Last of the bits I can afford this month arrived today - 300K pot for volume and some speed knobs.
To my mind, there are three oddities that might cause me trouble.
1) Machine head ferrule washers. I had a look at picture of a disassembled weird tuner (
http://www.flyguitars.com/gibson/bass/parts/tuning_key/7374opengear3.php) and I see that there is a washer that goes under the ferrule. It has an internal diameter of 5/8" (or slightly more) but I don't know the external diameter or the thickness. In order to find some (or get some made) I'll need to know the dimensions so if anyone knows or can find this out that would be fantastic.
2) Switch dial plate. I read on here that someone (sniper?) was custom making these, but the trail went a bit cold. I know it's purely cosmetic, and I'm not in any rush but it would be nice.
3) Top of body ferrules. What are these little thin things? They look like boot lace eyelets. Circa 7mm diameter hole. I also note that they frequently break under the pressure exerted by the string. Would I be better off installing something like Telecaster ferrules (with other side reamed out for bass strings instead of accepting guitar string ball ends) for extra strength?
