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D-tuner and neck dive

Truktek2

Truktek2

Sep 5, 2008
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Queens, NY
#1
Has anyone experienced neck dive after installing a hipshot d-tuner? I just installed one on a fender jazz, and while not extreme, the balance was definitely affected. I realize everything's a trade off and the tuner is a bit burly. Can anything be done? I can't get rid of it now, that low d makes me all warm and fuzzy inside. :')
 
#2
Truktek2 said:
Has anyone experienced neck dive after installing a hipshot d-tuner? I just installed one on a fender jazz, and while not extreme, the balance was definitely affected. I realize everything's a trade off and the tuner is a bit burly. Can anything be done? I can't get rid of it now, that low d makes me all warm and fuzzy inside. :')
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Had the same thing happen on my P bass. Didn't change it a lot, but did change the balance a little. I live with it.

One thing you could do is change the remaining tuners to ultralights.
 
#5
Really? A few ounces made a difference? Shipping weight is 4oz...that's shipping weight not the weight minus the old tuner. That's the tuner plus the package (not the box). I find it hard to believe...but maybe I'm wrong.
 
#6
JehuJava said:
Really? A few ounces made a difference? Shipping weight is 4oz...that's shipping weight not the weight minus the old tuner. That's the tuner plus the package (not the box). I find it hard to believe...but maybe I'm wrong.
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I completely understand your point, however, when I put a Hipshot D Tuner on my P bass, I actually did feel a shift in weight. As I said, it was minor and I just chose to live with it... but it is there.
 
#7
I remember trying one of those Fat Finger clamps back in the day on my headstock. Not only did I notice no improvement in tone or sustain, but I don't remember noticing any balance issues either. I may be more tolerant of weight shifts I suppose. I think I have that thing still. I'll try to find it and see if the balance shifts.
 
#8
JehuJava said:
I remember trying one of those Fat Finger clamps back in the day on my headstock. Not only did I notice no improvement in tone or sustain, but I don't remember noticing any balance issues either. I may be more tolerant of weight shifts I suppose. I think I have that thing still. I'll try to find it and see if the balance shifts.
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It also depends on how your instrument is currently balancing. If it's body heavy, there probably won't be much of a shift. But if it's totally neutral, then a slight shift towards the neck will be noticeable. For me, on this particular instrument, it was small, easy to deal with, but noticeable.
 
#14
JehuJava said:
Really? A few ounces made a difference? Shipping weight is 4oz...that's shipping weight not the weight minus the old tuner. That's the tuner plus the package (not the box). I find it hard to believe...but maybe I'm wrong.
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Exactly - after you figure in the weight difference from the old tuner, it can't be more than an ounce or two difference... I have them on 2 of my basses, and didn't notice any balance differences - I think it's in your imagination, OP...


- georgestrings
 

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