I have recently acquired a considerable number of sets of vintage guitar and mandolin tuners. There are slot head tuners and solid head, 1920s- 1970s. All of the sets in this list are fully functional, any shortcomings of individual sets are described fully. The sets do not contain bushings unless specified. Contact me for pictures of sets that might interest you, but please be sure to reference the set number when emailing an inquiry.

Set 56: Early 1970s chrome Grover Rotomatics, these have the flat cover plate on the back as opposed to domed, marked “pat pend”, good condition cosmetically and functionally.

Set 65: 1940 Kluson Deluxe enclosed strip tuners, no line, replaced buttons, some plate corrosion/discoloration but they turn smoothly and freely, as found on Gibson J-45s and others.

Set 68: 40s/50s no-name strip tuners for slot head, open gear, brass posts with a steel plate, off white buttons, excellent cosmetic and functional condition, good quality.

Set 71: Mid 1930s Grover stay tites with pointed plate and beveled edge, nickel finish, off white buttons, 6:1 turning ration, excellent condition with bushings and screws.

Set 72: Mid 1930s Grover stay tites, clipped plate with nickel finish and off white buttons, 6:1 turning ratio, excellent condition with bushings and screws.

Set 89: 19 th century brass plate strip tuners for slot head guitar, original bone buttons, plates are 3 7/8” in length, post spacing is 1 7/16”, one button shaft has a very slight bend but it's minimal, all gears turn freely, 16:1 ratio.

Set 91: Late 1960s/early 70s Grover G-98 ‘stay tite' tuners, in the late 60s the Stay tite lost it's familiar scalloped button shape in favor of these square buttons, chrome finish, these were found on most 00-18 Martins from '68 or '69 through the early 70s, bushings included.

Set 97: Late 19 th century/early 20 th century brass plate slot head tuners, solid brass plate/gears/barrels with ivoroid buttons, not sure of the manufacturer but I've seen these exact tuners on several Bruno and Bay State instruments. These tuners have no bent shafts or barrels, all of the gears turn freely, functionally very good. Cosmetically very good as well. The buttons are quite thick and a little shrunken but they are not cracked or crumbling, they will hold up fine.

Set 100: early/mid 30s Grover tuners in nickel, clipped plate end, 12:1 ratio and thick metal oval button (no seam). I've seen these as original equipment on several Martin C series archtops (with round soundhole) and several early 30s style 17 guitars (14 fretters). I'm told that these were also found on D'Angelico style A and B guitars as well as the earliest Epiphone Broadway model. This set is in excellent functional condition and exceptionally clean cosmetically, all original gears, buttons and shafts, no bends. All tuners turn freely without any tight spots or binding. Very hard to find.

Set 103: 1930s Waverly strip tuners as found on many National resonators and other guitars from the period. 3 on a plate for slot head, squared plate end, brass gears and barrels with nickel plate, the buttons are off-white which have darkened to a deep amber color, plates are marked “Waverly Musical Products Co. Inc. New York ”. The plates are in good condition with slight discoloration and surface staining, buttons are all in good shape and all the gears turn freely and smoothly. One shaft was slightly bent but has been straightened.

Set 115:  Early-mid 1930s Grover individual tuners, stay-tite style with “clipped” plate ends and off-white plastic buttons, the crown gears are peaned on to the string posts, 6:1 turning ratio.  These tuners were found on several mid-30s Gibson and Martin flat top and arch top models.  The set has no bent shafts and all the tuners turn freely with no binding.  The plates had some surface rust that has been cleaned off leaving behind a little plate discoloration in a few spots but this is minor at best.  The buttons are in great condition also.  Original hex bushings and mounting screws included for this very rare set.

Set 117:  1920s reverse gear strip tuners for slot head guitar.  Probably Waverly made but not marked.  The plates are steel with brass crown gears and barrels, bone colored buttons.  There’s a little plate corrosion that I’ve cleaned up that now appears as surface discoloration but they are otherwise in good cosmetic and functional order.

