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3 minutes ago, ped said:

Yes I have one like that and much prefer single balls. I wonder if there's a design where you can have the ball end at the headstock and then clamp the end of the string at the tuner end = best of both worlds...

There is. I've found a cheap one from china on ebay. Heres the link https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Set-of-Headless-Electric-Bass-Bridge-w-Nut-Screws-Wrench-Roll-Ball-Tools/253308055460?hash=item3afa562fa4:g:RxoAAOSwWv5aL6Iw

4 minutes ago, ped said:

I like the look of that design. For me, what kills most headless designs is the 'other' end, which often seems 'unfinished'. However, there are a few examples of ideas I really like which still have a sort-of headstock:

 

 

 

My idea for this is to have the strings lock in a block of steel or brass at the head. This is so i can use single balls. . 

I've got some ideas for an led fret board. Treble offset translucent dot markers with a channel routed in the neck for the LEDs.

Just wondering if anyone has any experience in this. I have some experience in electronics i effects pedals and such and this looks quite simple.

1 hour ago, ambient said:

I’ve just bought a headless 6 string bass and love it. It’s a Sei, I’m not sure what make the tuning system is, I think Martin Petersen has them built for him.

The concept is brilliant, it literally takes just a few minutes to fit a set of strings. No more holding the string tight so it doesn’t pop off whilst turning the tuner for what seems like ages.

 

Sounds great, i've wasted hours of life with jazz bass tuners and the string coming out.

6 hours ago, Hellzero said:

ABM parts are great, but sometimes hard to find : https://abm-guitarpartsshop.com/ABM-GUITAR-PARTS/Headless-Systems/Bass:::256_2_28.html

Hipshot is making great parts too : https://hipshotproducts.com/collections/bass-hardware/products/4-string-headless-bass-bridge

This is a possibility but the price is a little high. I  could afford that in a build but its quite a lot for something i might be able to build myself. 

Has anyone got experience with the cheap headless systems from china? A much cheaper and easier solution but im not sure on the quality. 

42 minutes ago, BassBus said:

That looks like an interesting tuning system. The only problem I would have with it is the way the tuners stick out from the end of the bass. They would be a bit vulnerable to damage or being knocked out of tune. The headless basses that have the tuning pieces recessed seem a much better option to me, i.e. Steinberger and Status. Any more info on those tuners? Headless has always struck me as just being logical. 

it is possible for me to add the recess to the design. Thanks for the idea, i never really though about that

Just started designing a headless bass. This will be my first build where i make the neck. Anyone got experience in headless tuning systems? The photo is of one I've been looking at.