Drop in tuners for Squier Classic Vibe Jazz?

[Hawaii 5-0]

Sorry if it has been asked before...
I'm looking for a drop in replacement tuners for my CV 60s Jazz. I measured approx. 11/16 bottom and 13/16 top screw hole spacing with a tape masure. I don't have precision measuring tools. I am thinking Schaller BMLs would fit, and would like to confirm the measurement. Thanks.

 

[shadewind]

Schaller has measurements for all their products on their website so you can check there.

 

[The Birdman]

I'm intending the same thing for my Squier 50s CV P-Bass, and found that Hipshot HB-1s are the correct dimensions. Since they are both made in China, you might check the dimensions for the HB-1 to see if they are a replacement for yours as well. The dimensions you've taken sound close.

Roger

 

[The Birdman]

I installed the Hipshot HB1 tuners today. Here's pictures so you can decide if you can do this, too:

Before, with original tuners:

After, with Hipshot HB1 tuners:

Best of luck!

Roger

 

[impactwrench]

Nice job. E tuner a little crooked from the factory but thats squier for you. Good to know you can easily upgrade without drilling them to bits!

 

[bassyeah]

nice baggies!

 

[The Birdman]

nice baggies!

That's the way the tuners came from Hipshot! They are like little zip-lock bags....I took them off and kept them if I ever need to protect the knobs again during work.

Roger

 

[robbie23uk]

An 8 year update for those searching for Drop-In tuners on a Squier CV Bass.
So far, up to 2018, all CV Bass models use the same Tuners.
Hipshot HB-1 are a direct replacement. Screw holes align & the original Squier Ferrules fit well & look great.
But....the post height on the "regular" size is short.
Although it doesn't foul the headstock, it just isn't right.
Fortunately good guys at Hipshot can supply a "long post" HB-1 which fits perfectly & looks the biz!

Added bonus for those with Pre-CBS style CV's is the long posts's come with reverse tuning.
They also sit just a tad higher...all more in keeping with Pre-CBS tuners.

PS Hipshot also do a "short" size HB-1 to fit Musicman



"Regular" vs Squier Originals

"Long" vs Squier Originals

 

[nerkoids]

A bit late to the party and all, but you wouldn't still be holding onto your Classic Vibe bass tuners perchance?

 

[robbie23uk]

I would...haven't got around to listing the originals on eBay yet.
UK to Canada is expensive postage tho.

 

[Texican]

Now that the CV lineup has moved to Indonesia for 2019, does anyone know if the Hipshot HB1’s are STILL a direct replacement?

I’m not certain, but I think I read here that the new CVs use a different (lower grade) tuner than the older Chinese Classic Vibes.

 

[brushfirewolf]

Now that the CV lineup has moved to Indonesia for 2019, does anyone know if the Hipshot HB1’s are STILL a direct replacement?

I’m not certain, but I think I read here that the new CVs use a different (lower grade) tuner than the older Chinese Classic Vibes.

I’d like to know as well. And I assume the same tuners are used for the p version so HB1 would drop in?

 

[Rallypoint_1]

I measured the screw holes from the 2018 and below CV compared to the 2019 and seems like the 2019’s have different spacing.

2019 = 23mm & 19mm
2018 and below = 21mm & 18mm

Still pretty close I guess.

 

[Rallypoint_1]

Here is a better description:

 

[brushfirewolf]

Thanks for measuring. Is that the hb1?

 

[Rallypoint_1]

Thanks for measuring. Is that the hb1?

Sure thing!! Yes that’s the HB1

 

[brushfirewolf]

Sure thing!! Yes that’s the HB1

Awesome. Might have to order these. Stock tuners don't look great.

 

[Texican]

I measured the screw holes from the 2018 and below CV compared to the 2019 and seems like the 2019’s have different spacing.

2019 = 23mm & 19mm
2018 and below = 21mm & 18mm

Still pretty close I guess.

Would say it was close enough that they are interchangeable and that the difference is negligible?

 

[a-37]

Did one of you do this exact HB1 into a 2019 CV swap? Or find a direct match somewhere? (I am interested in the new CV Precision in particular if it turns out they used different parts for some reason.)

 

[LkS]

An 8 year update for those searching for Drop-In tuners on a Squier CV Bass.
So far, up to 2018, all CV Bass models use the same Tuners.
Hipshot HB-1 are a direct replacement. Screw holes align & the original Squier Ferrules fit well & look great.
But....the post height on the "regular" size is short.
Although it doesn't foul the headstock, it just isn't right.
Fortunately good guys at Hipshot can supply a "long post" HB-1 which fits perfectly & looks the biz!

Added bonus for those with Pre-CBS style CV's is the long posts's come with reverse tuning.
They also sit just a tad higher...all more in keeping with Pre-CBS tuners.

PS Hipshot also do a "short" size HB-1 to fit Musicman



"Regular" vs Squier Originals


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"Long" vs Squier Originals

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Where did you find the "Long" Key version? On their website they offer only a short version (with virtually no post) and a standard version (like the one in your first picture). I've been browsing for an hour but can't find anything.