Results 1 to 3 of 3

Binding Tuners

This is a discussion on Binding Tuners within the Music Man Basses forums, part of the Gear Talk category; Okay, so I come across this problem from time to time on used basses: tuning keys that bind with each ...

  1. 09-01-2005, 12:28 PM #1
    shamus63's Avatar
    shamus63
    shamus63 is offline Registered User Senior Member
    Join Date
    Aug 2005
    Location
    San Mateo, CA
    Posts
    4,026

    Question Binding Tuners

    Okay, so I come across this problem from time to time on used basses: tuning keys that bind with each turn (almost like they'll pop right off the headstock!).

    I've got the original tuners for my '79 Sabre, and would like to keep the bass as stock as possible. Is the binding a sign of worn gears?
    "That Bongo is the Abe Vigoda of basses."
    - BP

    "Don't play it if you don't feel it."
    - James Jamerson

    I am the Heidi Fleiss of bass owners!

    ~James~
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  2. 09-01-2005, 02:55 PM #2
    JB1
    JB1 is offline Registered User Senior Member
    Join Date
    Aug 2004
    Posts
    1,294
    Can you compare the gears to the ones on a newer bass?

    They look quite robust on MM basses, so I'm not sure it would be the cause.

    But I've been wrong more than once
    My Old (ex) Band
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  3. 09-01-2005, 03:03 PM #3
    0557
    0557 is offline Registered User Senior Member
    Join Date
    Apr 2004
    Location
    GA
    Posts
    307
    binding gears are usually a bent shaft on the key or oxidation. try some 3in1 oil on them.
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
« Previous Thread | Next Thread »

Bookmarks

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •  

Forum Rules