Res-o-lite tuners for Bach NR

Denis · September 04, 2011, 08:18:45 AM

Having these two Bach NRs now for about 2 years I've come to the conclusion that the machine heads are pretty much worthless. Those two basses are always out of tune! I can turn the ear noticeably before the worm gear turns.

I know some of you have installed Res-O-Lite tuners. Which ones did you use? How much modification was required?

Thanks!

dadagoboi · September 04, 2011, 10:43:26 AM

Resolites will fit in the same tuner holes.

http://www.allparts.com/Gotoh-Lightweight-Bass-Keys-Nickel-p/tk-0792-001.htm

These are the correct ones. I can most likely beat any price you can find. Let me know if you want a set, I'm placing an order Tuesday.

Basvarken · September 04, 2011, 12:26:58 PM

+1
I used these GBR640 Res-o-lites too on the BaCHbird Deluxe.
They even fitted in the original bushings that were on the bass.

The GBR640 are reverse wind nickel plated lightweight tuners.

On two other bass guitars that I own, I have GB528 tuners installed. Those are even lighter because they have a smaller mount plate.
Yet they still have the large gear and big clovers.

The Gotohs are rock solid and they run very smooth.

dadagoboi · September 04, 2011, 01:16:56 PM

There's also these, slightly heavier but same specs. A little less expensive.
http://www.allparts.com/Gotoh-Bass-Tuning-Keys-Nickel-p/tk-0790-001.htm

Denis · September 04, 2011, 06:45:14 PM

Pricey little buggers, eh? I assume that they come 4/pack?

Lightyear · September 04, 2011, 08:11:04 PM

Quote from: Denis on September 04, 2011, 06:45:14 PM
Pricey little buggers, eh? I assume that they come 4/pack?

I do believe that Carlo offers a "discount" off of list

dadagoboi · September 05, 2011, 04:30:45 AM

I can do $135 shipped on the GBR 640s. Still a lot for a a bass in that price range

That said, the tuners on my Bachs don't seem any worse than original Kluson Reverses as far as tuning problems. My crackpot theory is that the more string wraps on the post the better to stay in tune.

drbassman · September 05, 2011, 05:12:29 AM

What about Hipshot? I use their tuners and they are incredibly well made and stay in tune forever! Not too pricey either.

dadagoboi · September 05, 2011, 05:23:55 AM

Quote from: drbassman on September 05, 2011, 05:12:29 AM
What about Hipshot? I use their tuners and they are incredibly well made and stay in tune forever! Not too pricey either.

I use the Hipshot Ultralites also, they keep excellent tune including the licensed ones. Visually they are a little lacking on a big headstock from the front because of the short shaft. I trim 1/4" off the top of the Cataldo headstock to make them appear longer.

Lightyear · September 05, 2011, 10:14:30 AM

Quote from: dadagoboi on September 05, 2011, 04:30:45 AM
I can do $135 shipped on the GBR 640s. Still a lot for a a bass in that price range

.............My crackpot theory is that the more string wraps on the post the better to stay in tune.

Heretic! Next thing you'll be saying chromed hardware sounds the same as black hardware!

Satan get be behind thee!

Seriously, great price though.

Freuds_Cat · September 05, 2011, 10:55:38 PM

I went the GBR640 Res-o-lites too. Very happy with them.