Detail 01
Open gears with 18:1 ratio
The gearing supports smooth, accurate tuning adjustments.
Product detailSKU #1500000430118
GroverSta-Tite Ukulele With 18:1 Gear Ratio U98-18 Series Gold Button Tuning Machines Gold
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
The gold-button Grover Sta-Tite U98-18 set is designed for ukuleles and uses open gears with an 18:1 ratio to make pitch adjustments smooth and accurate. Its gold color and classic button styling give the tuners a vintage-oriented appearance. The series is presented as a drop-in upgrade for most ukuleles; the 20 mm post-length-to-hole measurement is the key fit detail to compare before installation.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Upgrading most ukuleles with a drop-in U98-18 tuning-machine set.
- Players wanting open gears, an 18:1 ratio, and gold-button styling on a ukulele.
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
Compare this measurement with the existing tuner layout before fitting.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Check the 20 mm post-length-to-hole measurement against the instrument before installation.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Is this set designed for ukulele?
Yes. The U98-18 series is designed for ukuleles.
02What finish and buttons does it have?
This version has a gold color with gold buttons.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Gold
1 detailsSize & weight
- Post Length to Hole
- 20mm
1 detailsOther
- Open Gears with An 18
- 1 gear ratio
