Tuners for Yamaha BB1100s

[sbrag]

Looking for recomendations on the best replacement tuners for a Yamaha bb1100s. Just after getting the Preamp fixed the G tuner has snapped (a bit like me after several decades of use it's starting to show it's ware)

 

Ideal scenario is a NOS or original one, however I'm tempted to put some new ones on. Any recommendations for the best retro fit ideally without extra drilling!

 

Thanks

[neepheid]

What kind of tuners are they?  Pics?

[sbrag]

[neepheid]

Classic late 70s, early 80s Yamaha tuners.  I have these on my BB1200 and SB500S.  Overengineered to the nth degree.  I take it the button has completely sheared off?

[sbrag]

Yup. Completely snapped. A like for like would be great if I can find one but im open to a new set of Hipshot/Gotoh/Challenge etc. If needed. Ive been tempted to add a Hipshot d-tuner so maybe that and 3 new matching ultralight. Bass has had a life and is far from pristine but it's been my most played for over 30 years.

Edited 1 hour ago by sbrag

[neepheid]

I think you'll have some trouble finding a like for like replacement - they haven't used that style of tuner for a long time now.  If you're lucky you'll find someone in the same position as you having already done a complete tuner change and have some spares they're willing to sell.  But as usual with these kind of things it'll be a case of "right place, right time".

 

As for replacements, depends how picky you want to be regarding the cosmetic results.  I think you will be fortunate to find anything with the same screw pattern - later BBs (such as the BB414) used a simpler mechanical design (no adjustable tension collet thing) but look like they might have a similar footprint/screw pattern, but the buttons are a more traditional elephant ear versus the heart shape.

 

[sbrag]

Thanks for your help. A couple of small holes on the head will go with the dings on the body. Its got a good bit of mojo already!