Detail 01
18:1 gear ratio
Provides the smooth, precise tuning action described for the series.
Product detailSKU #1500000430099
GroverSta-Tite With 18:1 Gear Ratio 97-18 Series Ebony Button Tuning Machines Gold
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Gold Grover Sta-Tite 97-18 tuning machines combine an 18:1 ratio with open gears for smooth, precise tuning and easier restringing. Die-cast plates support the hardware, while ebony buttons give the guitar a classic visual detail. For a player changing strings, the open-gear design makes that part of the job more accessible; once set up, the ratio is intended for controlled pitch adjustment. It is a gold hardware option centered on tuning precision and practical restringing access.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Guitar maintenance routines where easy access for restringing is useful.
- Gold hardware updates requiring ebony buttons and smooth, precise 18:1 tuning adjustment.
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
Allows easier restringing.
Detail 03
Die-cast plates with ebony buttons
Pairs the plate construction with ebony button styling.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Choose these only if open-gear tuning machines and ebony buttons are the desired hardware details.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What is the benefit of the open gears?
The open gears allow easier restringing.
02What gear ratio do these use?
They use an 18:1 gear ratio.
03What finish and button style does this version have?
It has a gold finish and ebony buttons.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
2 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Gold
- Color Finish
- Black
1 detailsOther
- Smooth 18
- 1 gear ratio for precise tuning
