Detail 01
Nickel finish
Warmer and slightly duller than chrome. It dulls with handling over time rather than staying mirror-bright.
Product detailSKU #1273888006443
GibsonModern Nickel Machine Heads With Metal Buttons
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Replacement Gibson tuning machines in nickel with metal buttons. For owners restoring or upgrading a Gibson-style headstock who want matching hardware.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Replacing worn or slipping tuners on a Gibson-style guitar
- Swapping plastic or pearloid buttons for solid metal ones
- Restoring a nickel-hardware guitar without mismatched shine
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players wanting locking tuners for fast string changes
- Guitars with chrome or gold hardware everywhere else
- Headstocks with hole spacing that differs from Gibson's
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.
Detail 02
Metal buttons
Heavier and more rigid than plastic. They will not shrink or crumble with age, and add a little headstock weight.
Detail 03
Gibson-spec design
Sized around Gibson headstock layouts, so a drop-in on those and a maybe on anything else.
Detail 04
Sold as a set at this price
Cheaper than replacing tuners individually later, and all six age at the same rate.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Measure your existing post holes and screw positions before ordering
- 02Strings, bushings and mounting screws may need to be sourced separately
- 03Metal buttons add headstock weight, which can affect balance on light bodies
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Will these fit my Epiphone or other guitar?
They are cut to Gibson headstock spec. On other guitars, check post hole diameter and screw hole positions first — an off-spec headstock may need reaming or new screw holes.
02Are these locking tuners?
No. These are standard machine heads, so you wind the string around the post normally.
03Does nickel match chrome hardware?
Not exactly. Nickel is warmer and softer-looking; next to chrome bridges or pickup covers the difference is visible in direct light.
04Do I need a tech to install them?
Not usually if the holes line up — it is a screwdriver job. If the post holes are a different diameter, take it to a tech.
