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Replacement light weight tuners for Fender Road Worn Jazz

Discussion in 'Basses [BG]' started by jongor, Jun 16, 2020.

  1. Jun 16, 2020 #1
    jongor

    jongor

    Jan 11, 2003
    Maine
    Anyone done this?

    Looking for a direct replacement; would like to not to have to drill any new holes.

    It looks like the Hipshot HB3 are very close in dimensions, but would like to get confirmation from someone who may have done this.
     
  2. Jun 16, 2020 #2
    Yahboy

    Yahboy

    May 21, 2008
    Gotoh gb640. Res-o-lite. Direct replacement parts.

    I been use on my previous CV50P , lighter than stock tuner , reduce all tuning machine weight around 300 grams.

    I believe weight reduce more notable from roadworn bass heavy vintage turning machine .

    Hope help
     
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  3. Jun 16, 2020 #3
    Gib82

    Gib82 Supporting Member

    Mar 9, 2009
    Just a heads up. I ordered a set of HB3’s for my road worn jazz. Didn’t fit. Not even close. The string posts were way to small. That was my experience.
     
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  4. Jun 16, 2020 #4
    jongor

    jongor

    Jan 11, 2003
    Maine
    What did fit?
     
  5. Jun 16, 2020 #5
    Gib82

    Gib82 Supporting Member

    Mar 9, 2009
    Unfortunately, I ended up putting the original tuners back on and sold the bass. Wish I could be hope helpful.
     
  6. Jun 17, 2020 #6
    jongor

    jongor

    Jan 11, 2003
    Maine
    Looking at the Hipshot cut sheet for the HB3 it says the post dia. is 0.551", I measured the Road Worn tuner post to be 0.56"....very close to being the same; are you sure you tried the HB3?
     
  7. Jun 17, 2020 #7
    Gib82

    Gib82 Supporting Member

    Mar 9, 2009
    100% sure. Maybe the holes were cut a little too big on my bass. Hopefully, the HB3's will work out for you.
     
  8. Jun 22, 2020 #8
    jongor

    jongor

    Jan 11, 2003
    Maine
    Got the HB3's, fit perfectly....but holding them in my hand (not very accurate) they feels like the same weight....:/

    Don't want to spend the money and not get weight savings!!....ugh.
     
  9. Jun 22, 2020 #9
    bassdude51

    bassdude51 "You never even called me by my name." Supporting Member

    Nov 1, 2008
    Central Ohio
    He's 100% correct! They will knock off almost 5 oz off of your bass and head stock. That's a lot! Your bass will balance better too.
     
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  10. Jun 22, 2020 #10
    ROOTSnFIFTHS

    ROOTSnFIFTHS Low-end Lover since '78!

    Oct 25, 2012
    NJ to Sin City
    I did the same with the Gotos .. Goodbye neckdive.
     
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