ritch Posted May 19, 2014 Share Posted May 19, 2014 (edited) Hi All, I wonder if anybody can help me. I've got a mid 80s Japanese Fender Precision, whose machine heads aren't the best (or at least they're not as smooth/stable as some of my other fenders). Does anybody know what would be a good upgrade for them, ideally Fender own, or at least looking very similar if not, and using the same holes with no modification? I've attached a photo of them if it helps. They look to me like they might be Fender/Schaller 70s style ones. Can anybody confirm this? Cheers Rich Edited May 19, 2014 by ritch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stu_g Posted May 19, 2014 Share Posted May 19, 2014 hi i had an E serial jap p bass and i fitted machineheads off a fender 70s p bass which fitted straight on i know wilkinson do replacement ones [url="http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Wilkinson-Open-Bass-Machine-Head-Tuner-HWJB200-Chrome-/370743780430?pt=UK_Guitar_Accessories&hash=item56520d244e"]http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Wilkinson-Open-Bass-Machine-Head-Tuner-HWJB200-Chrome-/370743780430?pt=UK_Guitar_Accessories&hash=item56520d244e[/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gjones Posted May 19, 2014 Share Posted May 19, 2014 Yeah look like 70s type. Strings direct do a set for £60 http://www.stringsdirect.co.uk/p/921749/fender-pure-vintage-70s-bass-tuning-machineheads/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ritch Posted May 19, 2014 Author Share Posted May 19, 2014 Wicked. Thanks guys. I think I'll invest in some nice Fender ones, unless anybody pops up with some they are getting rid of in the meantime. Thanks Rich Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bh2 Posted May 20, 2014 Share Posted May 20, 2014 (edited) They look like nice machines, Gotohs I think, I have them on my jap fretless P. Maybes they just need tightening? http://www.talkbass.com/threads/loose-tuners.895083/ Edited May 21, 2014 by bh2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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