Primary Bass - HB2 Bass Tuning Machine

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HB2 Bass Tuning Machine

$43.56 on Hipshotproducts.com

Description

HB2 Dimensions

Replace your sloppy, worn out tuning machines with a set of Hipshot American Classics. The HB2 is a direct replacement for the Schaller® BMF tuner that was first found on CBS era Fender® basses manufactured between 1967 and 1982. Since then, the BMF tuner has been featured on countless boutique builds and Custom Shop models.

Robust stamped and machined construction

27:1 tuning ratio

Adjustable tension nylon bearing system

Reversible shaft for tre

Firsthand experiences

Comments from forums and Reddit

Discussed in Lightweight Machine Heads for my Jazz in the TalkBass community

Burwabit

I suggest Hipshot as an exact match HB2 Bass Tuning Machine ... more

Discussed in Closet cleaning in the TalkBass community

Malak the Mad

I could be wrong, but they look like HB2's, the same used on Fenders made from the 1970's to early '80s, Geddy-sigs and the Classic/Vintera '70s basses. HB2 Bass Tuning Machine ... more

Discussed in Need some advice on capstan guide removal in the TalkBass community

Kurt Henningsen

Nah, they will get me the right ones or I will send it all back. They make a big deal about the difference between the USA and Japanese tuners. What they said to buy is what I ... ... more

byacey

Those Klusons look to be a higher ratio gear head too, compared to the Schaller style. ... more

Discussed in Lightweight tuners for Neckdive in the TalkBass community

1bassplayinfool

Not sure how much lighter these would be: [link] [link] ... more

Grinderman

Those certainly look the closest or most direct replacements. I do wonder why Gotoh doesn't offer a Res-O-Lite version of the FB30. ... more

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