Classic Vibe machine head- drop in replacement?

[Mokl]

Has anybody swapped machineheads on a Clasdic Vibe Jazz? A friend has asked me to help with a replacement for a failed one oh his daughter's Jazz. I'm hoping to source one - or a set - that will drop straight in, if possible. Looking more at the budget end. I've found this Wilkinson one, but guessing the screw hole spacing will be different? https://northwest-guitars-9301.myshopify.com/products/1-x-wilkinson-wjbl200-jazz-bass-compatible-tuner-machine-head-right-handed?currency=GBP&variant=44714638115090&utm_medium=cpc&utm_source=google&utm_campaign=Google Shopping&gclid=CjwKCAjwge2iBhBBEiwAfXDBR5Ne6hDincjc0VXHS6gMVZxN9eKw7AD-tq0PBsLoLawQhtDl-2wzyxoC0yMQAvD_BwE

 

Thanks in advance for any wisdom you can impart!

[neepheid]

Fill and redrill really isn't a big deal of a job. If you get new tuners with a similar shaped/sized baseplate then they'll cover the filled old holes.

 

You'll spend longer searching for that perfect drop in replacement (if it even exists) than you'd spend with some glue, some cocktail sticks and a drlll...

[Mokl]

Thanks, yes I've done that many times in the past, was just hoping due to the  popularity of these someone in the Basschat hive might have found a drop in! 

[neepheid]

27 minutes ago, Mokl said:

Thanks, yes I've done that many times in the past, was just hoping due to the  popularity of these someone in the Basschat hive might have found a drop in! 

 

Unfortunately there's not much standards when it comes to full size tuners.  Usually just a little bit out unless you do a 100% like for like replacement.