Bazmono Posted May 18, 2019 Share Posted May 18, 2019 (edited) Hey all! Yesterday I received a 70s Epiphone ET280 I bought on eBay. From what I can see the bass is in full working condition except for the machine heads. Ideally, I'd like to keep the same style so was wondering if anybody would know where I'd get something that would fit. Any help is greatly appreciated! Edited May 18, 2019 by Bazmono Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassassin Posted May 18, 2019 Share Posted May 18, 2019 These tuners were really common on Japanese basses from the 70s and early 80s, sets & individuals turn up on Ebay from time to time, I've even seen a couple of OEM sets in their original Gotoh packaging. They did come with two different sized backplates - the ones on your Epi are the smaller type. Some Korean basses had identical-looking tuners but these have chromed plastic buttons instead of the cast metal originals - these break quite easily so it's worth making sure what you're getting! If you don't need them to be the original style but just fit the original holes, these look like they might do - but measure up first: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2-a-side-Vintage-Electric-Bass-Guitar-Tuners-No15/132288733875 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazmono Posted May 18, 2019 Author Share Posted May 18, 2019 Fantastic! Thank you. I had searched eBay but couldn't find them. Much appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyTravis Posted May 18, 2019 Share Posted May 18, 2019 this guy has some... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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