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samsamaha

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« Reply #15 on: April 07, 2015, 02:29:15 PM »
well, managed to get in touch with a Mary who was going to leave a message for Mica to call me back about the keys...
 
BTW, why are the Schaller a $200 option but the Gotohs just included in the price?  are they that much better or just not their usual hardware so a Special order?

hifiguy

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« Reply #16 on: April 07, 2015, 03:10:00 PM »
Gorgeous bass!  Planet Bass is up in my neck of the woods, the Twin Cities.  Enjoy!!

mica

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« Reply #17 on: April 07, 2015, 03:20:35 PM »
We prefer an older version of the Gotoh tuners, with the concave posts and smaller button. We have them decorate with our Alembic A.  
 
The Schallers will not fit in the holes drilled in your peghead, the holes are too large.  
 
We changed from Schaller tuners to Gotoh tuners in the late 1980s. We prefer the finer gear ratio on the Gotoh tuners, but it's personal preference and we will special order Schallers if a customer requests on a custom build. We do not carry any in inventory.  
 
And sometimes, we run out of the custom Gotoh tuners before the new shipment comes in - then we have to use regular ones, but they all function just great.  
 
I have to dart out a little early today, but we can talk tomorrow if you want to get the A tuners on your bass.
 
The bass should have come with Schaller straplocks installed and the ends for the strap.

samsamaha

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« Reply #18 on: April 07, 2015, 08:49:11 PM »
Thanks for chiming in Mica...  I left a message with Mary today so I'll try and call you tomorrow.  I'm going to be home all day waiting on Fedex to drop her off... Then I'll be sure to register it online at your website.  
 
I definitely want to get the A tuners... I had a similar problem when I bought my Spector ... my inner OCD monster, what can I say?  
 
I'll call you tomorrow (or today depending on when you read this) to order those tuners.
 
and that is GREAT news that the strap locks are already installed!  That's 1st class!

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« Reply #19 on: April 09, 2015, 11:56:45 AM »
Welcome back!
 
It's always nice to come home.
 
And - belaboring the obvious - nice bass!