Dead machine head. How to tell the size to re order?

[MellowDe]

I have a Mako bass from the 80's that I recently purchased and one of the machine heads is shot, i want to order this one online http://www.stewmac.com/shop/Tuners/B...eviews#reviews, but i dont know if its the right size.

So how do you tell the size or how do you measure it?

Please answer, this really sucks.

[ThrashMaster]

youre asking how to measure? Look at the stewmac diagrams...use a ruler, or calipers to find the matching dimensions on your machine head....

maybe im missing something

[MellowDe]

Stewmac diagrams? But i dont know if i need to measure the actual machine or the hole through the headstock. So diagrams wont help until i know.

[MellowDe]

it doesnt help looking at the diagrams if i dont know which size.

[GregDunn]

The diagrams will show you what parts of the machine heads to measure, and the values.

[T-Bird]

Hi.

Help us to help You by giving a pic or a link to the machine head that's broken.

Basically, the diameter of the hole in the headstock is the most important measurement as headstocks are roughly the same thickness.

Regards
Sam

[PJSShearer]

Assuming the tuner in the link looks like the one you want to replace then, according to the blurb in the link:

..... 9/16"-diameter pegholes required. ......


you need to measure the diameter of the hole the tuning peg needs to fit through. If the diameter is 9/16", or even slightly larger, then it'll fit.

[ThrashMaster]

remember to see if the mounting holes on the back will line up

[PJSShearer]

.. but you can always drill new screw holes and fill the old ones.