GuyB Posted January 21, 2021 Share Posted January 21, 2021 I am trying to find the best Inexpensive Machine Heads/Tuners for a 10 string project, 5 left side, 5 right side. Any ideas, as I'm not a bass player. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grahambythesea Posted January 21, 2021 Share Posted January 21, 2021 With that many you’ll need lightweight to avoid massive neck dive. Licensed Hipshots would be good and are much cheaper than the US made ones. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeftyJ Posted January 21, 2021 Share Posted January 21, 2021 Warwick-branded tuners are surprisingly affordable, and pretty solid. When I wanted to replace the gold hardware on one of my Streamers with black I was pleasantly surprised by their prices. Thomann stocks them, and Warwick's own webshop is rather excellent too. Don't know if any UK suppliers do too. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGreek Posted January 21, 2021 Share Posted January 21, 2021 Wilkinson's seem to be held in quite high esteem for inexpensive parts. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
binky_bass Posted January 21, 2021 Share Posted January 21, 2021 Wilkinson are perfectly serviceable, and are actually very light and fairly cheap. They would be a good, reliable choice. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foxyFuze Posted January 21, 2021 Share Posted January 21, 2021 I had a Retrovibe bass for a short while. The lightweight tuners on them were very smooth; they may be able to assist if you drop them a line. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chienmortbb Posted January 22, 2021 Share Posted January 22, 2021 11 hours ago, foxyFuze said: I had a Retrovibe bass for a short while. The lightweight tuners on them were very smooth; they may be able to assist if you drop them a line. Retrovibe are now owned by Chowny. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hellzero Posted January 22, 2021 Share Posted January 22, 2021 Go headless ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Little Dragon Posted January 22, 2021 Share Posted January 22, 2021 Retrovibe is still separate from Chowny but collaborate on some models. A few tuners have showed up on their website recently. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itu Posted January 22, 2021 Share Posted January 22, 2021 On 21/01/2021 at 13:36, GuyB said: the best Inexpensive Machine Heads/Tuners... ...are not cheap, but you may be able to make good deals. Schaller, Gotoh, Wilkinson... I would also check classifieds here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chownybass Posted February 3, 2021 Share Posted February 3, 2021 On 22/01/2021 at 09:23, Chienmortbb said: Retrovibe are now owned by Chowny. We collaborate but are separate companies. Just FYI. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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