Detail 01
18:1 gear ratio
Supports smooth, precise tuning adjustments.
Product detailSKU #1500000430104
GroverSta-Tite With 18:1 Gear Ratio 97-18 Series Ebony Button Tuning Machines Nickel
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Grover’s Sta-Tite 97-18 tuning machines pair an 18:1 ratio with open gears for controlled tuning adjustments and straightforward restringing. Die-cast plates and ebony buttons give the set its hardware and visual character. The title names a Nickel version, while the supplied color field and tags identify Black; confirm the finish details before ordering.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Guitar maintenance where smooth, precise adjustment and accessible open gears matter during restringing.
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
Makes the gear mechanism accessible during restringing.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01The title names Nickel, but the supplied color/finish field and tags say Black; verify the intended finish.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What tuning ratio does this set use?
It uses an 18:1 gear ratio for smooth, precise tuning adjustment.
02Are the gears open?
Yes. The tuning machines use open gears, described as allowing easier restringing.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color Finish
- Black
1 detailsOther
- Smooth 18
- 1 gear ratio for precise tuning
