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Adjustable open gears and die-cast plates
The die-cast plates are designed to maintain gear alignment.

Independent shopping perspective
Nickel hardware and pearloid buttons set the appearance of these Grover 409 Series Vintage A Style mandolin machine heads. Adjustable open gears sit in a modern worm-under configuration, with die-cast plates designed to maintain gear alignment. The 18:1 ratio allows precise tuning changes, and bell-top button screws continue the vintage-focused styling. Mounting dimensions are listed as a 25/64-inch post hole and 30.3 mm overall post length, giving you clear measurements to check before fitting.

Strong match
What matters in use
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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The die-cast plates are designed to maintain gear alignment.
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Allows precise tuning adjustments.
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These are the published mounting dimensions.
Final check
Product questions
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
The machine heads specify a 25/64-inch post hole and a 30.3 mm overall post length.
It has a nickel finish with pearloid buttons.