Set 119:  1930s Waverly strip tuners for slot head guitar.  This set was once nickel plated but all of the plating has worn off.  The planks are marked “Waverly Musical Instrument Products Inc”.  Gears and barrels are brass, the original buttons are black.  Though the plating is worn off the buttons are in excellent shape and all the tuners turn freely with no binding or tight spots.

Set 121:  1930s Kluson 3 on a plate open back tuners for slot head as found on some National and other quality slot head guitars of the pre-war years.  The plates are marked “Kluson Mfg Chicago Ill.”  Nickel plate, brass barrels and gears and off-white buttons.  This set has some plate corrosion but the tuners turn freely with no binding or tight spots.  Fair cosmetically, excellent functionally.  12:1 turning ratio. 

Set 127:  Late 60s/early 70s Grover G-98 “Stay-tite” tuners in nickel finish.  These tuners were found most commonly on 00 and 000-18 style Martins from about the middle of 1968 through the early 70s.  These tuners have a ratio of 12:1 and all turn smoothly with no binding or tight spots.  They are in excellent cosmetic and functioning condition.

Set #150:  1930s open back individual tuners for solid headstock, not sure if these weremade by Grover or Waverly but it’s one or the other.  This tuner was found on many style 17 Martins during the early to mid 1930s (0-17, 00-7, and some of the early C and R style archtops as well).  This set has all of it’s original parts.  Excellent cosmetic condition with only slight plating loss on one button, all the buttons are solid and without any deterioration.  12:1 turning ratio.  Original bushings and mounting screws included. 

Set #155:  1950s Kluson Deluxe “single line” tuners (individuals).  As found on D-18s from the 50s as well as other makes and models of guitar.  This set is very clean with no wear at all to the plating and all the tuners turn freely.  The buttons are replaced with perfect repros of the originals.  Bushings and mounting screws included. 

Set #162: 1950s/60s Grover G-98 “stay-tite” open back individual tuners. These were found on many 0, 00 and 000 14 fret Martins during the late 50s and through the 60s. 12:1 turning ratio and 7/32” shaft diameter. This set is in excellent condition cosmetically and functionally, all the tuners turn freely without binding or tight spots. Hex bushings and original mounting screws included.

Set #165: 1950s/60s Grover G-98 “stay-tite” open back individual tuners. These were found on many 0, 00 and 000 14 fret Martins during the late 50s and through the 60s. 12:1 turning ratio and 7/32” shaft diameter. This set is in excellent condition cosmetically and functionally, all the tuners turn freely without binding or tight spots. Hex bushings and original mounting screws included.

Set #166: 1950s/60s Grover G-98 “stay-tite” open back individual tuners. These were found on many 0, 00 and 000 14 fret Martins during the late 50s and through the 60s. 12:1 turning ratio and 7/32” shaft diameter. This set is in excellent condition cosmetically and functionally, all the tuners turn freely without binding or tight spots. Hex bushings and original mounting screws included.

Set #168: 1950s/60s Grover G-98 “stay-tite” open back individual tuners. These were found on many 0, 00 and 000 14 fret Martins during the late 50s and through the 60s. 12:1 turning ratio and 7/32” shaft diameter. This set is in excellent condition cosmetically and functionally, all the tuners turn freely without binding or tight spots. Hex bushings and original mounting screws included.

Set #169: Teens/early 20s brass plate strip tuners with black buttons, probably made by Waverly. These tuners were found on most Martin style 17 and 18 guitars of this period and have the ‘reverse’ gear orientation. The tuner set is in remarkable cosmetic condition, very clean with all original parts and they are functionally excellent as well. 1 3/8” post spacing. Rare set

Set #170: This is a set of late 19th or early 20th century strip tuners in brass with exquisite floral engraving and solid bone buttons. These might have been made by Waverly but I can’t for certain. They have the reverse gear orientation that is common to strip tuners prior to about 1928. These were reported to have come off of an 1890s Martin but I cannot confirm this for sure. However, I have seen tuners of this exact type and engraving pattern on several late 19th and early 20th century Martins. These are in excellent functional and cosmetic shape. Super rare.

