Replacement Tuners for MIM Jazz Bass

[mwiles30]

Anyone know of a direct-replacement upgrade tuning machine for MIM Fender Jazz Basses?

 

[Pilgrim]

To define "upgrade", it would help to know what problem you're trying to solve.

 

[mwiles30]

I'm not really having any problems, but I want a machine that's more accurate. The stock MIM machines a slight bit of play in them, so I want to step up to something made with greater precision.

 

[bh2]

I'm assuming they're loose? You can tighten them yourself by bending the metal springer or fit replacements. I put a set of Wilkinson's on my MiM p bass no problem. I'm 100% that fender vintage ones will fit also.

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[rootmonster57]

Hipshot HB-7 are direct drop in replacements for Mexi Fenders and are much more accurate as they are 27:1 tuning ratio.

 

[Aussiephoenix]

Hipshot HB-7 are direct drop in replacements for Mexi Fenders and are much more accurate as they are 27:1 tuning ratio.

Is that all tehre is?

Just the Hipshot?
No Schaller, Gotoh etc Options?

 

[Dennis_UK]

I recently put Schaller BMFLs on my MIM P. They are what fender used from 76 on. They fit fine, although the plate size is different, so new holes need drilling. Other than that, they are the best, IMHO. One thing that is awkward is that the vintage-style bushings supplied with Schallers (or the Vintage Reverse Gotohs that are fitted to the Reissues) do not fit the MIMs or Squiers. Or probably even MIAs. To get round this, I cut strips from a plastic shampoo bottle to fill out the peghead holes, the fitted the bush into that. Worked well on two basses so far.

 

[ghostjs]

hmmmm so is the standard fender tuner peg holes 11/16? i was hoping to get Gotoh Reverse tuners for my 2008 MIM standard Jazz bass... im looking for that vintage tuner look and i wanna make sure it will fit in my bass

 

[johnk_10]

gotoh res-o-lites are 28:1, look like vintage reverse tuners, fit the 11/16" holes/bushings, are lightweight, have no slop, and turn very smoothly. they even have adjustable resistance/ tension. the only problem is, is that they're quite pricey.

i have them on 6 of my basses and i love 'em.

 

[bh2]

I reckon these are the ones to go for...

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[acebase62]

I prefer the vintage reverse style as well. These work well for me:

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