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D-Tuner for a BB414

Discussion in 'Basses [BG]' started by mobis.fr, Jun 20, 2008.

  1. Jun 20, 2008 #1
    mobis.fr

    mobis.fr

    Jun 2, 2005
    germany
    Hi,

    i own a yamaha BB414 in a nice vintage white.
    It is a very nice bass, but i don't like the bridge, because it has no slots for the bridge sattle. I also want to add a D-Tuner.

    i think i go with this bridge - i hope this one will fit. But i was not able to find a D-Tuner with only 3 screws! Does anybody know what D-Tuner would fit on a BB414?


    greetz
    mobis
     
  2. Jun 20, 2008 #2
    freshyk

    freshyk

    Aug 23, 2005
    Australia
    I asked this exact question in an email to Hipshot, in 2005! I'm not positive, but I don't think that Hipshot has added a better match since that time...

    This is the reply:

    "We don't make a direct retrofit D-tuner for that model of tuners, eventhough we are familiar with them. Our suggestion(s) would be to either use our BT1 as a D-tuner. If the aesthetics are important, we would suggest replacing all the tuners and incorporating the matching D-tuner. Our Ultralites are an excellent upgrade for that bass...
    http://www.hipshotproducts.com/cart.php?m=product_list&c=2,
    http://www.hipshotproducts.com/cart.php?m=product_list&c=6
    "The only modification would be drilling new pilot holes for the mounting screws, one for each piece. The existings screw holes could be filled covered very easily. I think it would look sharp, and it would also perform better."

    If it was a clean swap I'd have gone for it. I still love my BB.
     
  3. Jun 20, 2008 #3
    mobis.fr

    mobis.fr

    Jun 2, 2005
    germany
    this is bad news :(
    i did'nt plan to drill holes. but maybe my local dealer will do all the work for me when i order the tuners through him...