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12-16-2010, 08:55 AM
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Would you just replace the whole tuning peg, or try to glue the tuner and brackets back in? I have all the parts, just not sure what the best way to go is.
I was looking for a replacement, but was not having much luck finding one that A. Fit, B. was black, C. was available as a single.
I am thinking of putting the tuner back in and gluing down the brackets with Tight Bond or something else, looking for suggestions.
oh the bass is a 1989 MIJ Fender Power Jazz Bass Special
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12-16-2010, 09:00 AM
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12-16-2010, 09:05 AM
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12-16-2010, 09:16 AM
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12-16-2010, 10:43 AM
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If those tuners have any kind of coating on them (99% sure that they do), it takes quite a bit of doing to get 'em right.
Those riveted anchor tuners are POS to begin with IME, an usual cost cutting method, why not replace them all with something better?
They all are going to fail. Sooner or later.
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12-16-2010, 11:56 AM
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12-16-2010, 12:46 PM
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12-16-2010, 01:47 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Central Illinois, USA | | | Um, I have one of those tuners. It's from my fretless Jazz Bass Special I got new for Christmas 1987. I put a Hipshot Bass X-tender on it right after I got the bass, so this tuner's been sitting in my parts box for 23 years. On it's way to Chris tomorrow.
John
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12-16-2010, 01:51 PM
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Originally Posted by JTE  Um, I have one of those tuners. It's from my fretless Jazz Bass Special I got new for Christmas 1987. I put a Hipshot Bass X-tender on it right after I got the bass, so this tuner's been sitting in my parts box for 23 years. On it's way to Chris tomorrow.
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12-16-2010, 03:14 PM
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Originally Posted by Burlington Quote:
Originally Posted by JTE Um, I have one of those tuners. It's from my fretless Jazz Bass Special I got new for Christmas 1987. I put a Hipshot Bass X-tender on it right after I got the bass, so this tuner's been sitting in my parts box for 23 years. On it's way to Chris tomorrow.
John | This is why TB is awesome! We need more people like you here! | Right on!
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12-17-2010, 08:34 AM
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Originally Posted by T-Bird Hi.
If those tuners have any kind of coating on them (99% sure that they do), it takes quite a bit of doing to get 'em right.
Those riveted anchor tuners are POS to begin with IME, an usual cost cutting method, why not replace them all with something better?
They all are going to fail. Sooner or later.
Regards
Sam | Couple of reasons not to replace them:
1. To really get an upgrade will cost me at least $100, to get black probably closer to $150
2. Those tuners have been on the bass for 21 years, only one has failed and that one was damaged when I received the bass. Pretty confident they should hold up.
3. This bass is becoming more and more "collectable" and finding a direct replacement to the tuning machines is difficult, any I would add may require modification and drilling. Would prefer to not alter the bass.
4. I am lazy. If it aint broke, why eff with it? If it is broke, fix it.
That being said I have considered replacing them and still may do so some day, as honestly they are the weakest point on the whole bass. Everything else is quality. I replaced the PUPs (still have the stock for if I decide to sell) and this bass is a beast. |
12-17-2010, 11:29 AM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Central Illinois, USA | | | BTW, I don't want anyone to get the impression I'm completely altruistic- I made a little money on this after shipping. Figure madmarvin bought me some Sam Adams Winter Lager!
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12-17-2010, 11:37 AM
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Originally Posted by JTE BTW, I don't want anyone to get the impression I'm completely altruistic- I made a little money on this after shipping. Figure madmarvin bought me some Sam Adams Winter Lager!
John | Ok, then I take mine back -- this is why TB is awful! We need fewer people like you here! j/k still decent of you -- you saved him having to buy a full set or an inordinately expensive single...
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12-17-2010, 11:44 AM
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Originally Posted by JTE BTW, I don't want anyone to get the impression I'm completely altruistic- I made a little money on this after shipping. Figure madmarvin bought me some Sam Adams Winter Lager!
John | LOL, if you were closer I would have dropped off the six myself.
Since you brought up beer, and a fine brew at that, if you can get Southern Tier brews out your way check out the Old Man Winter: http://www.southerntierbrewing.com/beers.html#seasonal
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12-17-2010, 12:21 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Central Illinois, USA | | | Ah, cool! One of my favorite aphorisms is "Life is too short to waste any of it on cheap beer or bad drummers!"
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