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Alembic products => Alembic Basses & Guitars => Topic started by: KR on August 13, 2020, 09:11:09 PM
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I just read online that the 70's Schaller M4 tuners, used by Alembic, feature adjustable tension. Is that correct? The person states that the screw holding the paddle ear to the tuner shaft is the tension adjuster. In my experience if I don't keep that screw tight it tends to work loose and possibly fall out along with the paddle. If the older M4 truly is tension adjustable, maybe a dab of lock-tite to keep the screw in?
Quote--Genuine Vintage Schaller M4 Bass Tuners - West Germany - 2x2 - 2 Per Side. ... Peg tension is easily adjustable by virtue of a tiny screw that runs through each tuner. And here Quote--Reviewing a mid 70's Alembic the machine heads are Schallers' which have the smoothest and most accurate action I have found. They are adjustable for tension, but I have found this unnecessary.
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Interesting to read! The Schallers on my 70s basses tend to be stiff under string tension, not fluid when turning. I attributed that to age and wear, but maybe they just need a little adjustment with the small screw that you mentioned. I will take a look.
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Interesting Alembic Series 1 review that remarks about adjustable tension on the M4 tuner. https://www.muzines.co.uk/articles/alembic/8678 I tried loosening the paddle screw a half a turn or so, and it seems to help some.