Question about my bass- tuning peg is "backwards"?

[BassMeower]

Hi- new here.

A few people have commented on my "backwards" tuning peg on my Jay Turser bass. I've attached a photo. The D string tuning peg turns the opposite direction from the G. Any insights? I'm struggling to find a photo of what it is supposed to look like.

Photos attached...

Thanks in advance and I apologize if this post is in the wrong place.

 

[BassMeower]

On closer inspection, it looks like the D peg should be on the opposite side of the headstock. Which seems strange to me.

 

[dabbler]

Judging on where the hole for it is drilled, it looks like it should/has to be right where it is. IOW, this was intentional.

Yeah it looks a little unusual, but that's how it was designed.

 

[esa372]

Your D-string is incorrectly wound.

In the first photo, you can see that the D-string angles to the right, from the string tree to the right side of the tuning machine.

Run the string straight up from the string tree to the left side of the tuning machine (matching the G-string), and they will turn in the same direction.

 

[Ronbeast]

This is a Musicman style bass right?

I could be wrong here, but I think I remember reading before that it was an intentional move by Jay Turser to make their headstock different than the Musicman Stingray headstock.

I also seem to remember people flipping that tuner around or replacing that tuner so that the tuner is on the other side of the headstock.

I’m sure someone else will know more. It’s a bit hazy for me.

 

[JKos]

Your D-string is incorrectly wound.

Bingo. Although, holding a piece of paper up to the screen, it looks like the string will not clear the center post of the string tree. Strange.

- John

 

[soulman969]

Your D-string is incorrectly wound.

In the first photo, you can see that the D-string angles to the right, from the string tree to the right side of the tuning machine.

Run the string straight up from the string tree to the left side of the tuning machine (matching the G-string), and they will turn in the same direction.

Yep. The string should pull straight back from the tuner not on an angle.

 

[Stevorebob]

Your D-string is incorrectly wound.

In the first photo, you can see that the D-string angles to the right, from the string tree to the right side of the tuning machine.

Run the string straight up from the string tree to the left side of the tuning machine (matching the G-string), and they will turn in the same direction.

This.

 

[JKos]

Yet a straight line from the nut slot to the left side of the tuner passes right through the screw of the string tree. So it won't be straight that way, either.

 

[BassMeower]

Thanks... I’ve had the strings replaced a few times in the past few years and it is always ends up in this configuration. And it came "new" this way (was supposedly never played, in original box, when I bought it)

I wasn't sure of the model but it appears is the Musicman one and on a google search, this is what I find for headstock appearance...

 

[Stevorebob]

I’ve seen Turners with this 2x2 tuner configuration and 3x2 fives, as well. Odd, they are. For the D to turn like the G, the strings need to be on the same side of the posts — that is, on the upper side.

 

[2tonic]

Your D-string is incorrectly wound.

In the first photo, you can see that the D-string angles to the right, from the string tree to the right side of the tuning machine.

Run the string straight up from the string tree to the left side of the tuning machine (matching the G-string), and they will turn in the same direction.

Yep, THIS.
Alternatively, turn the D string tuner around and remount it as a 3+1 scenario.

JK. You actually need a new tuner from a 4 on a side set. Looks like someone at the factory grabbed a part from the wrong bin and put 2 G string tuners on. Get the right style tuner and it looks to be a clean retrofit...that is to say, it will use the same screw holes

 

[2tonic]

Must be a "Friday" or a "Monday" bass!!

(ask an auto worker.....they'll explain!)

 

[Felken]

String isn't wound the same direction as the G string. Make sure the string goes down the left side of the tuning peg, the same way it is on the G string.

Maybe it was supposed to be a 3+1 layout, but someone put a G tuner to make it a 2+2. If that's the case, then you've got a pretty unique bass there.

 

[WardEarth]

its not right, but it probably still plays the same.

 

[cataract]

Man, I’m looking at all of these photos and not liking anything about them.. my OCD is in full swing

 

[Bassamatic]

Yes - I think it is a tuner from the wrong side - not easy to tell by looking. The tuners are NOT the same in a 2+ 2 setup - they are reversed on the other side.

 

[mikewalker]

Just string it like this, it'll be fine... and will tune up like a normal "2+2" headstock.

I have seen headstocks with WAY LESS "Straight-string-pull" than that, and they have been perfectly functional

 

[RBrownBass]

JK. You actually need a new tuner from a 4 on a side set. Looks like someone at the factory grabbed a part from the wrong bin and put 2 G string tuners on. Get the right style tuner and it looks to be a clean retrofit...that is to say, it will use the same screw holes

He doesn't have to buy another tuner. That tuner disassembles and can be used for bass or treble side. But the strings won't line up no matter what he does unless he goes thru the trouble of plugging and drilling a new hole for the D tuner. Notice how the D tuner is farther away from the bass edge of the headstock than the E and A tuners? That's not supposed to happen. I bet Jay Turser did it this way to avoid a lawsuit from you know who...

EDIT: OP, the bass will work fine no matter which side you choose to put the string on or the tuner on. If it's functioning properly now, I'd leave it as is. The hole locations are not gonna let it look "accurate", to be kind, no matter what you do.

 

[user362432]

It is just peg reversed.
Take off D tuner and flip over the peg at the other side and you are fine.