Detail 01
Vintage-style tuners
Traditional enclosed housing and gear ratio. Turns feel slower and heavier than modern high-ratio tuners.
Product detailSKU #1273888006486
GibsonVintage Les Paul Pearloid Machine Tuning Heads Nickel
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Gibson vintage-style tuning machines with pearloid buttons and nickel housings, for Les Paul-type guitars. A cosmetic and feel upgrade over worn original tuners.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Restoring vintage look on a Les Paul with aged tuners
- Replacing tuners that slip or feel gritty
- Matching nickel hardware on an existing build
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players wanting locking tuners for fast string changes
- Guitars with in-line six-on-a-side headstocks
- Anyone needing gold or chrome to match existing hardware
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
Pearloid buttons
Plastic pearl-look buttons. Warmer, more traditional appearance than metal or plastic tulip buttons.
Detail 03
Nickel finish
Nickel is softer and warmer-toned than chrome. It dulls and patinas with hand contact over years.
Detail 04
Single cutaway platform
Designed around a three-a-side headstock layout, so three tuners face each direction.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Verify your existing mounting holes and post diameter match before drilling anything
- 02Tuners only — bushings, screws and washers may need checking against yours
- 03Nickel will not visually match chrome hardware on the same guitar
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Will these fit without drilling?
It depends on your current tuners. Measure the post hole diameter and the screw hole positions on your headstock and compare before installing. Vintage-spec holes are smaller than modern ones.
02Are these locking tuners?
No. These are vintage-style, so you wind the string around the post manually. Use three to four wraps for stability.
03Do pearloid buttons yellow over time?
Plastic buttons can shift in color with age and light exposure. Many players consider that part of the vintage look.
04Will these improve tuning stability?
Replacing worn or slipping tuners helps. But most tuning problems come from the nut and string winding, so check those first.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Body Shape
- Single cutaway
