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Old 04-26-2010, 09:19 AM
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Question CHANGING TO BUTTERFLY TUNING PEGS

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Hi all. I just purchased a Squier P-bass on Craigslist. Straightened the neck a bit and adjusted the pups, etc... It sounds amazing, believe it or not!!!

However, I "personally" don't like the triangle-shaped tuners it came with. Is it possible to mod it with the traditional butterfly tuners or are the holes too small for this bass?? Thanks.
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Old 04-26-2010, 06:14 PM
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it can be done, but it will involve some woodwork.

also, unless you get expensive lightweight versions, they will add weight to the headstocks, which can make the thing balance a little neck-heavy.
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Old 04-26-2010, 10:35 PM
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I actually have a similar question. I have an older Ibanez Iceman bass and I was wondering if it were possible to fit butterfly tuners on it or not. the headstock is kinda funny shaped and skinny and I wasn't sure if it would work or not. Yeah, I know many people would think that would look weird, but I guess I just like weird
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