Ibanez SR 500 - Problem finding the right Hipshot D-Tuner!?

Slapagroove · #1 12-05-2009, 11:22 AM

Please help with any advice with this. I can't seem to locate the proper Hipshot (or equivalent) Drop D model that will fit on the SR 500 bass. I had ordered the GB7 model from Guitar Center (their recommendation) yet when it arrived it could not be installed properly. When the lever is extended, it interferes with the G-String tuner. I called Hipshot and they seem to think they don't have any that would fit this application. If you have experience with this or have a solid recommendation I would truly appreciate it. Thanks in advance....

Blind Rat · #2 12-05-2009, 05:09 PM

You could try a D'tuner bridge.

Slapagroove · #3 12-06-2009, 08:28 AM

Problem is that Hipshot doesn't appear to make them and I can't find any (other than Steinberger) and not sure if that option would work without affecting other strings....any thoughts?

dmusic148 · #4 12-06-2009, 08:37 AM

I don't understand the problem. Won't the lever drop far enough before hitting the G tuner? It should, even angled as the SR 500 tuners are.

Slapagroove · #5 12-06-2009, 08:58 AM

No...unfortunately even after taking it to GC....they showed me that installed properly the lever fully extended is blocked by the other tuner (G)... crazy huh?

Washishimi · #6 05-29-2010, 12:29 PM

If you drill another pilot hole for the set screw over slightly, it will work, the tuner position just won't be "stock".

danomite64 · #7 05-29-2010, 03:25 PM

I had a Soundgear 800 that I changed the tuners to Schaller M4's, and used the Hipshot M4 and it worked fine. I didn't alter the bass in any way, but if I do it to my current 800 I plan on plugging the headstock holes and redrilling as the Schallers don't need as big a hole as the Gotohs do.