Detail 01
18:1 gear ratio
Provides the fine adjustment described for setting pitch accurately.

Independent shopping perspective
Grover’s U99-18 set brings an 18:1 ratio to ukulele tuning, giving each peg the fine adjustment needed to set pitch accurately. Open gears and ebony buttons give the machines a traditional visual character, while the gold finish makes them a clear cosmetic choice as well. Each machine head uses a 21 mm post and weighs 0.9 oz, so headstock mounting details matter when planning an upgrade. They suit home practice and performance-focused upkeep alike.

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 fine adjustment described for setting pitch accurately.
Detail 02
A headstock installation measurement to confirm before fitting.
Detail 03
Gives the listed weight of each individual machine head.
Final check
Product questions
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
They use an 18:1 gear ratio for accurate tuning adjustments.
They are gold and use ebony buttons.
Reference
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.