G5420T replacement locking tuners?

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https://hipshotproducts.com/collect...ucts/guitar-tuner-upgrade-kits-3-3-headstocks

Get these. I've put them on all my Gretsches. The screw holes don't line up, none ever seem to. However, it has the Universal Mounting Plate which allows you to mount the tuners without screws.

 

I found none that fit a 5420 properly other than the ones @HypotenusLuvTriangle suggested. They work very well and are completely reversible.

 

You can also get this add on called the Xtender...
Allows you to do drop D tuning. And if you get the Double Xtender, you can do Drop D and Drop C.
The tuning stability on it is really good. Its a Grover product that Hipshot sells.
https://hipshotproducts.com/collections/guitar-xtenders

 

Mine is on a 5420 so there is no neck dive. If they were on a double cut jet I guess it could be an issue. My DC Jet dove with no additional help

 

No. the plates are thin aluminum. Don't weigh much at all. My G5232T does have neck dive, but its not because of the tuners. One of these days I'm gonna re-position the strap button as suggested by a few other members to help accommodate for that.

 

I had hip shots installed on my 6110JR2 recommended by my luthier to be as good as but lighter than other leading locking tuners (Schaller, Gotoh, etc.).

 

I'd much rather look at an empty screw hole than those big ol' nasty looking plates.

 

I went with Sperzel EZ Mount locking tuners. I’ve put them on 3 guitars.
The holes needed to be enlarged, but it was worth it.
The old screw holes can be seen, but I’m happier to see those holes than the hipshot aluminum plate.

 

Sorry guys but these look awfully bulky and might make the guitars neck heavy. I have never had any problem with the stock tuners. Sometimes lubricating the nut slots is all that's needed and locking tuners are averkill really. Just my 2 cts...

 

Those look like awesome tuners
But idd also never had issues with the stock open back tuners

 

My stock ones were fine but I was seriously getting annoyed with the lack of tuning stability when using the Bigsby so I decided to attack every aspect of the issue. I put on a high quality roller bridge, a Zero Fret and locking tuners. Tuning stability is just about perfect now. Did the tuners help? Probably not, but they are convenient.

 

Sperzel Trim Lok Ez Mount is what I went with. Super easy install. Just ream with a reamer. Put in bushings, level, and tighten

Edit: Tape off to help prevent chipping. Working from bottom to top level then tighten. So do the bottom two. Middle two. Then top two. To clarify how I did mine.

 

Going to need a closer look.
Hit that thumb lever & & it rings a bell?

Validates tickets for the trolley?

MyGirlGretta give an update how you like the new tuners down the road apiece. I don’t relish making permanent changes to an instrument that I don’t know will leave me happy afterward.