Detail 01
18:1 gear ratio
Provides the quick, accurate tuning adjustment described for these open-gear tuners.
Product detailSKU #1500000430146
GroverSta-Tite With 18:1 Gear Ratio 97-18 Series Amber Acryllic Button Tuning Machines Nickel
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
For electric or acoustic guitar, these nickel Grover Sta-Tite 97-18 tuning machines use open gears and an 18:1 ratio for quick, accurate adjustment. Amber acrylic buttons and die-cast plates shape the set’s appearance. Installation calls for a 22/64-inch post hole, and the listed maximum string gauge is .074 inch. Those two measurements provide the practical checks to make before selecting the set for a guitar.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Electric or acoustic guitar setups with a 22/64-inch post hole and strings no larger than .074 inch.
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Guitars requiring strings above the listed .074-inch maximum gauge.
- Headstocks that do not use the specified 22/64-inch post hole.
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
Maximum string gauge: .074 inch
Strings are specified up to .074 inch.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Confirm the guitar’s post hole is 22/64 inch.
- 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.
01Can these be used on electric and acoustic guitars?
They are described for electric or acoustic guitar.
02What is the maximum listed string gauge?
The maximum string gauge is .074 inch.
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
