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Post subject: Why did Fender change...........
Posted: Thu Oct 30, 2008 10:47 am
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Why did Fender change from the 5 in a row tuners on thier 5-string basses to the 4 in a row with the 5th on the treble side of the headstock ? I certainly prefer the looks of the tuners all in one row but, I am sure there is a logical reason for the change. Just curious.

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Posted: Sat Nov 01, 2008 3:57 pm
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maybe it was to dampen harmonic vibrations, could have had a warping issue also :?: :?: :?: :?:


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Posted: Mon Nov 03, 2008 12:24 pm
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I use the Fender RB V Jazz Bass. It has 4 on the top & 1 on the bottom. I think it is so Fender can use classic sized tuning keys. Otherwise you have to use smaller keys or elongate the headstock, which would look strange (not Fender scale) and cause the neck to be unbalanced (drop down).

The machines on the RB V tuners are ultralights with a small base, though the keys themselves are full sized.


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