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MIM Fender Player Precision Tuning Machine Replacement
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LoveThatBass
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No, Hipshot HB7’s are direct 27:1 ratio tuners for MIM Fender Player series Precision Basses. I had them on that bass as well as other Fender Standard (MIM) basses.
GB2’s will not fit Player Series basses without redrilling. As @LoveThatBass rightly observes, Hipshot HB7’s are direct replacements for the stock tuners.
LoveThatBass
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Very good tuners. Very smooth, no slop, 27:1 ratio vs Player’s 14:1
(4) Hipshot HB7 Nickel Classic Bass Tuners for Mexican Fender & Squier P/Jazz® | eBay
Set of 4 for right handed bass
You can drive old bushing out to install the new one but many times I left the stock bushing in and worked just fine. I found an extension for 3/8” drive ratchet turned upside down and inserted ( using round end that attaches to the ratchet) against the bushing from the back side of headstock and using a rubber mallet drives it out nicely. If you use a hammer put a rag over the end you hit to keep from damaging the extension.
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Just my opinion but unless there is a problem with the tuners or you have a neck dive issue, tuners are possibly the least bang for your buck upgrade you can make.
LoveThatBass
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I think the tuners on the Sire bass I bought are very nice, smooth, tight (no slop).