Detail 01
14:1 gear ratio
Provides the stated tuning ratio for making precise pitch adjustments.

Independent shopping perspective
Gold Grover Sta-Tite 98 Series tuning machines pair an open-gear appearance with a 14:1 ratio for controlled string-by-string tuning adjustments. Installation details differ by headstock: slotted headstocks use a 15/64-inch post hole, while solid headstocks use a 23/64-inch post hole with bushings. Screws are included for mounting.

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 stated tuning ratio for making precise pitch adjustments.
Detail 02
Leaves the tuner gears visible for the classic appearance described.
Final check
Product questions
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
Yes. Screws are included for both listed headstock installation arrangements.
Yes. The solid-headstock arrangement uses a 23/64-inch post hole with bushings and screws.
Reference
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