Hipshot BT1

[TCJ]

Does anyone know if there are two versions of this model, straight and tapered? I just received a Hipshot BT1 and am surprised by how much of a difference there is from the original tuners on my Musicman Sterling. The key and post both stick out further and the post is straight unlike the others which are tapered. I called Guitar Center and they assured me it was the correct part for the bass. I also called and left a message at Hipshot.

 

[oli@bass]

Hipshot can provide a tapered replacement post. It's not exactly the same form as the MusicMan/Schaller tuners, but close enough to not stick out anymore.

FYI: The shape/curvature of the tapered post for the BT1 matches that of the Hipshot tuners fit on Lakland four string basses.

 

[RaginRog]

I hear yah

I actually picked one up yesterday at a local music store. That's the way they are. I've had on on my other Stingray for a few Months.

 

[TCJ]

Hipshot good to go

Cool, just checking. I've installed it on my Sterling and it's awesome! Hipshot has a great video on their website that covers the procedure step by step:

BT1 > Store > Hipshot Products

I've been using it on the bass for about an hour of play, flipping between E and D a couple of dozen times now, and it's staying in tune. Yeah it doesn't look exactly like the other tuners but it's functionality far outweighs the ugly duckling factor. Glad I got it!

 

[RaginRog]

Cool Bro'. I miss the two Sterlings I used to have...but the SR's are keeping me happy.