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12-31-2011, 11:27 AM
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Hey guys, I'm looking to put a Hipshot Drop D tuner on my bass. It's a Squier Jaguar HB. Can anybody at least steer me in the direction of which tuner I need. Thanks 
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12-31-2011, 11:54 AM
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Call the nice folks at Hipshot. They are as helpful and friendly as any you'll find.
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12-31-2011, 12:01 PM
|  | Real Basses Have 5 Strings! | | Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Colorado | | | Why not tune D standard. DGCF? |
12-31-2011, 12:23 PM
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Originally Posted by Ric5  Why not tune D standard. DGCF? | It's unnecessary. I only tune down in 2 songs in our set. Plus, IMO, playing an A on the second fret (bcos of down tune) sounds different than as an open string.
Dan 
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12-31-2011, 12:28 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Wabash River Valley | | | That ain't just your opinion. I'd call hipshot. |
01-01-2012, 09:50 AM
|  | 1 part buddhist, 1 part bassist. All funk. | | Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Dalhart, TX | | I used a BT-7 on my Squier franken-p with jaguar neck. It fits, but is not a direct fit. Per hipshot there is no direct fit with stock tuners. Check this thread. Last post is mine, pics included. Squier "Perfect Fit Replacement Parts" Mega thread
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01-01-2012, 10:29 AM
| | | Shouldn't whichever one they use on the Reggie Hamilton Jazz fit? It's sold as an OEM part on that bass (& it works great)
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01-01-2012, 02:49 PM
| | 1 part buddhist, 1 part bassist. All funk. | | Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Dalhart, TX | | | I'm just relaying what Bill over at Hipshot sent to me. Per a Hipshot rep, there is no application for direct fit on Indonesian made Fender/Squire products yet, if you look at the photos, it's easy to see where I had to clearance the A-string tuner. You then fill/re-drill for the Hipshot and wham-o, detuner installed.
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01-01-2012, 04:45 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: May 2010 Location: Tennessee | | Hmmm didn't really want to have to do any mods, was hoping for a direct fit.  Does any other brand maybe do drop d's?
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01-01-2012, 04:55 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Fair Haven, MI | | | Don't "fret" about the mod it is very easy, you need to drill a hole or two for the mounting screw that's all.
Highly recommend calling Bill at Hipshot and discuss the install process. They are very helpful and can give you specific details on installing one on your bass.
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01-01-2012, 04:58 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: May 2010 Location: Tennessee | | | What about the moving of the A peg? I thought somebody mentioned that above. Any tips on knowing where to place the new screws? Thanks for all your help guys!!
dan
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01-01-2012, 05:11 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Fair Haven, MI | | Quote:
Originally Posted by danalber What about the moving of the A peg? I thought somebody mentioned that above. Any tips on knowing where to place the new screws? Thanks for all your help guys!!
dan | On some basses the tuner for the A string may need a little filing to provide clearance, not all basses need that.
Filling the old holes is not always necessary as they are sometimes covered by the d-tuner.
The install instructions are good. Disassemble the tuner and hold the base plate in position and mark where the screw holes need to be, drill them and you are ready to install the tuner. Bill can and will give you the details. Have fun it's a cool product. They are on three of my basses and I installed all three myself. Easy.
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01-01-2012, 05:22 PM
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it only takes a few seconds to D-tune manually.
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01-01-2012, 05:24 PM
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Originally Posted by pacojas man-up!
it only takes a few seconds to D-tune manually. | If you change tunings on stage during performance you need one. No way you can tune as fast as this tool works once set-up correctly.
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01-01-2012, 06:13 PM
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Originally Posted by bassmeknik If you change tunings on stage during performance you need one. No way you can tune as fast as this tool works once set-up correctly. | Haha thank you!  And last question (I think  ) Will any drilling have to be done for the tuner shaft to fit in the hole? I'm guessing most likely not, but I have seen it happen. #badexperienceswithdrillsandtuningpegs
Once again, thanks.
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01-01-2012, 07:07 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Fair Haven, MI | | Quote:
Originally Posted by danalber Will any drilling have to be done for the tuner shaft to fit in the hole? | In most cases no.
You should measure your tuner shaft size before calling Bill as that is a common question he asks when determining which model to recommend for a specific bass...
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01-01-2012, 07:43 PM
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Originally Posted by pacojas man-up!
it only takes a few seconds to D-tune manually. | For professional reasons when on stage I must tune as quickly as possible even though I am capable of tuning by reference without an electronic tuner. Tools that reduce time taken during performance are worth it to me. Now we never wait for me to tune it is the guitarist who is fiddling with the pegs before and after a drop D song.
They work so well they truly are a bass extender. I can flip to low D mid song and flip back seamlessly. That can not be replicated manually.
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