Fender 50's reissue tuners

bassbully · #1 11-07-2007, 11:04 PM

Does anyone know if Fender or any aftermarket company is making the vitntage tuners like they use on the reissues?
Im gassing over the MIM 50s reissue P-bass at a local dealer for a good price. I can trade in for money off two MIM's i'm not really playing now to get the price down...but. I really didnt think the rolled edges were that great and my MIM P bass modded sounds as good , it those dang tuners i love. they are the long shaft clovers with rivet reverse turning...anyone know if they are avalible?

Slater · #2 11-08-2007, 11:59 AM

Bass Parts Resource has 'em...

http://www.guitarpartsresource.com/b...nersfender.htm

Personally, those reverse tuners drive me nuts, but if you like 'em, that's cool.

bassbully · #3 11-08-2007, 03:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Slater

Bass Parts Resource has 'em...

http://www.guitarpartsresource.com/b...nersfender.htm

Personally, those reverse tuners drive me nuts, but if you like 'em, that's cool.

Thanks man. I also found out MF has them but back ordered until 08

I fear the hole in my MIM headstock and its stock tuners is smaller then the post for those do you or anyone else know? Nothing i cant drill out. I hate to admit this i never have ever swapped out tuner..never seen the point never had a bad one. I'm only doing it cuz i love the look of those things so much i cant stant it. The reverse is cool too.

John Wentzien · #4 11-08-2007, 03:59 PM

I got the Gotoh vintage from guitarpartsresource.. I like them..Gotoh makes the Fender reissues too. The only difference is the "Fender" stamp on the back. Not worth the extra $$$ IMO.

bassbully · #5 11-08-2007, 04:31 PM

Thanks also but none of them say Fender on them anyhow even Fenders. Did they drop in or did you have to drill the holes bigger?

kyral210 · #6 11-11-2007, 04:58 AM

Lighter (open gear) tuners help give a more vintage, thinner sound. Heavier (die cast) tuners give a darker sound. They are not the b all and end all in tone, but they are part of the equation.

jIvan · #7 11-11-2007, 05:10 AM

i think someone is selling some gotoh tuners here on talkbass if you want to check them out (unless you have already):

FS: Gotoh Fender Tuners - FB3