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Wilkinson Tuners

dwc3690

dwc3690

Nov 25, 2005
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Metro Detroit Area
#1
I have been looking at replacement tuners (vintage fender style), and I see that Wilkinson are much cheaper than Fender, Schaller, or Hipshot.

The Wilkinson are about $40 a set, while the others are around $80... Anyone have experience with Wilkinson and another brand, that could shed some light on why they are half the price as the the rest of the competition.

Thanks,
Dan C.
 
#2
I have purchased Wilkinson tuners for two project basses I did. These are really fantastic tuners for the money. I like these tuners because they offer the long stem very much like the Fender reverse tuners did. They hold tune very good and look fantastic. I purchased these on Ebay for $20.00 a set.
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smaughazard said:
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This seems to have quite a bit of info.
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Thanks for that.

Actually, a slightly better page (which took a bit of hunting) is [Invalid or Expired Link Removed], which lists products and retail prices in GBP, but doesn't give dimensions, gear ratio, or a hint about whether they're made in the UK, China, Freedonia or wherever.

Maybe not having much of a web site is how they keep costs down (only half kidding on that).

Reid
 
#7
I picked up a set of black 2x2 Wilkinsons for my custom Clement for $25. I bought 'em second-hand from a fellow TBer but they were actually still new in the package. I had them shipped to Tom for installation and I like them just fine.

They hold tune very well and they're very smooth. I cant comment on the weight factor because my neck and fingerboard are pretty heavy woods anyway (5 piece bubinga, wenge and walnut neck with a coco bolo fingerboard). In spite of that, the bass balances well and I dont get much neck dive so I guess they cant weigh TOO much!!

I wouldnt have a problem using them again-thats for sure!
 
#9
kjpollo said:
I picked up a set of black 2x2 Wilkinsons for my custom Clement for $25. I bought 'em second-hand from a fellow TBer but they were actually still new in the package. I had them shipped to Tom for installation and I like them just fine.

They hold tune very well and they're very smooth. I cant comment on the weight factor because my neck and fingerboard are pretty heavy woods anyway (5 piece bubinga, wenge and walnut neck with a coco bolo fingerboard). In spite of that, the bass balances well and I dont get much neck dive so I guess they cant weigh TOO much!!

I wouldnt have a problem using them again-thats for sure!
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Hi, old post, I know, but how has the black finish fared please? Has it worn off anywhere at all..? Cheers!
 
#10
dwc3690 said:
I have been looking at replacement tuners (vintage fender style), and I see that Wilkinson are much cheaper than Fender, Schaller, or Hipshot.

The Wilkinson are about $40 a set, while the others are around $80... Anyone have experience with Wilkinson and another brand, that could shed some light on why they are half the price as the the rest of the competition.

Thanks,
Dan C.
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Two of my basses came with Wilkinson Tuners and have no issues.
One of these also has Wilkinson pups and controls and also has no issues.

Oooops, zombie thread.....
 

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