Hagstrom Viking replacement tuners (ultralight)

[DriesG]

Hey guys,

I'de like to replace the stock tuners on my Hagstrom Viking with ultralight tuners to get rid of the neck dive. Any suggestions?

My local luthier (http://www.luthier-gringhuis.be) upgraded the electronics (wiring, pots, input jack, caps, Gibson style PU selector and 2 mini toggle switches for each PU (hum or sc). The original 6-way selector died after 2 weeks. I got rid of all the cheap parts and upgraded it to "roadworthy" ;-).

It's a killer bass, but the neckdive is an issue for me when playing long live sets.

 

[sissy kathy]

Hipshot ultralites, USA and licensed. Schaller has several different tuners that will meet your needs, 'Da Vince', MB4 and others. Gotoh makes the GB 350. All three companies make an excellent tuner.

 

[DriesG]

Hipshot ultralites, USA and licensed. Schaller has several different tuners that will meet your needs, 'Da Vince', MB4 and others. Gotoh makes the GB 350. All three companies make an excellent tuner.

Ok thanks! I'll look into that.

 

[Arizona Jones]

How about a picture of the current tuners?

If they are like the below tuners, it looks like Hipshot Ultralites are probably the way to go.

They come in two general sizes; 1/2" and 3/8".

Contact them with questions, they are very easy to deal with.

 

[DriesG]

How about a picture of the current tuners?

If they are like the below tuners, it looks like Hipshot Ultralites are probably the way to go.

They come in two general sizes; 1/2" and 3/8".

Contact them with questions, they are very easy to deal with.

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Yes: they are the same. I'm going for 3/8" hipshots in black.
thanks

 

[MastoDigesto]

Yes: they are the same. I'm going for 3/8" hipshots in black.
thanks

Reviving this thread . Did the replacement solve the neck dive issue? I’m desperately looking for a solution. I love my Viking, but only playing sitting down. After 15 minutes of playing standing up I need my chiropractor.

 

[DriesG]

Reviving this thread . Did the replacement solve the neck dive issue? I’m desperately looking for a solution. I love my Viking, but only playing sitting down. After 15 minutes of playing standing up I need my chiropractor.

Actually didn't go for the replacement. Bought and sold some other basses in the last couple of months, so this had to wait...

 

[MastoDigesto]

Actually didn't go for the replacement. Bought and sold some other basses in the last couple of months, so this had to wait...

Ok, thanks for the reply. If I make any progression on the neck dive issue, I’ll put it in this thread.