Detail 01
18:1 gear ratio
The listed gearing is intended to allow precision tuning.

Independent shopping perspective
These nickel 502 Series Roto-Grip tuning machines offer Grover’s standard-button Rotomatic arrangement with a thumbscrew locking mechanism. Strings are locked into place by the thumbscrews, making this set relevant for a compatible guitar being restrung or updated. The sealed, lubricated 18:1 gears are described for precise tuning and stable intonation. Their drop-in positioning covers many industry-standard tuner layouts, but the existing instrument hardware remains the essential fit check.


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
The listed gearing is intended to allow precision tuning.
Detail 02
The gear system is described as sealed and lubricated.
Final check

Product questions
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
Nickel.
Yes. The thumbscrew mechanism locks the strings in place.
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