77 Jazz Bass Tuning Pegs

[SamPlaysBass]

Hi guys, I’ve taken my ‘77 jazz bass to a well respected luthier to have a refret, new tuning pegs and general TLC. One of the issues is that the tuning pegs, particularly on the G and D strings, seem to be slipping and not working to their full potential. There’s a fair bit of corrosion on the G tuning peg and every time I’ve restrung it, I seem to fight with the D string not sitting on the ferrule properly and the string popping out. Also, the tuning peg on the D string ‘hangs over’ the edge of the headstock(!?). I’m going to replace them as it’s a working bass through and through. What recommendations would you have for replacements? Something ideally with a smaller baseplate than the originals and obviously reliable and sturdy. Photos of the old ones for those interested. Cheers!

[Dov65]

Looks like HB2's on your bass, Hipshot HB7'S should fit...nip onto Hipshot web page and check the dimensions. If the HB7's which have a smaller base plate area do fit you gota redrill for screws 🙂