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HB2 Bass Tuning Machine (Sold Individually)

$46.20
$46.20
SKU: 20210B
UPC: 840000903662

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HB2 Bass Tuning Machine (Sold Individually)

Spend your set locking in the groove, not making excuses for your tuning. The HB2 Bass Tuning Machine seamlessly blends that iconic, CBS-era Fender® look you love with the tour-grade reliability and ultra-smooth precision of modern engineering. Don’t give the sound guy an actual excuse to turn you down in the mix.

Part of the Hipshot American Classics Series, the HB2 is a premium upgrade and direct replacement for the Schaller® BMF tuner that was first found on CBS-era Fender Precision and Jazz basses built between 1967 and 1982.

More Than a Fender Upgrade

From iconic classics to modern boutique builds, the HB2 remains the preferred upgrade for any bass using the Schaller BMF-style footprint. It’s an easy drop-in solution for vintage Fender Precision Bass and Jazz basses, as well as many Fender American Vintage Reissue (AVRI), Time Machine, and Custom Shop Jazz and P-basses. Not a Fender player? It’s also the ultimate retrofit for many Sadowsky, Sandberg, Lull, Nash models and countless others.

Timeless Design, Modern Performance

We’ve taken the classic key shapes and supercharged them with a 27:1 gear ratio. This allows you to dial in the pitch with extreme accuracy. From the home studio to the main stage, the HB2 lets you forget about your hardware and focus on the music.

  • 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.
  • Premium Finishes: Available in black, nickel, and gold to match your instrument's hardware.
  • Key Style Options: Available in classic clover leaf or lollipop key style.
  • Sold Individually: To easily accommodate 5-string (or more) players, each tuner is sold individually.
  • Mounting hardware included.

    • Clover vs Lollipop

    While mostly known for the clover key shape, for a brief period in the mid to late 1960s Fender used the lollipop key shape, perhaps to sweeten the tone.

    Will It Fit My Bass?

    Designed to replace the original Schaller BMF footprint, if your bass has 11/16" peghead holes and the same mounting pattern, the HB2 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.
    Fender® and Squier® are registered trademarks of FMIC. Hipshot is not affilicated with FMIC.

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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