Detail 01
18:1 gear ratio
Provides the listed ratio for precision tuning adjustments.

Independent shopping perspective
Designed around Grover’s Rotomatic format, these gold 502 Series Roto-Grip tuning machines use thumbscrews to secure strings during a string change. Their sealed, lubricated 18:1 gearing is intended for fine tuning adjustments and stable intonation. They are presented as a drop-in option for many industry-standard tuners, which makes them relevant when updating compatible guitar hardware without changing the basic tuner layout. Confirm the instrument’s existing tuner format before planning the swap.

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
Provides the listed ratio for precision tuning adjustments.
Detail 02
The tuning gears are described as sealed and lubricated.
Final check
Product questions
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
The tuners use a thumbscrew mechanism that locks strings in place.
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