Lighter-weight tuners for Fender Kingman v2?

[brntrssll]

I have a "thing" for short scale acoustic basses - not for gigging, just for around the house - and I bought a Fender Kingman v2 last summer. I like the neck very much (pretty much like a Mustang), but I hate the neck dive. I can compensate somewhat with clever strapping, but I REALLY want to replace the tuning machines. Has anyone done that successfully in one of these basses?

I took the Kingman and some Gotoh Res-o-lite GB640 tuners to a luthier, who said they would not fit, so I returned them. So I'm looking for more ideas. Thank you.

 

[KohanMike]

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[Root 5]

I have a "thing" for short scale acoustic basses - not for gigging, just for around the house - and I bought a Fender Kingman v2 last summer. I like the neck very much (pretty much like a Mustang), but I hate the neck dive. I can compensate somewhat with clever strapping, but I REALLY want to replace the tuning machines. Has anyone done that successfully in one of these basses?

I took the Kingman and some Gotoh Res-o-lite GB640 tuners to a luthier, who said they would not fit, so I returned them. So I'm looking for more ideas. Thank you.

I noodled on one of these in a store and as very impressed with its sound.

 

[brntrssll]

HipShot Ultralite Licensed.

Licensed Ultralite® Bass Tuning Machine 3/8" (Sold Individually)

Dims Heavy bass tuners add unnecessary weight to your headstock, making your instrument unbalanced. Don't carry the weight of the world on your shoulders! Our Licensed Ultralite® tuners are designed to eliminate neck dive with precision and longevity at a great price. 20:1 Gear ratio Compact...

hipshotproducts.com

Wow, I am going to look into those. Thanks!