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Ken

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Which nickel tuners for 2018 Thunderbird?
« on: August 09, 2021, 08:33:58 AM »
So I kinda bought a lefty 2018 Thunderbird in Ebony.  Arriving this week.  I love the black hardware on my 2013 bursts, but for the black one I want nickel hardware.  Putting in Thunderbuckers, too.  The only thing I'm not sure about is the tuners. Most of the ones I like aren't available in nickel for some reason.  It seems the only two potential drop-ins available in nickel are Hipshot Ultralites or Schaller M4 90.  Anyone know others I'm missing?

The Hipshots are pretty expensive, and the Schallers I'm hesitant about because I really don't like the feel of the M4S I have on my BC Rich.  And they only seem to be available directly from Schaller, so shipping from Germany could take quite a while.

Thanks.

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Re: Which nickel tuners for 2018 Thunderbird?
« Reply #1 on: August 11, 2021, 10:02:24 PM »
I put ultralites on all my Gibson basses, just can't go back now! There are probably other good tuners, but they are definitely good quality👍

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Re: Which nickel tuners for 2018 Thunderbird?
« Reply #2 on: August 11, 2021, 10:22:35 PM »
Thanks. That's what I ended up ordering. At least I know they're good and Hipshot stands behind their product.

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Re: Which nickel tuners for 2018 Thunderbird?
« Reply #3 on: August 12, 2021, 04:02:15 AM »
They are also good for playing heavy metal.
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Re: Which nickel tuners for 2018 Thunderbird?
« Reply #4 on: August 12, 2021, 08:35:39 AM »
Light tuners, heavy metal.