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Post subject: Long Stem Tuners on new MiM J-Bass
Posted: Wed Jul 05, 2017 4:44 pm
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Many decades ago I owned a 65 J-Bass. The bass had long stem tuners. I just recently bought new MiM J-bass. I want to install long stem tuners on it, like my J-Bass of long ago. I have seen long stem tuners on Ebay. Will these new long stem tuners fit and function on my new MiM J-Bass?


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Post subject: Re: Long Stem Tuners on new MiM J-Bass
Posted: Thu Jul 06, 2017 5:32 pm
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Anything will fit, given enough tools and patience. If you're asking will they be a drop-on fit, that depends. Remove one of your tuners and measure the outside diameter of the existing bushing. If it's the same (or very very close) to the set you want to install, then yes. If not, you'll either need to enlarge or reduce the size of the holes in the bass's headstock. It might be prudent to take your instrument to a qualified luthier and let him assess the situation. Also, you *may* need to drill new holes for the mounting screws. Again, if you have no experience with such activities a luthier can help.

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