Set #172: 1950s Waverly individual tuners for solid headstock with off-white buttons. Commonly found on Martin 00-17 and 00-15 guitars of the 50s and 60s as well as widely used on Gretsch and Harmony guitars of the same period. This set is very clean cosmetically and very good functionally and has all of it’s original buttons, gears, screws and shafts.

Set #173: Nickel plate strip tuners (probably Waverly) for solid headstock (if you need these for slot head please inquire, I probably have slot head barrels I could swap out to make these good for slot head). This is a very rare ornately engraved set, floral engraving with fronds and leaves and a decorative border, very high style. Very similar tuners were used on the Gibson style 0 “Artist” model guitar and some Gibson harp guitars (as solid head tuners) and on Martin pearl trimmed guitars (as slot head tuners) during the 20s. these are “reverse gear” orientation so they are likely pre-1927. Superb condition cosmetically and functionally, they almost look new-old-stock, unused. All original parts including buttons. Super rare.

Set #174:  Individual tuners for solid headstock, late 1940s.  Not 100% positive of the original manufacturer of this set, most likely Grover.  I call these the "clover plate" tuners due to the shape of the plate ends.  These tuners make a very brief appearance on the Martin 000-18 in 1946 and 1947, and I’ve never seen them on any other Martin model in those two years or any other.  But they are definitely correct for a ’46 or ’47 000-18.  Nickel finish, buttons replaced as well as one crown gear, all the rest of the parts are original including the headstock bushings.  Cosmetically and functionally good.

Set #180:  1950s/60s Grover G-98 "stay-tite" individual tuners as were found on many smaller body Martin guitars of the period (particulary the 00 and 000-18 models).  This set is clean with no corrosion or plating loss, all original parts.  Functionally very good, bushings and screws included.

Set #182:   1950s/60s Grover G-98 "stay-tite" individual tuners as were found on many smaller body Martin guitars of the period (particulary the 00 and 000-18 models).  This set is clean with no corrosion or plating loss, all original parts.  Functionally very good, bushings and screws included.

Set #184:   1950s/60s Grover G-98 "stay-tite" individual tuners as were found on many smaller body Martin guitars of the period (particulary the 00 and 000-18 models).  This set is clean with no corrosion or plating loss, all original parts.  Functionally very good, bushings and screws included.

Set #186: mid 1930s Grover G-98 “stay tite” tuners with scalloped buttons as found on D-18, D-28, 000-28 and other Martin models of the mid 30s. All of the plating is in good shape with no significant corrosion or discoloration, the set is cosmetically and functionally excellent. The set has a 6:1 turning ratio. All of the gears, cap screws, posts and buttons are original. The set includes mounting screws and bushings, a few of the bushings are not original to the set but are period and style correct. Very rare set for some of the most collectible and expensive guitars in the market.

Set 188: 1950s/60s Grover G-98 "stay-tite" individual tuners as were found on many smaller body Martin guitars of the period (particulary the 00 and 000-18 models). This set is clean with no corrosion or plating loss, all original parts. Functionally very good, bushings and screws included.

Set 190: 1950s/60s Grover G-98 "stay-tite" individual tuners as were found on many smaller body Martin guitars of the period (particulary the 00 and 000-18 models). This set is clean with only a couple of tiny spots of corrosion or plating loss. Functionally very good, mounting screws and bushings included.

Set 192: 1950s Grover G-98 “stay-tite” tuners in gold plate finish. These were not found on Martins of the period but I believe were found on some Gibson J-200s and a few other fancy Gibson models, I don’t know what other makes/models might have had these. Excellent cosmetically and functionally, original bushings included, mounting screws included.

