Gretsch Broadkaster Tuner question

[RNJBass]

Hi all, I bought a Gretsch Broadkaster used from Guitarcenter a few months back. The sales guy said it was from the 80s - wonderful bass, my first hollow body. I threw some short scale TI flats on it and it plays so easy and beautifully - gets a wonderful smooth yet thumpy/punchy sound (the best way I can describe it).

My only issue with it is it goes out of tune every couple of tunes I play. Not terribly, but I'm used to my Stingray that barely goes out of tune even after not playing it for a couple of days.

My question is, are there any tuners I should be looking at to replace the stock ones, or is it a function of the hollow body that it doesn't keep its tune as well as a solid body.

Thanks in advance for your replies.

 

[Pilgrim]

It's probably not the tuners - I've never experienced a tuner that slipped.

It's almost certainly a combination of the new strings (they stretch for some time, and temperature changes can change the pitch) and the way they were installed.

And the tuners themselves may have a friction adjustment...I'm not familiar with those specific tuners.

My suggestions: stretch the strings a few times, and make sure the strings are properly installed on the tuners and aren't slipping.

WAIT a minute...it's a Broadkaster and you put short scale strings on it? That bass takes medium scale strings unless I'm mistaken (possible). Are the silks in contact with the nut or the bridge saddles??

 

[RNJBass]

Thanks pilgrim, I'll try stretching the strings see what happens. I dont think ive had his issue on any of my solid body basses - but I'll pay close attention as the strings break in.


She is definitely a short scale bass - strings fit perfectly. Thanks again!