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Pre-war tuners reborn! Our replica 3-on-plate tuners with simple incised baseplates, as produced by Waverly from the 1920s to the '40s. They feature authentic steel baseplates and cream knobs, plus 15:1 gear ratio for better tuning than the originals.
Golden Age tuners are available exclusively from StewMac, made with our expert eye for details and exact specifications.
Golden Age tuners are the rebirth of popular early 20th Century tuning machine designs, featuring simple steel plates and open gears. Replacements for the originals have long been sought by collectors and repairmen, to restore older guitars and improve their tuning. Our special relic nickel-finished versions complement vintage hardware and add an authentic look to reproduction guitars.
Features include:
- 15:1 gear ratio for improved tuning
- Vintage-style riveted worm supports
- Original-shape matte cream plastic knobs
- .236" (6.00mm) string post diameter
- Press-fit peghead bushings
- Original mounting screw spacing (8 screws included)
- 1-3/8" (34.93mm) string post spacing
- Relic brass finish
Jeff Clapp
Reviewed in the United States on February 10, 2024
Over priced, but these GA tuners are solid replacements for vintage guitars. Ratio is only 15:1 but they hold tune better than the originals.
ToddO
Reviewed in the United States on June 2, 2022
Killer tuners. Look great and work great
w.brent parsons
Reviewed in the United States on July 2, 2021
Acquired a 1946 Harmony Patrician archtop with crumbling plate tuners. Bought replacements, loved the sound and the little guitar became my favorite. But wouldn't stay in tune. Found these which looked of better quality and like they belonged on the Patrician. Had to drill the holes out a tad to get in the metal sleeves which were absent. (reason for 2 star ease of installation) I'm hoping they along with the mechanism upgrade will help prevent tuning from straying. So far, so good. New strings and a public test tonight. If problem continues, I'll amend my review.
MajRob
Reviewed in the United States on June 14, 2019
I love these, both for the look and the vast improvment from the worn out tuners on my old Kay archtop. A perfect fit and instant upgrade!
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