM me or bump the other thread.