Author Topic: Tuning Gear Question For Mica and The Club (Read 862 times)

bucky · « **on:** June 14, 2003, 05:11:42 PM »

Hey Mica (or anyone in The Club):

Does anyone here know where I can get vintage Gold-plated Schallers for my '74 Brown Bass? I need to replace one and I want to match the originals. They are a bit unusual according to my luthier friend Ron Thorn. They have three rings engraved in the shaft cover and an extra piece there too. . any sources (including WWWeb) I can be pointed to that anyone knows about will be greatly appreciated!

Thanks in Advance!

Jeff aka bucky

bucky · « **Reply #1 on:** June 15, 2003, 07:44:59 PM »

An Update in my gold Schaller Tuner search; Ron my luthier friend has found that Schaller still makes the same model tuner. . at least in chrome. I haven't been able to locate it in gold yet. Anyone out there know Schallers address? Aren't they German? A contact phone maybe? Mica? I can't seem to find a web page for them. .

Thanks,

Jeff

bob · « **Reply #2 on:** June 15, 2003, 10:57:09 PM »

Jeff, I think this is the place:

http://www.schaller-guitarparts.de/

ganque · « **Reply #3 on:** June 15, 2003, 11:02:38 PM »

the schaller web site is
http://www.schaller-guitarparts.de/
even have 2 choices of language!

Edit: looks like bob beat me to it... ah, i tried didn't i

(Message edited by ganque on June 15, 2003)

dela217 · « **Reply #4 on:** June 16, 2003, 05:41:15 AM »

I think that Schaller is still around, but I do not think they make the same exact key. The key you are looking for has it's anchoring screw in a different spot. I hope I am mistaken and that we can still get these keys. Please keep us posted on your search.

Michael

bucky · « **Reply #5 on:** June 16, 2003, 02:45:23 PM »

Thanks Everyone! Michael you are right. . it doesn't appear Schaller makes the same gear now. The quest continues. . again thanks to all you Alembic brothers. . this forum is the best!

Jeff

mica · « **Reply #6 on:** June 16, 2003, 03:06:59 PM »

I've referred folks to Subway Guitars for various obscure and rescue parts. They usually have a lot of good stuff around. Occassionally I get the old Schallers from Fat Dawg there.

bucky · « **Reply #7 on:** June 16, 2003, 06:27:48 PM »

Mica:

I just got off the phone with Fat Dawg - a man of few words - and he told me he would think on it and look around through what he has. I believe after talking to him that he is aware of the gear I speak of. He told me to give him a call in a couple weeks and he might have something even if he has to take it off another guitar. This is the best lead thus far unless someone else comes forth. Thanks for your time. I called Alembic today too BTW and left a message for you with my Cell number. Please feel free to contact me day or night if you find something in the interim.

Jeff

dela217 · « **Reply #8 on:** June 16, 2003, 07:19:42 PM »

This Fat Dawg guy........I dunno. Why would someone call himself that? I have tried to do business with him several times. Advertises old Alembics on his site, etc... He is impossible to work with. Maybe if you go see him in person. Otherwise, I think you will be out of luck. He is indeed a man of few words. Makes promises he never keeps. His loss I guess. I keep hearing all this stuff he has for sale.....but he never sells it. If you act interested in a part or a bass, it just gets worse. Good luck!

bucky · « **Reply #9 on:** June 16, 2003, 08:25:51 PM »

Michael:

You know. .that's the vibe I got too! Whether he has what he says he does or not will remain to be seen, but one thing is certain - he needs to brush-up on his People Skills(-;

Jeff

bucky · « **Reply #10 on:** June 24, 2003, 08:13:15 AM »

Hey Michael:

I got your package the other day with the copy of the manual and the ads. You know I have to smile, my band Glass got our first Mellotron 400 through L.D. Heater. It was SN# 88! The first one ever in Washington State (to my knowledge). . WOW THANKS this stuff is GREAT! Sent you a long rambling email about it all. . I may have to take a special trip down your way just to check out your basses! I am so envious. .
I posted this originally in another thread hoping you'd see it there. Let me know you read this, please. I don't want you thinking I'm ungrateful of your very generous offering!

Jeff

jogi · « **Reply #11 on:** June 24, 2003, 09:36:44 AM »

Hi,

I think this:
www.schaller-guitarparts.de/0135.htm
should be the exact same tuner that?s been around as M4 for quite some time. At least it?s just what?s on my Small Standard Series 1.

Jogi

bucky · « **Reply #12 on:** June 24, 2003, 10:05:17 AM »

Jogi:

That is the current version of the Schaller M4. Sad to say it is not the same as the one on my '74 Brown Bass. According to Mica, Schaller quit making my bass' version of the M4 twenty years ago)-: So my hope lies in trying to find one on an instrument being sold for parts. . and the quest continues! But thank you for your time regardless. .

Jeff

mica · « **Reply #13 on:** June 24, 2003, 11:54:16 AM »

I've emailed Schaller today to find out if they by chance have old stock they'd like to liberate. I also asked about getting a run of tuners made with the original anchor screw location. I'll let you know what I learn from them.

bucky · « **Reply #14 on:** June 24, 2003, 12:19:58 PM »

Mica:

You're a Sweetheart Mica. . thanks! and I most definitely will be paying Alembic a visit with my Brown Bass in the next few months. I've located the Flitz for the brass and now I'm looking for boiled linseed oil for the finish. I've been that that is the best for these old Alembic finishes. That is true, right?

Jeff