Detail 01
18:1 gear ratio
Supports accurate tuning adjustment.

Independent shopping perspective
These chrome Grover Vintage F Style 409 Series machines combine white buttons and open gears in a vintage worm-under layout. An 18:1 ratio supports accurate tuning adjustment, while the die-cast plate adds stability. With 25/64-inch post holes and a 30.3 mm overall post length, the key measurements are available when matching them to a mandolin neck during setup.

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.
Detail 01
Supports accurate tuning adjustment.
Detail 02
A measurement to compare when matching the machines to a mandolin neck.
Final check
Product questions
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
The buttons are white.
The overall post length is 30.3 mm.
Reference
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