Machine head tuner identification.

[NewUser]

Anyone know what these are? Was searching for a set and wondered if I found some gems. Thanks in advance.

 

https://reverb.com/item/39511940-unknown-bass-machine-heads-4-string-black

 

[John Cribbin]

Well they kinda look like a Gotoh generic replacement with a Schaller style gear cover.

[KiOgon]

If you're OK with local collection, maybe you can have a look at them before handing over your hard earnt, but if you're thinking of paying £75, probably more all in after shipping - NO.

[neepheid]

These aren't one thing or another - they're closest to Schaller M4 but the mounting screw is below the tuner and offset to the left - this is neither like the Gotoh GB707 or Schaller M4 (where the mounting screw is below the tuner in line with the centre of the capstan) nor the Schaller M4 180 (where the mounting screw is at the bottom to the left of the tuner and aligned with the bottom of the tuner to all intents and purposes).

 

I'd avoid them - I can't think of any other tuners in this form factor which has the mounting screw there.  Fine if you never need to replace/upgrade them but if you do, you'll have holes to fill.  Also no idea who made them so I've no idea how good (mechanically speaking) they are.

[neepheid]

Also, one of the nylon bushes looks discoloured and broken:

 

[NewUser]

Thank you all, I will stay away from them. 

[Maude]

The musical note rather than a makers logo screams cheap to me. 

 

Unless there is a maker that uses that as a logo, in which case, you never saw me, alright? 

[kingforaday]

I don’t know specifically who makes them but I had them on a bass made by TBC - ‘The Bass Company’ (here’s a sold one on  Reverb if anyone’s curious) they may well be their own brand/design as the bridge was (and was stamped tbc)

 

nice bass and looks a lot more expensive than it was.