Chrome plating guitar tuner

[johno697]

Hello all,

New member & first post...

I’m restoring a bass guitar and need part of (1) tuning machine re-chromed. The other 3 machines are OK. See attached pictures.




The tuner consists of a paddle/shaft/gear assembly, two u-shaped shaft holders and a flat mounting plate that fastens the whole machine to the back of the neck’s headstock.

The shaft holders are “permanently” swaged to the flat mounting plate.

I am unable to find a replacement part that matches this particular style.

I’m interested to know what my options are? DIY products?

Thanks in advance,

John

[mikedinmd]

hi johno697. until one of the fine people on this site with real experience give you an answer, you might want to look over the plug'n'plate systems. btw--if you get discouraged you could ship me your bass---lol. i fool around a little with bass myself. what year/model is it? mike

[johno697]

mike,

Have you used the plug-n-plate system? What did you plate? Size? Chrome? You have pictures?

I think I'll be hanging on to my '66 Fender Jazz. I'm restoring it and would like to complete the project and play it for a few years (with or without nice tuners).

John

[mikedinmd]

john, i have not used this system but am interested in it myself. i "lurk' here for the education until i'm ready to get started. that's a nice piece you have. my '79 precision looks ready to be restored. good luck with your project. mike