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HB1 Bass Tuning Machine (Sold Individually)

$46.20
$46.20
SKU: 20110B
UPC: 840000903907

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HB1 Bass Tuning Machine (Sold Individually)

If you're fighting slipping strings instead of holding down the groove, it's time for an overhaul. The HB1 Bass Tuning Machine pairs the classic hardware style found on Music Man® and G&L® basses with modern, road-ready stability—because let’s be honest, the guitarist is already spending enough time tuning for the entire band.

Part of the Hipshot American Classics Series, the HB1 is a premium performance update to directly retrofit the Schaller® BM footprint, found on countless classic instruments, modern reissues, and boutique builds. The compact Schaller® BM became popular in the 1970s and 1980s, most famously on Ernie Ball Music Man® StingRays and G&L® models.

Classic Look Without the Weight

The HB1 is the definitive upgrade for any instrument with the Schaller BM-style layout. It’s the ideal tuner when you’re looking for the classic open gear look without the extra weight and more compact size. It’s a drop-in modification for a wide range of vintage and modern Music Man, G&L, Sadowsky®, Sandberg®, and many import basses too.

Vintage Style, Elite Engineering

We took the historic open-gear format and upgraded it with a precise 27:1 gear ratio, giving you the micro-adjustment capabilities required for dead-on tuning accuracy. From late-night practice to jamming on stage, the HB1 makes your playing the focus, not your hardware.

  • Drop-in replacement: Direct replacement design for a seamless upgrade without unnecessary modification.
  • Crafted to Last: Precision laser cut and machined stainless steel construction with no cheap casting or stamping.
  • Precision Performance 27:1 gear ratio for incredibly fine tuning adjustments and superior stability.
  • Customizable Feel: Adjustable tension nylon bearing system allows you to dial in the perfect feel while tuning up or down.
  • Quality Materials: The stainless steel key prevents tarnishing and rust where you touch the tuner the most, keeping your hardware looking and performing at its peak.
  • Universal Compatibility Reversible shaft design allows you to easily convert a tuning machine to treble or bass side headstocks.
  • Built for Your Bass: Long and short key options available for easy installation (short key retrofits G&L).
  • Premium Finishes: Available in black, nickel, and gold to match your instrument's hardware.
  • Sold Individually: To easily accommodate 5-string (or more) players, each tuner is sold individually.
  • Mounting hardware included.

    • Will It Fit My Bass?

    Crafted specifically to match the standard Schaller BM footprint, if your bass has 11/16" (17.5mm) peghead holes and the same mounting hole pattern, the HB1 will fit. Still not sure? Check out our full scale comparison chart above with your bass to ensure a seamless fit.

Schaller® is a trademark of Schaller Electronic GmbH.  Hipshot Products, Inc. is not associated with Schaller Electronic GmbH.
MusicMan® is a trademark of Ernie Ball, Inc. hipshot Products, Inc. is not associated with Ernie Ball.

Warning: This product can expose you to chemicals including nickel compounds, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.

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