over winded

yesterday,just before a gig,i tuned my bass up.Untill i made it up to the G string.So im winding it,and just a tad before i get the right sound,the winder makes a snap.from that moment after,the string drops tune half way.every time i try to wind it,it goes up a bit and then makes another snap sound.

Help?

Is it your tuning peg?

yeah i had that problem on my first bass

the tuning peg is broken and you will need a new one

they are really easy to take of and put back on so you can just order one from the internet and then put it on

http://www.allparts.uk.com/

you mind me asking,is there a tutorial how to change a tuning peg?or should i just leave it to a bass technician?

its really easy

Take you string off (obviously)

If u have a look at the back of the head there is a litttle screw next to the tuning head.
Unscrew that.

then at the front there should be a size 16/17/18 nut im not to sure.

Undo that nut and then the tuning head should pop straight out

To put the new one on just put it into the hole.
Then put in the small screw
And then tighten the nut again


All tuning mechanisms should work like that in principal although they might differ slightly in the detail

Mine has four screws in the back and a sleeve that fits into the hole in the wood. Still very simple.

yeah same kind of idea tho

make sure u buy a replacement tuning peg that is the same brand and model as the one thats on your bass

otherwise u may have a problem

yeah well,im using a beginners bass,"Harley benton" so i doubght theres one.what if i change all of the pegs?

take a picture of the back of your head and ill tell u XD

theres only 2/3 types of tuning peg that are usually used

Theres the ones that are typically on a fender bass
the ace of spades ones and i cant think of any others

riiight,heres the photos,sorry for the quality since i made it quick.And sorry if i sound like an absolute sod,i've only played bass since oktober.

https://s226.photobucket.com/albums/dd12/demon4777/?action=view&current=DSC00925.jpg

https://s226.photobucket.com/albums/dd12/demon4777/?action=view&current=DSC00924.jpg

http://www.allparts.uk.com/online-shop/allparts-guitar-amp-parts/tuning-keys/bass/sealed-bass-tuning-keys/gotoh-sealed-bass-tuning-key-bass-side-2-p-3803.html


this is the one ur looking for

in chrome obviously

thanks alot :3