NoahJames Guitars Introduces JENZ Bass Machine Heads
NoahJames Guitars has introduced JENZ Machine Heads, a new type of bass tuning machine that the company says alleviates several issues in bass guitar design by the string to anchor at the lowest point on the machine head post.
The channel automatically wraps the string neatly to avoid sticking and slippage from winding error. It also removes tension from the headstock pulling up, which in turn reduces unwanted modal vibration from the headstock that causes pitch warble, modal dead spots, and sustain loss. This also removes the need for a string retension
The JENZ Machine Heads are designed as drop-in replacements for existing basses with “open-back, elephant-ear-style bass tuning gears.” They’re available in standard and light weight versions with either a brass or aluminum posts. Sets range from $65 to $90. For more info, check out the NoahJames website.
NoahJames JENZ Machine Heads Features:
- Retrofits Existing Basses
- String Channel Allows for Setting the String in Position on POst
- Standard or Lightweight
- Aluminum or Brass Posts
Why not just, you know, learn how to correctly change strings? Just sayin’…
my steinberger doesn’t have this problem, lol.
and i’m betting corvettes don’t have any problem passing people on the highway. must be lovely to be you.
Yeah, but Steinbergers look ridiculous. Fender basses are sexy, Steinbergers… Not so much.
he says on his website that new MIA Fender basses do not need them, cos’ of the neck carbon strips, so ok no need for me lol but this concept maybe sweet for old tired vintage basses if you want to keep them in good shape…
I have no doubt that they are nice..but there are many other factors also. I would not expect them to cure everything. But at the cost, it seems worth the peace of mind for some people.
well if you don’t clip the strings like a retard, you can wind them on perfectly on any non-conkave profile gear.
I just received a couple sets in the mail and I can tell you that they DO indeed make quite a difference! Really solid, smooth tuners. I could tell a difference immediately.
Hey Bob,
Awesome. Thanks for the feeback!