Atomsk Posted February 1, 2011 Share Posted February 1, 2011 Greetings: I have an old EB-0, with the "slot" or "split" style headstock, that has been stripped of all it's hardware. I can replace most of the missing bits with parts available in the aftermarket. I also found a used pickup online that fits this model (it even has the "Gibson" engraved cover). However, I cannot find a set of tuners for this bass. I have asked, and it seems that these slot-head instruments (I believe Gibson used the same style head on guitars as well as basses between '70 and '72) used a tuner called the Schaller M-4-C Classic. It seems like they made these out of 100% pure Unobtanium. I can't find any for sale anywhere. Can someone help me find a source for these parts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gearhead Posted February 6, 2011 Share Posted February 6, 2011 The Schaller Website shows replacements, but I think your tuners have the mounting tab for the screw facing at a 90 degree angle from the tuner button. These are showing to be at about a 180 degree angle (M4CH2000A). But it says they have 3 different housings, looks like you need the "J" Style housing, 90 degree. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atomsk Posted February 7, 2011 Author Share Posted February 7, 2011 The Schaller Website shows replacements, but I think your tuners have the mounting tab for the screw facing at a 90 degree angle from the tuner button. These are showing to be at about a 180 degree angle (M4CH2000A). But it says they have 3 different housings, looks like you need the "J" Style housing, 90 degree. I've seen that page. Unfortunately the drawings show that these do not have slot-head style string posts. The M4C 2000 has the same diameter posts and the M4C Classic, but they're too short, and have a slot in the end, instead of a hole in the middle. This picture at Fly Guitars will show you what I mean. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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