looking for (special) tuning keys

[tomersg]

hi
I'm looking for tuning keys, that are the small modern closed machine but with the old leaf fender style peg.
the only ones i found are the hipshot ultralites but they are too expensive for my project.
i wonder how keys like that aren't more available.



can you help mr find this kind of keys?

thanks in advance

[Jaco D]

Find someone who is parting-out a Fender 24-fretter Jazz Bass. The tuners on that bass were Hipshot-licensed pieces just like that in the pix you posted. Can't recall if there were other models that used those pieces though.

Added: Looked around. Are these cheap enough:

http://www.buzzardsbass.com/parts/tu....html#one-half

[abemo]

If I recall, I think stewmac sells schallers like that. I know they have that style, just don't recall if they have the cloverleaf option.

[abarson]

What about Wilkinson? They're not expensive, and are reported to be decent quality. This model seems to be close to what you're looking for: you could replace the button with KB4.
http://www.jinhomusic.com/wilkinson/wjb_750.html
http://www.jinhomusic.com/accessory/accessory_03.html

The Asian manufacturer is Jinho, and this model might also be an option. I see the Jinho stuff on ebay all the time.
http://www.jinhomusic.com/bass/jb_450.html