fender aerodyne drop in tuners?

[magic8161]

Are there any Drop in tuners that are super light weight. ? i dont want to drill anything on this bass. Thanks.

 

[sissy kathy]

Here is the tech drawing for the Gotoh 528, it may be you best fit.


If that doesn't fit, I doubt it. Unless someone other than Hipshot or Gotoh is making aluminum machines, and I'm not aware of any. There are plenty of tuners available that require a modification of some kind that wouldn't be visible if you were to put the original tuners back on though. Some of those tuners requiring mods have the mod hidden under the tuners too. The Schaller Da Vici, Schaller BM light, and Schaller M4S light spring to mind.

Sperzel makes one too, but I think it's only available with a 5/16" capstan.

 

[Lownote38]

The tuners you have on there (they use them on all MIJ Fender basses) are as light as you can get without drilling. Finding a drop in replacement that's black would be even more difficult.

 

[two fingers]

The tuners you have on there (they use them on all MIJ Fender basses) are as light as you can get without drilling. Finding a drop in replacement that's black would be even more difficult.

If I recall, they aren't even totally black. Aren't they sort of a dark titanium color similar to a lot if Ibanez basses? (I could be wrong on this. It's been a long time since I held one.)

 

[Lownote38]

If I recall, they aren't even totally black. Aren't they sort of a dark titanium color similar to a lot if Ibanez basses? (I could be wrong on this. It's been a long time since I held one.)

I believe they are black chrome. That's what Fender Japan tuners usually are if they're black.

 

[Double E]

Aerodynes do not all have the same tuners... please post a pic of the back of your headstock.

 

[Double E]

Actually...the exact footprint may not matter. @sissy kathy's response is accurate. Regardless of the footprint, if your's is a CIJ or MIJ Aerodyne, the tuner hole will be the same no matter which Gotoh tuner model was used. Neither of the Res-o-Lite models will be a "drop-in" I don't think despite matching the spec for the hole, the mounting screws will not line up.

You might be able to use a Hipshot Ultralite with a small shaft but that isn't ideal.

None will likely be available with the smoked-chrome finish either.

 

[Jeff Elkins]

Late to the discussion, but I had the same question; the tuners and bridge on mine are tarnished, so I decided on a wholesale hardware change. My original search here didn’t turn up this thread, so I took measurements and started googling.

I came across the Gotoh GB10 set, which appears to be a drop-in match for my Aerodyne Precision.

As far as color goes, @two fingers and @Lownote38 are right—they’re listed as “black chrome” which isn’t quite black.

I just got a quote from Josh @ Japarts in Canada for $67 plus shipping for a set.

Can anyone advise why these wouldn’t fit? My measurements were crude, but seem to bear out the fitment advertised in a number of eBay ads. TIA.

 

[DanBass81]

Late to the discussion, but I had the same question; the tuners and bridge on mine are tarnished, so I decided on a wholesale hardware change. My original search here didn’t turn up this thread, so I took measurements and started googling.

I came across the Gotoh GB10 set, which appears to be a drop-in match for my Aerodyne Precision.

As far as color goes, @two fingers and @Lownote38 are right—they’re listed as “black chrome” which isn’t quite black.

I just got a quote from Josh @ Japarts in Canada for $67 plus shipping for a set.

Can anyone advise why these wouldn’t fit? My measurements were crude, but seem to bear out the fitment advertised in a number of eBay ads. TIA.

They should fit without any issues. In fact I think that's what Fender Japan actually use. For the information of the OP though - the Gotoh GB10 is not a lightweight replacement tuner.

 

[Jeff Elkins]

I have a question in to Jason at BassStringsOnline about the Hipshot HB10 tuners. According to Hipshot, they are a direct replacement for the Gotoh GB1, which were the original tuners for the Aerodyne, before Gotoh changed the model number to GB10.

Anyway, they appear black online. Not smoked chrome. So I’m asking for a confirmation. I’ll follow up and see if they’re also lightweight—though I suspect they aren’t as light as Hipshot’s specifically lightweight tuners.

 

[Jeff Elkins]

I have a question in to Jason at BassStringsOnline about the Hipshot HB10 tuners. According to Hipshot, they are a direct replacement for the Gotoh GB1, which were the original tuners for the Aerodyne, before Gotoh changed the model number to GB10.

Anyway, they appear black online. Not smoked chrome. So I’m asking for a confirmation. I’ll follow up and see if they’re also lightweight—though I suspect they aren’t as light as Hipshot’s specifically lightweight tuners.

Jason says “Matte Black.” Also, as suspected, not lightweight. Getting back out of the way...