Author Topic: De-tuner for series I crown peg head (Read 270 times)

slawie · « **on:** May 12, 2013, 05:57:34 PM »

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 · « **Reply #1 on:** May 14, 2013, 06:54:22 AM »

Wouldn't this one work?

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

FC Bass · « **Reply #2 on:** May 14, 2013, 07:47:18 AM »

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 · « **Reply #3 on:** May 14, 2013, 07:51:45 AM »

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 · « **Reply #4 on:** May 14, 2013, 03:05:16 PM »

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 · « **Reply #5 on:** May 14, 2013, 03:28:58 PM »

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

musashi · « **Reply #6 on:** May 14, 2013, 11:23:11 PM »

Call Mike Lull in Bellevue, WA.

slawie · « **Reply #7 on:** May 15, 2013, 03:54:10 AM »

Thanks Musashi I have sent an email.
I probably would have called if WA was Western Australia

slawie

slawie · « **Reply #8 on:** May 15, 2013, 03:26:59 PM »

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 · « **Reply #9 on:** June 23, 2013, 04:04:02 PM »

Many thanks to Jason at Hipshot $119.00 + postage

wookie · « **Reply #10 on:** June 23, 2013, 04:25:30 PM »

With no extra screw hole?!? That's awesome!

charles_holmes · « **Reply #11 on:** June 23, 2013, 05:57:23 PM »

Aw Man!!! I gotta get one!!!

hieronymous · « **Reply #12 on:** June 23, 2013, 10:37:19 PM »

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 · « **Reply #13 on:** June 24, 2013, 09:32:33 AM »

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 · « **Reply #14 on:** June 24, 2013, 05:25:10 PM »

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 . . .