Replacement Tuners for my '73 S100

[Csquare4]

Hi guys -

I am looking at replacing the stock Grover tuners on my '73 S100 and wondering if anyone has any recommendations. These are the ones I am looking at, Grover 18:1 Rotomatics.

Interested in opinions or insight. I assume these will fit the factory holes without any drilling or reaming. The G-string tuner has a little more "slop" than I like and seems to be the one string that goes out of tune. I would love to find some that are "road worn" or have some 40-year patina so they don't look "new" if possible. Or, I don't know, maybe rebuild the original. Anyways, just looking for some recommendations.

Thanks!
Craig

 

[Csquare4]

Actually...I found these "keystone" tuners which are appealing to my sense of "be different". I really like these.

 

[Hammer]

I'd personally use the Grovers to keep it looking original, but...if you want the keystones, just make sure to find out what the gear ratio is...unless I missed it, I don't see it listed on SW's site.

 

[Csquare4]

I'd personally use the Grovers to keep it looking original, but...if you want the keystones, just make sure to find out what the gear ratio is...unless I missed it, I don't see it listed on SW's site.

Yeah, good point on the gear ratio - I haven't been able to find a description with specs anywhere. I assume they are the same as the Rotomatics since they are made by/labelled Grover...but are they 18:1 or 14:1? I want 18:1. So yeah, I will probably stick with the ones that at least list specs.

What about the locking Rotomatics? Anyone with experience? I have read some reviews which say the string post is about 0.25" taller, which causes a lower break angle from the nut, which some claim has affected the tone. I would love locking tuners, but don't know how these would work on an S100.