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HB7 Bass Tuning Machine
Description
DimensionsRetire those worn out stock tuners and slap on a set of Hipshot American Classics! The HB7 is a direct replacement for Fender® Highway One tuning machines first featured on many MIM models. It is now a popular choice for many contemporary Fender® basses including Vintage Modified Squire®, USA and Custom Shop models. Many smaller, independent builders have adopted this machine as well.
Robust laser cut and machined construction
27:1 tuning ratio
Adjustable t
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Discussed in Hipshot USA HB7 Lollipop Tuning Machines in the TalkBass community
TideSwing
Excellent condition, includes bushings but no screws. These are drop in replacements for most MIM Fenders: HB7 Bass Tuning Machine Price includes CONUS shipping. Paypal or Zelle OK. Will trade for Hipshot USA HB6-C Ultralites only - 4 or 5-string set. [image] ... more
Discussed in Squier Standard P Bass Special Family in the TalkBass community
Lee Kirkham
Not sure what your budget is, but these are direct replacements for the tuners that came on the Standard P-Bass Specials from back then. Great tuners, drop-in compatibility, and ... ... more
obieito
Yes, thanks, those are the ones I located. Just feels a bit weird to spend more than half what I paid for the bass just for the tuners...:D So I think I'll wait on it, my idea ... ... more
Lee Kirkham
Just my advice here... The tuners should be the #1 upgrade as they are the weakest component of these basses. And whether it's the HB7 or the Ultralites, you can't miss with HipShot ... ... more
obieito
I will take your advice in account. Really the only two things that were not ok with the bass when I got it (very badly protected for shipping, thank god our mail people were kind!) ... ... more
Discussed in Sterling Ray 34 Tuners turn easy, then hard, then easy. in the TalkBass community
sissy kathy
Welcome to Talkbass. No that's not normal. They should operate just like your guitar tuners do, they're just bigger. It appears that the Hipshot HB7 will fit. Here's a link for them. CHECK THE DIMENSIONS CLOSELY. HB7 Bass Tuning Machine Before you get carried away replacing your machines (they're not cheap) try disassembling ... ... more
theslawdawg
Thank you for the help. I had the tuner on the treble side fail. The gear literally just stripped. I ordered one HB7 to see if it will do the trick. Those things are expensive for each one! ... more
60bass
Good advice and I'd like to add one more thing. If someone took those tuners apart before and didnt get the same gear back on the same tuner it came off from, sometimes they won't turn smoothly. Or the spring and plastic washer can get messed up too. The gears get used to being meshed to the posts threads they're paired ... ... more
Discussed in Sire V7 5 String Bass, Replacement Bridge & Tuners in the TalkBass community
greenscharlie
not anymore, thats why they are discontinued : HB14 Bass Tuning MachineWe're sorry to say that this item is no longer available because the mounting hole pattern changed on contemporary ... ... more
Discussed in Squier Affinity Jaguar Bass...H?! in the TalkBass community
Yammer
OK, this Hipshot tuner is a drop-in, no re-drilling required: [link] ... more
taosword
My Gotoh Resolites were also drop in, as was the Gotoh bridge. And with the heavier Norstrand MM pickup, I can play it for a regular 3 set gig and no significant problems with neck dive anymore. ... more
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