Jazz bass tuners

[heave1]

I have a 5 string Squier Classic Vibe Jazz bass and need some replacement tuners. The stock tuners are hard to tune and loose. Tightened everything up and still won't stay tuned very well. Can anything be done to the stock tuners to tighten the ratio?
Can I buy a set of 4 and just one extra or do I have to buy 2 sets?
Why did I buy a 5 string?

 

[lz4005]

Can anything be done to the stock tuners to tighten the ratio?

The ratio is how many times you have to turn the key for the post to turn once. That doesn't change.

 

[Scoops]

I have a 5 string Squier Classic Vibe Jazz bass and need some replacement tuners. The stock tuners are hard to tune and loose. Tightened everything up and still won't stay tuned very well. Can anything be done to the stock tuners to tighten the ratio?

Yes, but it would be cheaper to buy new tuners

Can I buy a set of 4 and just one extra or do I have to buy 2 sets?

Many places that sell bass tuners sell them individually, and when you order, you order 4 for the bass side and one for the treble side

Why did I buy a 5 string?

I may break the end of the internet if I told you

 

[heave1]

That B string makes a great thumb rest, though.

 

[CallMeAl]

You can try to tighten the leaf spring. It's a small piece of bent metal that pushes the worm gear up into the housing.

Tip: loose tuning machine gears on Fender MIM bass

Or trade that sucker in for a better 4 string!

 

[heave1]

Thanks. I will try that.

 

[jchrisk1]

Just replace them with better tuners. Good tuners are well worth the money. Look in the TB classifieds until you find some that will fit, and, get a great price on them.