Depends what you want IMO, sealed or open mechanical. I like the Kluson style tuners with Split Tops and have always liked them. I also like the CV-Series copy they use and find them very reliable.
On my Hamers I use both Super-rotomatic Schallers and Grover 18"1 Roromatics. I actually like the 18:1 Grovers better. They have a smoother rotation than the Schallers and have the vintage look.
But GFS has a bunch of very good replacements that are direct drop in in tour useing 3/16 holes. The screw patter is where you need to take time and match.
The toughest to match p are the 70s Fenders with the cross pattern screw holes. Though many of the higher end MIJ electrics that were used to source out work in the early 70's have very similar cross pattern tuners that also work well. I'm using a 71 MIJ Gretsch import [DORADO] with is a top-of-the line. Soldid Spruce Top and Mahogany side. And the Tuners Hold GREAT!
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