Detail 01
18:1 gear ratio
Supports the stated smooth, precise tuning adjustment.
Product detailSKU #1500000430094
GroverSta-Tite With 18:1 Gear Ratio 97-18 Series Chrome Button Tuning Machines Chrome
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
The Grover Sta-Tite 97-18 Series is an open-gear tuning-machine option with an 18:1 ratio, die-cast plate, butterbean button, and chrome finish. Its headstock configuration needs attention before installation: the vertical orientation is specified for most solid headstocks with a 22/64-inch post hole, while the horizontal orientation is for slotted headstocks with a 16/64-inch hole. Hardware is provided for installation, making this a focused choice when the guitar’s headstock format is known.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Guitar hardware projects requiring open-gear tuners with an 18:1 tuning ratio.
- Solid or slotted headstock installations after matching the appropriate orientation and post-hole measurement.
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Headstocks that do not match the 22/64-inch vertical or 16/64-inch horizontal post-hole specifications.
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
Open gears with die-cast plate and butterbean button
These are the listed hardware and visual design details.
Detail 03
22/64-inch vertical post hole
This is the stated measurement for the vertical orientation on most solid headstocks.
Detail 04
16/64-inch horizontal post hole
This is the stated measurement for the horizontal orientation on slotted headstocks.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Confirm whether the guitar has a solid or slotted headstock before selecting an orientation.
- 02Measure the post hole against the stated 22/64-inch or 16/64-inch requirement.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Are the gears sealed?
No. These tuning machines are described with open gears.
02Which headstocks do the orientations suit?
The vertical orientation fits most solid headstocks; the horizontal orientation is for slotted headstocks.
03Is installation hardware provided?
Yes. Hardware is listed for easy installation.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
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- 1 gear ratio for precise tuning
