Detail 01
18:1 gear ratio
Provides the smooth, precise tuning action described for the 97-18 Series.

Independent shopping perspective
Grover’s Sta-Tite 97-18 Series tuning machines pair a nickel finish with rosewood buttons and an 18:1 ratio for controlled, precise tuning adjustments. The die-cast plates are built to stand up to heavy use, making this set suited to instruments that see regular performance and studio time. It is a practical hardware upgrade when smooth tuning action and a classic-looking button style are both part of the job.

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What matters in use
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Detail 01
Provides the smooth, precise tuning action described for the 97-18 Series.
Product questions
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They use an 18:1 gear ratio.
They have rosewood buttons.
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