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14:1 sealed, permanently lubricated gears
The gears are described as smooth and maintenance-free for their lifetime.

Independent shopping perspective
For electric or acoustic guitar work, these nickel-finished Grover Vintage Deluxe 138 Series tuning machines combine sealed, permanently lubricated 14:1 gears with stamped steel housings. Fit is the key part of the job: the solid-headstock specification calls for a 23/64-inch post hole and 27.8 mm overall post length. A horizontal version is described for slotted headstocks using 15/64-inch post holes. The vintage appearance accompanies smooth tuning adjustments without ongoing gear maintenance.

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What matters in use
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.
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The gears are described as smooth and maintenance-free for their lifetime.
Detail 02
These are the stated fit measurements for solid headstocks.
Detail 03
This measurement applies to the version for slotted headstocks.
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Product questions
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
Yes. They are described for electric or acoustic guitar.
The sealed gears use a 14:1 ratio.
Solid headstocks use a 23/64-inch post hole and 27.8 mm overall post length; the horizontal slotted-headstock model uses 15/64-inch post holes.
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