Plastic washers for tuners?

[dincz]

A couple of mine have broken although I'm always very gentle with my basses.

Why does this happen? Are they a standard size? Thomann lists them but no size or brand info - 15 Euro postage makes it not worthwhile anyway.

Another long shot question for the few Czech BC members. What are they called in Czech and where can I get some?

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Edited December 30, 2013 by dincz

[dincz]

Bump - or maybe this is a world first

[BanditSid]

I had the same problem on my Ibanez bass, I replaced the it with a stainless spring washer, it was the same thickness and has been fine since.

[HowieBass]

I don't know if Allparts in the UK would be any cheaper for postage but here's the page for the item http://www.allparts.uk.com/products/plastic-spring-washers-for-bass-keys-between-button-and-housing-8-pieces-white

[dincz]

Thanks to all for your advice. After having a brainwave and remembering I had credit with Thomann for reviews I wrote of other stuff I bought from them, I then found out the credit had expired

So Allparts it is. Thanks again

[dincz]

As both Allparts and Thomann listed only one type of these washers, I assumed that they must be a standard size. They aren't and the ones from Allparts don't fit

Looks like I'll have to go rummaging at the hardware store.

[RAY AGAINST THE MACHINE]

Ch guitars ??

[kevin_lindsay]

I had the same problem on a Fender 5 string Jazz about15 years ago.

I drilled a hole in a plectrum, and then trimmed it using a pair of scissors to get the round shape.

15 years on and its still intact, and the tuner works perfectly.

[threedaymonk]

I think they might just be PTFE (teflon) washers, which come in a whole range of sizes for a few pennies each.

[steve-bbb]

[quote name='dincz' timestamp='1389389264' post='2333861']
As both Allparts and Thomann listed only one type of these washers, I assumed that they must be a standard size. They aren't and the ones from Allparts don't fit

Looks like I'll have to go rummaging at the hardware store.
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i have some nylon washers which FatRich sent me for my Status but they didnt fit - couldnt tell you the size but if you want to PM a postal address i'll put them in an envelope and post them on free of charge

Edited January 18, 2014 by steve-bbb