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slawie
Senior Member
Username: slawie

Post Number: 519
Registered: 8-2002
Posted on Sunday, May 12, 2013 - 5:57 pm:   Edit Post

Folks I would like to de-tune my E to a D. This is a picture of the peg head.
Does anyone have or know of a de-tuner (make and model) that will fit without any drilling?



I know they are currently Schallers. Gold colour
Thanks in anticipation of your efforts

slawie
stout71
Intermediate Member
Username: stout71

Post Number: 134
Registered: 7-2011
Posted on Tuesday, May 14, 2013 - 6:54 am:   Edit Post

Wouldn't this one work?

http://store.hipshotproducts.com/cart.php?m=product_detail&p=65
fc_spoiler
Senior Member
Username: fc_spoiler

Post Number: 1453
Registered: 5-2006
Posted on Tuesday, May 14, 2013 - 7:47 am:   Edit Post

That will work for the "new style" M4, the old ones have the mounting hole under the tuner...

Maybe you can send your tuner to hipshot for a conversion, I think they do custom jobs.
Or maybe you can drill a hole in the mounting plate of the "new style" type, mine is in the practice room now (will check later this week if the extra hole option is possible)
stout71
Intermediate Member
Username: stout71

Post Number: 135
Registered: 7-2011
Posted on Tuesday, May 14, 2013 - 7:51 am:   Edit Post

Drilling should be pretty easy with the right bit, as long as there's enough access to do it, and you have a vice.
slawie
Senior Member
Username: slawie

Post Number: 520
Registered: 8-2002
Posted on Tuesday, May 14, 2013 - 3:05 pm:   Edit Post

Thanks Jerry and Flip.
I would like to avoid drilling the headstock.
I do have a vice (several actually)however it would not assist in this exercise;)
slawie
stout71
Intermediate Member
Username: stout71

Post Number: 136
Registered: 7-2011
Posted on Tuesday, May 14, 2013 - 3:28 pm:   Edit Post

I was thinking of drilling the mounting plate on the d-tuner, not the bass, and then lining up the holes.
musashi
Intermediate Member
Username: musashi

Post Number: 187
Registered: 5-2004
Posted on Tuesday, May 14, 2013 - 11:23 pm:   Edit Post

Call Mike Lull in Bellevue, WA.
slawie
Senior Member
Username: slawie

Post Number: 521
Registered: 8-2002
Posted on Wednesday, May 15, 2013 - 3:54 am:   Edit Post

Thanks Musashi I have sent an email.
I probably would have called if WA was Western Australia ;)
slawie
slawie
Senior Member
Username: slawie

Post Number: 522
Registered: 8-2002
Posted on Wednesday, May 15, 2013 - 3:26 pm:   Edit Post

I received an email this morning from tech support at Hipshot who are pretty keen in getting pictures of what I require. That's pretty rapid service!
slawie
slawie
Senior Member
Username: slawie

Post Number: 526
Registered: 8-2002
Posted on Sunday, June 23, 2013 - 4:04 pm:   Edit Post

Many thanks to Jason at Hipshot $119.00 + postage





wookie
Intermediate Member
Username: wookie

Post Number: 171
Registered: 8-2010
Posted on Sunday, June 23, 2013 - 4:25 pm:   Edit Post

With no extra screw hole?!? That's awesome!
charles_holmes
Advanced Member
Username: charles_holmes

Post Number: 260
Registered: 3-2009
Posted on Sunday, June 23, 2013 - 5:57 pm:   Edit Post

Aw Man!!! I gotta get one!!!
hieronymous
Senior Member
Username: hieronymous

Post Number: 1287
Registered: 1-2005
Posted on Sunday, June 23, 2013 - 10:37 pm:   Edit Post

Very cool! I used to use one on my Jazz Bass. Seems harder to get one for an Alembic but you did a great job!
dadabass2001
Senior Member
Username: dadabass2001

Post Number: 1756
Registered: 6-2002
Posted on Monday, June 24, 2013 - 9:32 am:   Edit Post

I've got one on my fretless Epic. It came on the bass when I bought it used several years ago, and sees occasional use. ;)
pauldo
Senior Member
Username: pauldo

Post Number: 1006
Registered: 6-2006
Posted on Monday, June 24, 2013 - 5:25 pm:   Edit Post

I've got one on my Distillate.
The tuner that was removed is now a Christmas tree ornament.
Have to find a thick branch as it is rather heavy . . .

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