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Gibson Closed-Gear Tuners

Gibson bass guitars | Part descriptions | Tuners | Gibson Closed-Gear Tuners

Japanese-made machines generally fitted to Gibson's two entry level models the Kalamazoo KB bass, and the Gibson Melody Maker bass. Gibson were never too fussy about sticking to specifications, and if another component was in short supply, they would use whatever was at hand. These keys also found their way onto some EB-0 and even a few EB3 basses between late 1965 and 1969.

Some basses fitted with these tuners

1969 Gibson EB0 Bass
1967 Kalamazoo KB1 Bass

List of Gibson bass guitar tuners

Gibson bass tuners for sale

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Vintage Gibson 1970??s Bass guitar tuning peg

Vintage Gibson 1970??s Bass guitar tuning peg

Fort Mill, South Carolina, 297**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$99

Up for sale is a vintage Gibson 1970??s Bass guitar tuning peg. There is a made in Germany stamp in the back. Tuning peg shows some slight wear and tarnish from over the years but over all should go along well with anyone??s vintage Gibson. Any questions please feel free to email me. Thanks!... more
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Vintage Old 1960s Single 1 Bass Guitar Tuner Low Side Yamaha Fender Gibson

Vintage Old 1960s Single 1 Bass Guitar Tuner Low Side Yamaha Fender Gibson

Port Charlotte, Florida, 339**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$42

This is a Single Vintage Very Old 1960s Bass Guitar Tuner from a 1960s Bass It is for Low or Bass Side E and A strings Nickel There is some normal vintage wear and tarnishing as seen in the pictures We don't know what brand or year this was from Please look at all the pictures Sold As Is All Sales Final No Returns Buyer pays shipping, thanks... more
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Four 1981 Gibson VICTORY Bass no screw TUNERS 4 in Line

Four 1981 Gibson VICTORY Bass no screw TUNERS 4 in Line

Miami, Florida, 331**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$230

These came off of a 1981 Victory Standard Bass. These did not come with screws. They're pretty clean for their age with some nicks and minor pitting. Original bushings and washers included. A previous owner marked them "G, D, A, E" on the underside. It shouldn't matter, but I left the markings anyway
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LATE 1970s-80s Gibson Nickel  BASS Tuner BUSHINGS Grabber G-3 Ripper RD EB

LATE 1970's-80's Gibson Nickel BASS Tuner BUSHINGS Grabber G-3 Ripper RD EB

Miami, Florida, 331**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$100

These fit the later Gibson bass tuners with the Gibson logo. Will not fit earlier ones
This is an original set of 4 Gibson nickel plated Bass tuner bushings. These were found on many (but not all) Gibson basses from the mid to late 70's to the early 80's. These have holes to fit 1 / 2-inch tuner shafts and are press-in, not threaded   Please do your own research since Gretsch used other types of tuner bushings as well   
Sales tax will be added by Ebay. I will ship most of ... more
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One 70s GIBSON Bass TUNER Bent Les Paul Flying V Marauder S-1 some L6-S ES335

One 70's GIBSON Bass TUNER Bent Les Paul Flying V Marauder S-1 some L6-S ES335

Miami, Florida, 331**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$35

Late 70's to early 80's. Button shaft is bent. Nickel plated and in good shape. As used on many vintage Gibson guitars in 80's and 70's.
Sales tax will be added by ebay. I will ship most of my items to many countries other than USA, but I ask that all buyers contact me before making a purchase. Foreign buyers are responsible for all of their taxes and customs duties. I will NOT declare lower values or declare items as gifts under any circumstance.
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Single Vintage Gibson EB0 EB3 Bass Tuner  70S 80S High Side D, G

Single Vintage Gibson EB0 EB3 Bass Tuner 70S 80S High Side D, G

Kaufman, Texas, 751**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$90

Very good condition, single tuner
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Single Vintage Gibson EB0 EB3 Bass Tuner  70S 80S Low  Side

Single Vintage Gibson EB0 EB3 Bass Tuner 70S 80S Low Side

Kaufman, Texas, 751**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$90

Very good condition, single tuner
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1969 GIBSON EB 1 VIOLINE BASS TUNER

1969 GIBSON EB 1 VIOLINE BASS TUNER

COLOGNE, GERMANY

£222

1969 GIBSON EB 1 BASS TUNER :
* fits ONLY E or A string
* 1 tuner ONLY
* chrome finish has wear
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VINTAGE 1982 USA GIBSON VICTORY BASS GUITAR TUNER

VINTAGE 1982 USA GIBSON VICTORY BASS GUITAR TUNER

Monza, 20***, ITALY

€50

Early eighties Gotoh tuners part number 14102.
Gibson used these on the Victory Standard and Victory Artist basses from 1981, and occasionally the Victory Custom later in 1982
Hard to find, very rare and no longer produced
Very good condition, see pictures
Price for one tuner, available 4 tuners
Private auction, non guarantee
European bidders please email me for postage costs
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SINGLE Vintage 80s GIBSON Schaller Germany Bass Machine Head  /  Tuner, Aged Gold

SINGLE Vintage 80s GIBSON Schaller Germany Bass Machine Head / Tuner, Aged Gold

St. Austell, PL26***, UNITED KINGDOM

£41

For sale is a SINGLE original vintage 1980s era GIBSON branded modern style Bass Guitar machine head with split style stringing post, in a naturally aged gold finish.
Complete with its original screw-in bushing, washer and a period gold plated fitting screw

Made for Gibson USA by Schaller West Germany
This unit is for the E A Bass side of a 2+2 Headstock, or a regular right handed style headstock

At the point of listing I have TWO of these units available
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1970s GIBSON GRABBER BASS GUITAR TUNER & BUSHING - LOGO STAMPED UNIVERSAL MOUNT

1970's GIBSON GRABBER BASS GUITAR TUNER & BUSHING - LOGO STAMPED UNIVERSAL MOUNT

Shalvey, NSW, 2***, AUSTRALIA

AU $160

One only vintage 1970's Genuine Gibson grabber bass guitar tuner with bushing and four mounting screws removed from a damaged 1970's Gibson The Grabber Bass Guitar. It will suit numerous Gibson Bass Guitar models. In great condition with no lose or worn parts and in a nickel finish. Stamped on one side with Gibson and stamped on the reverse side with Made in Germany. This is a universal tuner and can be swapped from left to right simply by removing the screw and gear and flipping the worm drive ... more
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garyjonz Comment left 18th February 2013 09:09:33 reply
I desperately need one of these closed machines for my EBo.. where can I get one please?