Set 193: 1960s Waverly WG-31 strip tuners for slot head guitar. These are the exact tuners that were used on Martin slot head guitars from the 1930s-early 1970s. In the pre-war years these were found on the 00-21 and continued in use on that model into the 70s. Higher grade slot head Martins had this tuner with an ‘oak leaf’ engraving pattern in the pre-war years. This style was used on the 00-21 since before WWII, on the 00-21 NY during the 60s, the 0-16 NY from the 60s through the early 70s, and the D-18S and D-28S through the late 60s. Excellent cosmetic and functional condition, all original, rare set.

Set #197:  1960s Waverly strip tuners for slot head 12 string with nickel plating and off-white plastic buttons.  This is the exact style tuner that was found on the Martin D-12-20 and also on some D-12-35 models (the D-12-35 also used Kolb 12 string tuners on some examples).  This set is in excellent condition cosmetically and functionally and has all of it’s original parts, mounting screws included. 

Set #202: 19th century strip tuners for slot head, don’t know who made these but they are very nice quality on a par with Jeromes or Seidels of the period. The plates are brass and squared-off on the ends with concentric circle engraving around the mounting screw holes and a single line perimeter decoration. The plates are heavy gauge, the string barrels solid brass and the teeth of the crown and worm gears finely cut with a tight fit which leads me to believe they were a high quality set that probably went on a high quality guitar. The buttons are ebony. All the parts are original and in excellent condition, all the gears turn freely without any slop in the fit or binding in operation. The plates are 4 13/16” in length, the post spacings are 1 5/16”, the post diameter is 7/32” and the turning ration is 10:1.

Set #203: Waverly brass plate strip tuners for slot head from the teens or 20s (pre-’27 as they are reverse gear orientation). The plates and all other parts (except the buttons) are solid brass, the plates have the 'saw tooth' end shape with cross hash-mark engraved decoration along the length of the plate. This set has all of it’s original parts and all in excellent condition including the ivoroid buttons. This tuner was found on the Martin style 17 and 18 slot head guitars of the teens and 20s. the set has been cleaned and is bright and near mint in it’s cosmetic appearance, looking virtually brand new so they’d be perfect for a minty teens/20s 17 or 18 that has lost it’s original set. Functionally excellent as well, this set turns freely with no stiff spots or other issues. The plates are 4 ¼” in length with a 1 3/8” post spacing and barrel diameter of ¼”, the turning ratio is 12:1.

Set 208: Wartime Kluson strip tuners, nickel plate with off-white buttons as found on just about every Gibson guitar of the War period (J-45, LG series, L-00, etc). This set looks to have been re-plated at some time in the past and has a few flakes on the newer plating but nothing serious. Buttons are replaced with perfect Kluson button repros from Blazer and Henkes. 12:1 ratio, 7/32” barrels and 1 3/8” post spacing. The tuners turn freely without binding, very good working order.

Set 209: 1930s Kluson strip tuners for solid headstock as found on many Gibson models of the period including the L-00 and many of the Kalamazoo models as well. This set is in excellent condition both cosmetically and functionally. The plating is clean and without corrosion or pitting. The barrels and gears are all original to the set as are the cap screws and mounting screws. The buttons are modern replacements that are perfect Kluson repros made by Blazer and Henkes. The tuners all turn freely and hold tune, the turning ratio is 12:1 and the post diameter is 7/32”, with a spacing of 1 3/8”. Bushings included.

Set 211: Late 30s early 40s Grover individual tuners with metal buttons, these tuners were found on some early wartime Martin and Gibson guitars. These have a 12:1 ratio and 1/4 “ barrels. One tuner appears to have a replaced crown gear and string barrel but they work fine. All of the tuners turn freely. Cosmetically excellent with very little degradation of the plating. Very rare, bushings included.

