Gibson deluxe machinehead info help

[davearrows]

Need a replacement Gibson deluxe machinehead for a 92 Les Paul classic, it's a push fit bushing.

Can only find single ones online in the uk (Gibson deluxe branded that is) that come with the other type of modern bushing. I know the bushing is different but are tuning pegs interchangeable, so if I get one will the machine head post fit the the press fit bushing?

 

[The Bucster]

Single ring keystones, yes? Like these? Direct from Gibson.

And no, the bolt-in machine head will not fit where a press-bushing machine head was without enlarging the headstock hole.

 

[davearrows]

Single ring keystones, yes? Like these? Direct from Gibson.

And no, the bolt-in machine head will not fit where a press-bushing machine head was without enlarging the headstock hole.

Sorry I mean I want to keep the original press fit bushing, what I mean is if I get a Gibson deluxe tuner that comes with the other modern style of bushing can I use the new peg with the original press fit bushing and do away with the screw fit bushing that comes with it. In short when it come to Gibson deluxe tuners are they the same size and it is the case that the pushing are different sizes.

 

[The Bucster]

.....if I get a Gibson deluxe tuner that comes with the other modern style of bushing can I use the new peg with the original press fit bushing.....

As I said, not without enlarging the hole in the headstock. If I remember rightly, the press-fit bushing tuners mount in an 8mm hole while the bolt-in style require a 10mm headstock hole. Without making the headstock bore larger the newer style machine head will not fit, and making the headstock hole larger will them make your press-fit bushing too small. Two solutions: buy a new set of press-fit machine heads as linked in my previous post OR drill out the headstock for a set of bolt-ons.