Gotoh Tuners

fenderfunker · #1 12-10-2009, 08:46 PM

I'm puting together a fretless Jazz bass, and I'm wondering if anyone has an opinion about which would be better to use; Gotoh 'elephant ears' or some '09 MIA Fender tuners??? Thanks in Advance.

fenderfunker · #2 12-13-2009, 12:19 AM

I thought someone might have experience of both types of tuners???

walterw · #3 12-13-2009, 12:27 AM

whichever ones are lighter.

fenderfunker · #4 12-13-2009, 01:58 AM

Thanks walterw, but I'm more iterested in my bass staying in tune than saving weight. Oh well, if thats the only difference, it's 6 of one and half a dozen of the other.

walterw · #5 12-13-2009, 01:35 PM

staying in tune will not be the issue, as they're both perfectly good keys.

weight, however, makes a big difference in how neck-heavy the bass is on a strap.

fenderfunker · #6 12-13-2009, 03:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by walterw

staying in tune will not be the issue, as they're both perfectly good keys.

weight, however, makes a big difference in how neck-heavy the bass is on a strap.

I had a feeling that that was the case. I'm far too insensitive to tell if I have 3 ounces, more or less, on my head stock. Thanks for responding.

walterw · #7 12-13-2009, 08:40 PM

it's a bigger issue on lighter-weight basses, where a few ounces more at the headstock translates to a neck that you have to hold up with your hand all night.

that little bit of weight is at the end of a long "lever arm", so its effect is magnified.

fenderfunker · #8 12-13-2009, 09:51 PM

Thanks Walterw. I have a 70's Fender P which is around 110 lbs. Even has a brass scratch plate, so It's not an issue.