Detail 01
15:1 gear ratio
Provides smooth, accurate tuning adjustment.
Product detailSKU #1500000416850
Kluson3 Per Side Vintage Diecast Series Waffleback Metal Keystone Tuning Machines Gold
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Kluson’s Vintage Diecast Series waffleback machines recreate a 1950s-style 3-per-side design with metal keystone buttons and original-spec dimensions. The 15:1 gear ratio is built for smooth, accurate tuning adjustment, and the matching dimensions allow a direct replacement on applicable vintage instruments without modification. The radiator-back, or waffleback, housing is the visual focal point, making these a focused restoration option for players who want period-style Kluson hardware alongside reliable tuning operation.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Restoring a compatible vintage guitar with 1950s-style Kluson 3-per-side waffleback hardware.
- Replacing original-spec vintage machines without modifying the instrument.
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Instruments whose existing tuner dimensions do not match the original 1950s specifications.
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
Original-spec dimensions
Enables direct replacement on compatible vintage instruments without modification.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Check your existing tuner dimensions against the original 1950s specifications before ordering.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What is a waffleback design?
It is the radiator-back style used on this vintage diecast Kluson reissue.
02Does installation require instrument modification?
No modification is required when the instrument matches the original 1950s tuner dimensions.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
2 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Gold
- Body Shape
- Single cutaway
