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My Jazz-Bass fell off from its stand a couple of times (beware of kids), the G tuner was loose and was rattling. So I decided to replace it and found that it would be a good thing to purchase a D tuner since I play a lot in that tuning (low register singer symtom).
So I install the D tuner on the E string and switched the good old tuner with the bad one.
This does not need a guitar tech to be installed. If you select the proper model (go on Hipshot's website and read carefully, there is a lot of exceptions on Fenders), screws will fit the same holes as originals. But adjusting it the first time takes more than one trial, but once it is tuned right, it stays. (at least for one night, so I guess it will stay). The gear ratio is not the same as the original Fender, but more accurate (takes more rotation for same tone difference).
Easy to operate but when lever is down in drop D, there is no rest position and the lever can be in your playing zone if you don't take the time to position it properly, it is the only negative aspect of this device.
The tuner is a lot bigger than original but does not affect the fit in case.
If your singer always ask a break on hi notes, this is the thing, only 2 half step short of a 5 strings (I tried it on drop D flat). Have fun...
Rating:  [4 of 5 Stars!] |
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