What is this tuning part called?

[William Burnette]

This broke, so I need a replacement. What is it called and what specifics do I need to know to purchase one compatible with the rest of my tuning parts? Is it purchasable by itself?

And here is the tuning anatomical context if that even matters :

 

[elgecko]

That's the tuning key and its' shaft (?). Either way, you'll probably have to buy the whole assembly.

 

[RustyAxe]

No, you won't find the worm-gear shaft for sale by itself. You can pick up Fender-type tuners cheap enough and replace the whole thing. Someone on Hartford CL is selling a Fender set for $12.

 

[Shabz]

love the use of the phrase anatomical context there

 

[William Burnette]

Okay, so as far as specifics go, will this go for any bass with this easily distinguishable fender looking type, or are there even more specific, different types of these? I have a sterling s.u.b. Ray5.

 

[William Burnette]

love the use of the phrase anatomical context there

Heh

 

[Oren Hudson]

There are many Fender looking tuners that all look similar, but in fact, vary greatly. If you're trying to match the other 3 or 4, make sure the replacement matches.

 

[iiipopes]

It might take awhile. If one broke, the others are weak. You might contact a MM Sterling/S.U.B. dealer to see if one is available, or if you don't want to purchase a new one, make sure you type your bass model and year into the search engine along with "bass tuner" to see if you can get something that is a direct match to come up.

 

[rojo412]

Post a pic of a whole tuner, if you could. I may have a match.

 

[William Burnette]

Post a pic of a whole tuner, if you could. I may have a match.

 

[Camaro69]

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Did it fall over and break, or are the others at risk of breaking as well?

 

[William Burnette]

Did it fall over and break, or are the others at risk of breaking as well?

Well, the tuning key just broke off from the shaft one day. I handle my bass with care, and it's only a little over a year old. When my dad vacuums, he lays all the instruments in one place, and although I'm sure he takes decent care in doing so, sometimes I see them in iffy positions, on top of each other and such. I know I should take the initiative in putting it up properly out of the way, but all this time I feel it's been treated good. I was surprised the tuner broke.

 

[Camaro69]

Well, the tuning key just broke off from the shaft one day. I handle my bass with care, and it's only a little over a year old. When my dad vacuums, he lays all the instruments in one place, and although I'm sure he takes decent care in doing so, sometimes I see them in iffy positions, on top of each other and such. I know I should take the initiative in putting it up properly out of the way, but all this time I feel it's been treated good. I was surprised the tuner broke.

Ok was just curious if the whole set was iffy

 

[rojo412]

The tuners I have don't match, sorry. They're a different shape base plate and have a different contour on the part where yours broke.
If you don't mind a slightly different tuner, I'll do some measuring, but I think you can find an exact one somewhere.

 

[William Burnette]

The tuners I have don't match, sorry. They're a different shape base plate and have a different contour on the part where yours broke.
If you don't mind a slightly different tuner, I'll do some measuring, but I think you can find an exact one somewhere.

I don't really care much for matching the other ones, as long as it works, I guess.

 

[rojo412]

When I get home, I'll shoot some shots with measurements to see if these would fit.

 

[/\/\3phist0]

they are generic import cloverleaf worm gear tuners get a set op Ping tuners from your local music store or amazon.

 

[William Burnette]

When I get home, I'll shoot some shots with measurements to see if these would fit.

You are a kind fellow.

they are generic import cloverleaf worm gear tuners get a set op Ping tuners from your local music store or amazon.

Do you know around what one typically costs?

 

[rojo412]

Okay, so here's the dimensions for the marked sections above:

RED: 24mm
GREEN: 19mm
BLUE: 27mm
WHITE: 90mm
ORANGE: 16mm
YELLOW: 30mm

If anything is the same on your tuners, you may be able to switch just the shaft.

And thank you for the compliment! There's a ton of great people on here and they love to help. TB has helped me a lot, so I try to do so whenever I can.

 

[William Burnette]

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Okay, so here's the dimensions for the marked sections above:

RED: 24mm
GREEN: 19mm
BLUE: 27mm
WHITE: 90mm
ORANGE: 16mm
YELLOW: 30mm

If anything is the same on your tuners, you may be able to switch just the shaft.

And thank you for the compliment! There's a ton of great people on here and they love to help. TB has helped me a lot, so I try to do so whenever I can.

Everything matches except for the blue and white, which both don't matter. I can use your shaft, trusting that the width of the shaft is the same.