Introduction
If a faulty tuning machine on your Sterling by Music Man-StingRay Ray4HH Electric Bass is preventing you from tuning - it's time for a replacement.
This guide can be used to replace non-functioning tuning keys for your Sterling. Before starting the disassembly, make sure to acquire the correct tuning keys and type of string.
Steps 5 & 6 require the use of a drill- it is important to be aware of your environment and take caution.
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Turn the tuning key counter-clockwise to the loosen string.
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Continue turning until there is slack in the string.
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Cut the desired string with needle nose pliers.
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Remove the string by threading out through the bottom of the bass.
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Use a Phillips #1 screwdriver to remove the four 9.53 mm screws.
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Remove the broken tuning key.
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Adjust the direction of the replacement tuning key as need.
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Line up the screw holes of the tuning key to the existing drill holes on the bass.
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Thread the string through the bottom of the bass to the new tuning key.
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Loop the string around the tuning peg-three to four times-until tight.
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This guide will work for any of the tuning keys on a Sterling by Music Man StingRay.