Set #214: 1950s Kluson “single line” individual tuners with metal buttons. These were found on some Martin instruments during the 50s (D-18, 000-28, D-28 and others). This set is made up of 5 tuners from one original set and then a spare, the difference in the spare being that the end of the worm gear is not visible through the housing as is the case on the other five. The tuners are in very good cosmetic and functional condition. ¼” barrels, 12:1 ratio, bushings included.

Set #215: 1950s “single line” Kluson Deluxe strip tuners as were found on most Gibson guitars of the 1950s (the LG series, the J-45, J-50, and others). All original , cosmetically clean, and in good working order. The buttons are solid and uncracked and not shrunken. All of the tuners turn smoothly, 12:1 ratio and ¼” barrels. Bushings included.

Set #216: 1950s “single line” Kluson Deluxe strip tuners as were found on most Gibson guitars of the 1950s (the LG series, the J-45, J-50, and others). All original and in good working order. There is a small amount of corrosion on the plates but nothing serious. The buttons are solid and uncracked and not shrunken. All of the tuners turn smoothly, 12:1 ratio and ¼” barrels. Bushings and mounting screws included.

#220:  Late 40s/early 50s Kluson Deluxe “single line” strip tuners as found on many Gibson models from the late 40s through the 50s, these were used on the LG series, J-45, J-50 and (I think,,,) the SJ as well.  This set has all of its original parts and is in good shape functionally.  There is a little plating corrosion or discoloration from age and wear but they will look just right on an average condition guitar of that period.  The original buttons are solid and haven’t shrunken.  Shafts measure 7/32”.  Original bushings, mounting screws included (though not pictured). All turn freely without binding or slipping.

#222:  1930s Grover ‘stay tite’ individual tuners for solid head, plastic buttons.  This is the plastic button version of the “G-98” tuner, these were found on several pre-war Gibsons like the Roy Smeck Radio Grande, Stage Deluxe and also on some of the Nick Lucas models.  I’m sure they were on others as well (maybe some of the L archtops) but I can’t say which exactly.  This set has all of its original parts (including bushings), the buttons are solid and not shrunken or cracked, the plating shows a little corrosion here and there but nothing serious.  The turning ratio is 12:1 and the barrels measure 7/32”.  All turn freely without binding or slipping.

#223:  19th century brass plate strip tuners for slot head with bone buttons.  This century old set is very nice quality, brass plates, worm gears, crown gears and solid brass barrels (the solid brass barrels were common on higher grade hardware, cheaper tuner of the period have hollow barrels).  This set has an engraved border down each side of the plate.  I can’t say who made them but they are similar to Seidel tuners of the period.  The set has a barrel spacing of 1 ¼”, a 7/32” barrel diameter and a 14:1 turning ratio.  The bone buttons are in excellent shape, no cracks.  All of the brass is nicely patinated and has been left that way, the buttons are a bit dirty but have left that way for the buyer to clean up if desired.   Original mounting screw included.   All turn freely without binding or slipping.

#224:  Late 40s/early 50s Kluson Deluxe “single line” strip tuners as found on many Gibson models from the late 40s through the 50s, these were used on the LG series, J-45, J-50 and (I think,,,) the SJ as well.  This set has all of its original parts except for the buttons, which have been replaced with perfect repros.  The set is good shape functionally.  There is a little plating corrosion or discoloration on one plate, the other plate is very clean and bright.  Barrels are 7/32” in diameter and the turning ratio is 12:1.  An appropriate set of bushings is included.   All turn freely without binding or slipping.

#225:  1930s Grover G-93 individual tuners for solid headstock (I’ve also heard these referred to as G-97 N tuners, not sure which label is most correct).  These are the exact tuners that were used on many pre-war D-18s (I believe starting in about ’36) as well as some other Martin models (000-28, 000-18, D-28).  This set has clean plating with only a little surface corrosion or discoloration on a few spots.  The barrels measure 7/32” and have a 12:1 turning ratio.  All of the tuners have all of the original gears and barrels.  They all turn freely and hold tune.  Original bushings included.  This is a very rare set for some of the most collectible guitars ever made.

