Detail 01
18:1 gear ratio
Provides the fine adjustment control described for setting pitch.
Product detailSKU #1500000430149
GroverSta-Tite With 18:1 Gear Ratio 97-18 Series Rosewood Button Tuning Machines Gold
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Grover’s gold Sta-Tite 97-18 tuners pair an open-gear design with a die-cast plate and interchangeable rosewood buttons. Their 18:1 ratio gives you closely controlled tuning adjustments when bringing each string to pitch. Headstock style matters here: the series gives separate post-hole and post-length measurements for solid and slotted headstocks, so it is best approached as a measured replacement rather than a cosmetic swap.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Measured tuner replacement projects on guitars with solid or slotted headstocks matching the listed post dimensions.
- Players who want closely controlled pitch adjustments from an 18:1 tuner ratio.
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
Solid headstock measurements
Uses a 22/64-inch post hole and 28.77 mm overall post length.
Detail 03
Slotted headstock measurements
Uses a 16/64-inch post hole and 28.56 mm post length.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Confirm whether the guitar has a solid or slotted headstock, then check its post-hole size and required post length.
- 02The finish is gold and the buttons are rosewood.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What gear ratio do these tuners use?
They use an 18:1 gear ratio for precise pitch adjustment.
02Will they fit a solid headstock?
The solid-headstock specification is a 22/64-inch post hole with a 28.77 mm overall post length.
03Will they fit a slotted headstock?
The slotted-headstock specification is a 16/64-inch post hole with a 28.56 mm post length.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Gold
1 detailsOther
- 18
- 1 gear ratio for precise tuning
