Measurement for tuners

[ZachisSuperCool]

I was curious what the measurement for tuners is actually measuring. Is it the whole diameter or the depth of the hole? I wanted to figure out what size I needed to buy for my bass.

 

[Jake of Bass]

Tuners? Ummm, they're electronic and measure in cents and/or hertz so you can get your bass to the correct pitch, ie. in tune.

Perhaps you mean machine heads?

 

[ZachisSuperCool]

zz obviously I meant that

 

[slyjoe]

Uhh, the depth of the hole goes all the way through the headstock.

 

[VroomVroom]

Wow, semantics aside, I didn't think it was that difficult of a question.

To the best of my knowledge, the measurement (i.e. 11/16") is for the diameter of the headstock opening. That said, if your instrument doesn't fit the standard specs noted in most manufacturer's product lines (i.e. http://store.hipshotproducts.com/cart.php?m=product_detail&p=93), it's probably worth a follow-up call or email to ensure that the length of the post (generally either 3/8" or 1/2") is a good match with the depth/thickness of your headstock. For that matter, probably worthwhile ensuring that the mounting holes on the back of the headstock match as well. Here's a spec sheet, again referencing Hipshot, if it's of any help:

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Good luck...

 

[slyjoe]

Sorry for the semantics sidetrack.

I've really only run across two sizes of Fender cloverleaf tuners. Most are 11/16, but one I got had the small (Japan?) tuners.

 

[Rodent]

Fender USA/MIM 1/2" tuner keys utilize a 11/16" diameter hole.

Hipshot Ultralights come in two main sizes - the Fender size above and a 3/8" tuner key that fits a 9/16" hole commonly used by keys based on the GB7's


MIJ Fender keys I've seen do not conform to either of the above sizes, and are instead sized to fit a hole that is closer to 5/8" diameter.

all the best,

R

 

[Jake of Bass]

The OP hasn't specified what bass he has though... or which machine heads he's looking at...