BassAgent Posted September 24, 2009 Posted September 24, 2009 The tuner of the D-string on my Yamaha TRB seems to have broken down, all of a sudden (I really don't have a clue what happened, I didn't touch it except to tune it). It's supposed to look like this (it's the G-string): But it looks like this: Do you guys know a solution? Or do I have to buy new tuners? Quote
mrcrow Posted September 24, 2009 Posted September 24, 2009 the little screw on the end is used to set to lock the tuner rotation..or prevent it turning back perhaps if this is removed the tuning knob could be removed and replaced i think it would leave the main body still in the headstock the tuner looks like a schaller Quote
BassAgent Posted September 24, 2009 Author Posted September 24, 2009 It's a stock Yamaha Japan tuner. Resembles a Gotoh. Quote
BassAgent Posted September 25, 2009 Author Posted September 25, 2009 Unfortunately, nothing seems to work... One of the washers has decided to break in half and the rest of the tuners aren't what they're supposed to be... However, I don't know what tuners to buy. Hipshot? Schaller? Gotoh? And if so, which types fit my bass? I've heard that Yamaha hardware is regularly "it just doesn't really fit", just like IKEA. I know you can buy parts at Yamaha, but aren't they super duper expensive? Quote
mrcrow Posted September 27, 2009 Posted September 27, 2009 [quote name='BassAgent' post='608781' date='Sep 25 2009, 09:52 PM']Unfortunately, nothing seems to work... One of the washers has decided to break in half and the rest of the tuners aren't what they're supposed to be... However, I don't know what tuners to buy. Hipshot? Schaller? Gotoh? And if so, which types fit my bass? I've heard that Yamaha hardware is regularly "it just doesn't really fit", just like IKEA. I know you can buy parts at Yamaha, but aren't they super duper expensive?[/quote] i know look at their pups...why the F*** they couldnt just keep to fender shape and size....head in hands this kills the credibility of some makers..in fact quite a lot..with their frilly knickers and distant after sales offices if you can get a tuner off...you may find a schaller will do...all it sees is a hole in a headstock and a thickness of wood those are the criteria.. best of luck with that Quote
BassAgent Posted September 30, 2009 Author Posted September 30, 2009 Right, I've taken the gamble and ordered Gotoh GB7s. I hope they'll fit. Quote
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