Detail 01
18:1 open-gear ratio
Allows the fine, precise tuning adjustments described for this ukulele set.
Product detailSKU #1500000430111
GroverSta-Tite Ukulele With 18:1 Gear Ratio U98-18 Series Ebony Button Tuning Machines Chrome
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Built for ukulele, the Grover Sta-Tite U98-18 Series combines open gears with an 18:1 ratio for fine tuning adjustments. Its chrome hardware is paired with black ebony buttons, and the design uses a lightweight die-cast plate with .994-inch posts. Multiple interchangeable ebony buttons allow the appearance to be changed. It is also presented as a direct replacement for the U98-18 Series, making it a clear option for that specific hardware update.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Replacing an existing Grover U98-18 Series ukulele tuning-machine set.
- Ukulele setups needing fine tuning adjustments from an 18:1 open-gear mechanism.
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
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 02
20 mm post length to hole; 25.2 mm overall post length
Measurements to compare when planning a replacement installation.
Detail 03
Interchangeable ebony buttons
Lets you change the buttons’ appearance.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01For a replacement installation, compare the listed 20 mm and 25.2 mm post measurements with the existing hardware.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Is this a replacement for the U98-18 Series?
Yes. It is identified as a direct replacement for the U98-18 Series.
02What gear ratio does it use?
It uses an 18:1 gear ratio.
03What color are the buttons?
The ebony buttons are black.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color Finish
- Black
2 detailsOther
- Open Gears
- 18:1 gear ratio for precise tuning
- 22 64 Quot Post Hole
- 20 mm post length to hole, 25.2 mm overall post length
