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Machine heads (tuners)
Tuning stability comes mostly from these plus the nut. New tuners fix slipping, not string binding at the nut.
Product detailSKU #1273888006561
GibsonModern Gold Machine Heads
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Gold-finish sealed tuning machines from Gibson in the modern style. For upgrading worn tuners or matching gold hardware on a six-in-line-free headstock.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Replacing loose or slipping tuners on a Gibson-style guitar
- Matching gold hardware after swapping to a gold bridge and tailpiece
- Restoring a guitar whose original tuners have failed
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Guitars with vintage-style hole diameters, unless you check the bushing size
- Players wanting locking tuners for fast string changes
- Anyone on a tight budget doing a purely cosmetic change
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
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Gold finish
Gold plating wears through faster than nickel or chrome where hands and cases rub. Expect wear on the buttons first.
Detail 03
Modern style
Modern Gibson tuners use a sealed housing, so the gears stay lubricated and do not need periodic oiling.
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Gibson-spec set
Designed around Gibson headstock layouts, typically three per side, rather than a six-in-line bolt-on headstock.
Detail 05
Price for a full set
At around $100 you are paying for a complete set of matched tuners, not a single replacement machine.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Measure your headstock hole diameter — modern and vintage bushings differ
- 02Existing screw holes may not line up; you may need to plug and redrill
- 03Strings are not included; you will restring after the swap
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Are these locking tuners?
These are Gibson's modern sealed machine heads. If you specifically want locking posts for quick string changes, verify that before ordering.
02Will these fit my Les Paul without drilling?
Often yes, but not guaranteed. Check both the headstock hole diameter and the mounting screw positions against your current tuners first.
03How many tuners come in this set?
This is sold as a set of machine heads for a guitar, not as a single tuner. Confirm the count matches your headstock's six posts.
04Will the gold finish wear off?
Gold plating wears faster than chrome or nickel. The buttons and any spot your hand contacts will show wear first, over years of play.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Gold
