broken tuning key

[Schwerer]

Hi!

I'm new at the bass scene; I just bought my first bass -RBX270J- three weeks ago, and been practicing and curiositing with it.

Well, yesterday I was tuning the E key, when I heard this "crack" coming from the headstock; inmediatly I thought it was the string, but I was wrong, one of the pegs got broken in the process. It was one of the "rings" that are between the knob and the gear.





Since I'm new in the scene, I'm wondering:

Could I replace the broked peg with another one of the same kind?
Are these kind of turning keys "universal" or I'll need to order a replacement from Yamaha?
Are these "supports" or "rings" sold separately?

I will appreciate if you can help me with my enigmas .
Thanks in advance!!!

[T-Bird]

Hi.

Welcome to TalkBass Schwerer.

Originally Posted by Schwerer

Hi!

I'm new at the bass scene; I just bought my first bass -RBX270J- three weeks ago, and been practicing and curiositing with it.

Well, yesterday I was tuning the E key, when I heard this "crack" coming from the headstock; inmediatly I thought it was the string, but I was wrong, one of the pegs got broken in the process. It was one of the "rings" that are between the knob and the gear.

Since I'm new in the scene, I'm wondering:

Could I replace the broked peg with another one of the same kind?
Are these kind of turning keys "universal" or I'll need to order a replacement from Yamaha?
Are these "supports" or "rings" sold separately?

I will appreciate if you can help me with my enigmas .
Thanks in advance!!!

Looks like the generic design, so almost any Schaller or Gotoh brand and most of Hipshot products will be drop in replacements.

Best way to determine whether the machine head fits exactly is to compare them side by side. Unfortunately that's becoming increasingly more difficult as the on-line bussines has made the regular shops to reduce their inventory.

By Your description I assume that you mean either the steel spring washer or the nylon washers between the button and the body of the tuner. On the worm shaft.

Those washers may be available separately somewhere, but I have never seen any. Your best bet is an RC-Hobby shop, washers like that are used on RC vehicles.

While the tuner does still work, the washers provide the correct clearance between the worm and the wheel to ensure smooth operation, so You should put some washers there even if they're not the correct OD. The ID and thickness is what counts.

Regards
Sam

[Schwerer]

Thanks man for helping me figuring out the name of the "washer".
That's the part that got broken out of my peg. I guess I could get a replacement part in hardware store or from here:

http://www.allparts.com/Plastic-Bass...k-7717-025.htm

Anyways, thanks again. See ya.

[Govier966]

http://store.guitarfetish.com/wicaboseupba.html this might be good because you can buy just one tuner. hope this helps

[T-Bird]

Hi.

Originally Posted by Schwerer

Thanks man for helping me figuring out the name of the "washer".
That's the part that got broken out of my peg. I guess I could get a replacement part in hardware store or from here:

http://www.allparts.com/Plastic-Bass...k-7717-025.htm

Anyways, thanks again. See ya.

You're welcome.

Glad to see they sell them separately, the ones in Your link will be perfect, and considerably cheaper than in a RC shop.

Regards
Sam