Detail 01
18:1 gear ratio
Enables smooth, precise tuning adjustment.

Independent shopping perspective
Grover Sta-Tite 97-18 tuning machines combine a 18:1 ratio for smooth, precise adjustment with rosewood buttons and a Gold finish. Die-cast plates are described for heavy use, placing the set in a working routine that includes performances and studio sessions. It is a hardware choice for guitar players who want controlled tuning changes alongside the visual detail of rosewood buttons.

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What matters in use
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Detail 01
Enables smooth, precise tuning adjustment.
Detail 02
The plates are described as able to withstand heavy use.
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Gold.
This version has rosewood buttons.
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