only4 Posted July 27, 2016 Share Posted July 27, 2016 A simple request, or so i thought. I'm after a set of Gotoh Res-o-lite GB350 machine heads (2 either side config in chrome) to replace the cheap "Gotohlikes" that are fitted to a bass i have just bought, the bass suffers from a little neck dive and i thought this would be an improvement, The only problem is that i can't find anybody that has stock in the UK, a few places i have tried can order them for me but the delivery time is 4 to 6 weeks. Hipshot Ultralite 3/8" post is an option and they seem to be available but i'm not sure if they are as good. What are your thoughts? Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deksawyer Posted July 27, 2016 Share Posted July 27, 2016 The Gotoh's are marginally lighter, but I prefer the Hipshots. Both are quality machine heads and you can't go wrong with either.... D. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wateroftyne Posted July 27, 2016 Share Posted July 27, 2016 I've got the Hipshots on two of my basses - can't fault 'em. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trueno Posted July 27, 2016 Share Posted July 27, 2016 Can't comment on the Gotohs, but I once got a Status fretless neck for a P bass and decided to get the Hipshots to keep it all light and well balanced. No complaints at all... would use them again if I had to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
only4 Posted August 7, 2016 Author Share Posted August 7, 2016 Update, I managed to acquire some res-o-lite machine heads to make the swap and I'm really impressed. They are significantly lighter than Hipshot ultra lights, feel extremely sturdy and smooth in use. My initial feeling is that they are a little more refined than the ultra lights. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M@23 Posted August 7, 2016 Share Posted August 7, 2016 How are they more refined? I've never had a set, but have had loads of basses with Hipshots and can't fault them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
only4 Posted August 8, 2016 Author Share Posted August 8, 2016 The overall look and feel of the castings/parts and a couple of design differences like the amount and quality of the thread that goes through the headstock, to me make a difference (I'm a mechanical engineer) which can be a curse when looking at and using this kind of thing ;-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delberthot Posted August 8, 2016 Share Posted August 8, 2016 My experience of the Resolites was when I was putting together a Warmoth bass. I must have drilled the holes slightly too small and instead of getting resistance telling me this, one of the screws snapped Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
only4 Posted August 9, 2016 Author Share Posted August 9, 2016 I imagine the air was blue!! What a pain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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