Top tip - Steinberger/Hohner players

[Rayman]

In case you didn’t know (many already do), I highly highly recommend putting “Thrust Bearings” onto your tuning screws….. it massively improves the tuning accuracy and ease of use.

 

 

 

 

Many already know, but in case you don’t, it cost a couple of quid, and is a game changer.

Edited 18 hours ago by Rayman

[itu]

True. I added similar bearings to my "Status", and the feel and accuracy became a lot better. 

[PaulThePlug]

F4-10M Thrust Bearings on my B2 (4 for about £5 on the bay)

[tauzero]

Also applies to the Cort Space and Ibanez EHB.

[Stub Mandrel]

I did this to both my Hohners and it makes tuning a breeze but at the cost of losing that long-term tuning stability. 

 

I have a plan to see if I can recess the knobs to restore the original appearance. 

[tauzero]

Tuning stability shouldn't be affected once everything has properly bedded in - the tuning system is still an inclined helical ramp so the inclination (sorry) to slide remains the same, it's just the turning of the screw that is affected.

[Stub Mandrel]

7 hours ago, tauzero said:

Tuning stability shouldn't be affected once everything has properly bedded in - the tuning system is still an inclined helical ramp so the inclination (sorry) to slide remains the same, it's just the turning of the screw that is affected.

 

I am surprised but the fact is I have to tune it evry couple of weeks instead of a few times a year!

 

I think they are now vulnerable to being knocked, or to temperature cycling.

 

This is mainly the B2 I keep at my partner's home.