Detail 01
Vintage style
Traditional tuner layout rather than a modern sealed can. Look and feel follow older Gibson hardware.
Product detailSKU #1273888006340
GibsonVintage Nickel Machine Heads with Pearloid Buttons
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Vintage-style nickel tuners with pearloid buttons. For restoring or period-correcting a Gibson-style guitar without switching to modern sealed hardware.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Replacing worn or slipping tuners on a vintage-style guitar
- Keeping a period-correct look on a restoration
- Matching existing nickel hardware on a build
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players who want locking tuners for fast string changes
- Anyone needing gold hardware to match a gold-trimmed guitar
- Guitars with a headstock drilled for larger modern bushings
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
A plastic keystone-style button rather than metal or plastic tulip. Lighter at the headstock and easier to grip dry.
Detail 03
Nickel finish
Warmer and less reflective than chrome, and it patinas with hand contact instead of staying bright.
Detail 04
Machine head set
Tuners only. Bushings, screws and any mounting hardware depend on what ships in the box.
Detail 05
Gibson part
Made to Gibson's own headstock spacing, so screw and post locations line up on Gibson-spec guitars.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Check your headstock hole diameter. Vintage bushings are smaller than modern sealed tuner bushings.
- 02Confirm the set covers all six positions and includes bushings and screws.
- 03Old screw holes may not line up. Plugging and redrilling is sometimes needed.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Will these fit my guitar without drilling?
Only if your headstock is drilled for vintage-size bushings and your existing screw pattern matches. Measure the hole diameter and compare screw positions before ordering.
02Are these locking tuners?
No. These are vintage-style machine heads, so you wind the string onto the post by hand.
03Will the pearloid buttons yellow over time?
Pearloid is a plastic and can shift in tone with age, light and handling. Many players consider that part of the vintage look.
04Can I use these on a three-a-side headstock?
That is the layout they are made for. Confirm your headstock uses three tuners per side and that spacing matches before buying.
