Hipshot + Fender Jazz Question

[yuujin]

Hi all I need to get my replacement machine heads soon but I cant seem to find the answer.
Im looking to replace my CIJ 62 RI Fender Jazz machine heads with the hipshot ones as they are abit wonky already. I would like to ask if anyone knows which model for the hipshot machine heads are the ones for me? I've asked in talkbass and they told me it was HB2 but when I looked at the measurements the closest is HB1 but its not exact. I have also emailed hipshot themselves but they have not replied to me. Hence I hope some one here would know.

 

[hide27]

HB3 is the direct replacement for pre-CBS fenders. But since the Japanese fenders are JB62-??, not exactly a reissue after the orginal 62 jazz model, I am not sure if they did a good job on following the specs of the original 62 jazz bass.

 

[5stringwonder]

Why don't you drop an email to Hipshot? I've emailed them before. They reply pretty quickly.

You can contact them through their contact page. Hipshot Products: Contact Us

 

[yuujin]

wah ahha
i already fitted everything in.
for the machine heads there are no direct drop in replacements.
for the bridge ok. for my cij fender 62 ri they had to customize the string posts as it is 7/16" instead of the normal 1/2" or 3/8"