Detail 01
18:1 gear ratio
Supports the stated precise tuning control.
Product detailSKU #1500000430137
GroverSta-Tite With 18:1 Gear Ratio 97-18 Series Amber Acryllic Button Tuning Machines Chrome
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Sta-Tite 97-18 Series tuning machines pair chrome hardware with amber acrylic buttons, open gears, and die-cast plates for a traditional visual profile. The 18:1 ratio is designed for smooth, precise adjustment, giving you finer control while bringing an electric or acoustic guitar to pitch. Check the headstock’s 22/64-inch post-hole requirement and keep string gauge at or below the stated .074-inch maximum.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Retuning an electric or acoustic guitar with compatible 22/64-inch post holes.
- Guitars using strings no larger than the stated .074-inch maximum gauge.
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Instruments requiring a post hole other than 22/64 inch.
- Strings exceeding the stated .074-inch maximum gauge.
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
22/64-inch post hole
Use this measurement to check headstock compatibility.
Detail 03
.074-inch maximum string gauge
Strings above this stated maximum are outside the specified range.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Verify your headstock has 22/64-inch post holes.
- 02Confirm your string gauge does not exceed .074 inch.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Are these for acoustic or electric guitar?
They are specified for both electric and acoustic guitar.
02What buttons do they use?
They use amber acrylic buttons.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color Finish
- Brown
1 detailsOther
- 18
- 1 gear ratio for precise tuning
