Ernie Ball MM Stingray Tuning Peg fall off

[dclau]

Hey there!
I've got a 2008 Ernie Ball MM Stingray 4H, but sadly G string the tuning peg fell off. Not sure how this happened as it doesn't seem to be broken but it seems like the
welding teared off or something (check out the pics).

Any ideas on how to get it fixed at home or I'm bound to send it to the luthier to get it fixed?

Cheers!

 

[96tbird]

It happened from the torque of tuning twisting the narrow parts of the clover button. They are not welded, only pressed in place.

I’ve had that happen too. I took the tuner off. I just put the clover in a vise to flatten it and a little light tapping with a hammer Lying on the vise anvil. Then put it back on. Then using vice grips and leather strips to protect the metal, pressed the tangs closed, making sure the nubs were in place in those little holes in the slot.

Then i peened the very tip of the shaft. This repair has held up since the 1980’s on my old bass. I do not ever tune now by twisting on the tip of the clover, but rather grab it down close to the shaft to focus the turning force (torque) close to the shaft.

Now, if you arent handy, you might find a luthier willing to repair it like I did. But likely they will just replace it. Not a big deal because it’s likely a Schaller tuner and easy to get.

Yeah, a luthier isnt the best choice for a repair of the tuner itself like I have done. For that, a small local machine shop (like where they do full engine rebuilding) is a better bet: the are well trained in dealing with steel and have the tools to handle it properly. Like a ten minute job for them. If you know of one, go ahead and take the tuner off and take it to them for a look.

 

[dclau]

It happened from the torque of tuning twisting the narrow parts of the clover button. They are not welded, only pressed in place.

I’ve had that happen too. I took the tuner off. I just put the clover in a vise to flatten it and a little light tapping with a hammer Lying on the vise anvil. Then put it back on. Then using vice grips and leather strips to protect the metal, pressed the tangs closed, making sure the nubs were in place in those little holes in the slot.

Then i peened the very tip of the shaft. This repair has held up since the 1980’s on my old bass. I do not ever tune now by twisting on the tip of the clover, but rather grab it down close to the shaft to focus the turning force (torque) close to the shaft.

Now, if you arent handy, you might find a luthier willing to repair it like I did. But likely they will just replace it. Not a big deal because it’s likely a Schaller tuner and easy to get.

Yeah, a luthier isnt the best choice for a repair of the tuner itself like I have done. For that, a small local machine shop (like where they do full engine rebuilding) is a better bet: the are well trained in dealing with steel and have the tools to handle it properly. Like a ten minute job for them. If you know of one, go ahead and take the tuner off and take it to them for a look.

Awesome, very comprehensive explanation. Will try to do it myself by applying your advise.
Thanks this!