Hofner Shorty Bass - Machine Head Recos?

[GZR71]

Hey guys,

First thread. Bought a new Hofner Shorty Bass to keep in the overhead in my cubicle at work. Love the bass but hate the strings and having a hard time changing them due to the very cheap included machine heads.

Anyone here have a recommendation for a heftier, turn key replacement?

Thanks.

 

[bluecab]

I installed Schaller M4B-2000 mechanics, very good and nice.
Strings I recommend are GHS Pressure Wounds.
Pickup EMGHz and a Wilkinson Bridge, didn't like the chrome monster on such a tiny instrument.

 

[shoulderpet]

I installed Schaller M4B-2000 mechanics, very good and nice.
Strings I recommend are GHS Pressure Wounds.
Pickup EMGHz and a Wilkinson Bridge, didn't like the chrome monster on such a tiny instrument.

Sorry for bumping an old thread, what model of Emg hz did you use?