Detail 01
18:1 gear ratio
Provides fine control when adjusting pitch.

Independent shopping perspective
Built for ukulele tuning, these Grover Sta-Tite U98-18 machines use open gears and an 18:1 ratio for measured pitch adjustments. Die-cast plates and hardened steel gears support stable tuning, while the rosewood-button, chrome-finish look gives the set a distinct visual direction. They mount to the headstock as a drop-in replacement for similar Grover products.

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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 fine control when adjusting pitch.
Detail 02
These measurements are relevant when checking the existing tuner layout.
Final check
Product questions
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
They are rated for strings up to .074 inch.
They mount to the headstock as a drop-in replacement for similar Grover products.
Reference
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