Need New Machine Head for G String

[DR. Cheese]

The machine head for my G string tuner on my SR5 was broken during a flight back home. How much do these usually cost and can I order from the factory direct or will I have to go through a dealer?

 

[Aragorn35016]

I think there about 18 dollars. You can order them direct.

 

[Rod Trussbroken]

Make sure you specify a "G" tuner. Remember, it's up side down.

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[Aragorn35016]

hehe if they do send you a tuner thats not upside down, you can just take it apart and flip the tuning key down. Thats the only differences in the tuners. Logos and bolt holes and everything will be like they're supposed to be. They sent me one that was for the top side and thats what I had to do. Its no big deal.

 

[Rod Trussbroken]

The reverse gear tuners are trickly little thingies

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[DR. Cheese]

Thanks guys, I'm just bummed because I can't play at since I don't have a backup bass at the moment.

 

[Aragorn35016]

That sux man!! I dont know if youd want it, or if it would be the same wait time for your new one to get to you, but i have my old G string key still. It works and everything, the clover is just loose and it rattles a little when you play one of the lower strings. It could get you through until you can get a new one. Let me know if you want it.

John

 

[basserfire17]

What love is felt amongst these ebmm brethren. How refreshing.

But seriously, offering him your old key, standup move aragorn, yer alright in my book

 

[Aragorn35016]

Do unto others my friend. Ive been hooked up and helped out here so many times and I try to do anything I possibly can to put back into that kind of support. We have an awesome little family here. For instance Jack (bovinehost) was going to send Travis (ebmusicmanlvr83) his SR5 when his got stolen till he could get a replacement!! Or when Gav (Rod Trussbroken) went out of his way to purchase mute kits from Germany, had them shipped to him in Austrailia, and then shipped to various places to us in the states and only charged us that got them the cost of the parts and shipping! Or dont get me started on how Jon (Jonguitarz) refretted my bass and had it shipped back to me within a week as well as hooked many MANY other people here up with advice or repair work! We have something special here and we all should do are part to keep it going.

John

 

[basserfire17]

Yeah, I read that thread about the lost sr5. That was awesome as well. Glad to be part of such a great community.

Mike

 

[Aragorn35016]

Yeah, I read that thread about the lost sr5. That was awesome as well. Glad to be part of such a great community.

Mike

Yessir welcome welcome!!

 

[AnthonyD]

Do unto others my friend...

+1

 

[DR. Cheese]

Hi Aragorn, I do want that key. I sent you a private mail with my address and name. Send me yours and I'll send you postage first thing Monday. Thanks and I'll remember to return the favor in the future.

 

[Aragorn35016]

Email sent your way. Will ship Monday after work!!

 

[DR. Cheese]

Thanks again!

 

[Aragorn35016]

It is officially on its way Anthony!!

 

[DR. Cheese]

Not having a G-string to pop is almost like going through some sort of withdrawl. I'm looking for to the package Aragorn!

 

[roballanson]

Not having a G-string to pop is almost like going through some sort of withdrawl. QUOTE]

I am sure there is a very old joke in there, and am trying hard not to go there...

 

[DR. Cheese]

I got that key today and have already put it on my bass! I would have posted earlier but I just got back from seeing Marcus Miller with Herbie Hancock and the Headhunters '05! Thanks again Aragorn!