#227:  1930s gold plated brass strip tuners for slot head with engraved plate and solid pearl buttons.  This set could possibly have been made by Waverly or Kluson but I can’t say with any certainty.   These came off of a 30s Washburn 00 12 fret presentation grade guitar.  All parts are original with the exception of the A string barrel and crown gear, which have been replaced.  The buttons are in excellent condition, unchipped and solid, all of the tuners turn freely.  12:1 ratio and 7/32” barrels.  One of the two plates shows a little plating loss but nothing serious.  The engraving is bold and elegant.  This is a very rare set.

Set #231:  1950s era Kluson DeLuxe 'single line' strip tuners with off-white buttons as found on Gibson J-45 and J-50 guitars of the period as well as on some LG series guitars.  The set is in excellent condition with no plating loss and all original parts. The turning ratio is 12:1 and all the tuners turn freely without tight spots or binding and all are tight with no slop in the gear fit or operation.  The set has its original bushings and mounting screws as well. 

Set #232:  1970s era Grover rotomatics as found on Martin D-18 and D-28 models as well as various Guild models of the 70s.  This set came off of a Guild from the early 70s.  The set is in excellent condition both functionally and cosmetically, no plating loss and smooth operation.  Mounting screws included (though not pictured). 

Set #234:  1930s Grover G-93 individual tuners for solid headstock (I’ve also heard these referred to as G-97 N tuners, not sure which label is most correct).  These are the exact tuners that were used on many pre-war D-18s (I believe starting in about ’36) as well as some other Martin models (000-28, 000-18, D-28).  This set has clean plating with only a little surface dirt or discoloration that I've left in place but they would clean up very nicely if desired as there is only the slightest plating loss here and there.  The barrels measure 7/32” and have a 12:1 turning ratio.  All of the tuners have all of the original gears and barrels.  They all turn freely and hold tune.  Original bushings and mounting screws included.  This is a very rare set for some of the most collectible guitars ever made. 

Set #236:  Mid-late 1960s Grover Rotomatic "Pat. Pend" marked tuners as found on the D-18 and D-28 of the mid to late 60s.  These tuners have a nickel finish and all original parts including mounting screws.  The tuners turn freely and hold tune well and the plating is in excellent condition. 

Set #237:  1950s era Kluson DeLuxe 'single line' strip tuners with off-white buttons as found on Gibson J-45 and J-50 guitars of the period as well as on some LG series guitars.  The set is in excellent condition with only the slightest surface wear to the plating.  The off-white buttons have been replaced with modern reproduction buttons as the old set was crumbling.  The tuner button replacements are perfect repros by Blazer and Henkes. The turning ratio is 12:1 and all the tuners turn freely without tight spots or binding and all are tight with no slop in the gear fit or operation.  The set has its original mounting screws, the bushings are modern reproductions of the originals.

Set #241: 1950s Waverly individual tuners for solid headstock such as were found on many Gretsch guitars of the 50s as well as some Martin style 17 guitars. These have the traditional Waverly plate shape and plastic buttons, 7/32” barrels, 12:1 turning ratio. All turn easily with no tight spots. Bushings and screws included.

Set #243: 1930s Waverly WG-31 strip tuners for slot head with floral engraving. This is an ultra-rare tuner set that was found on 1930s Martin pearl guitars. They were also sometimes found on some Weymann and Vega guitars but are most closely associated with Martin’s pearl slot heads. This set has the classic Waverly WG-31 plate profile with nickel plating but also has a very elegant “flower and fronds” engraving design around the mounting screw holes. This set is excellent cosmetically and is excellent functionally. All original parts. If you need these this may be the only time you ever see a set offered for sale.

Set #244: 1920s brass plate strip tuners for slot head, could be Waverly made but not sure and they are not marked (except for an Oct. 22 ’95 patent marking). I don’t know what they came on originally but are of very good quality. These tuners have a heavy weight brass plate, brass barrels and gears with steel worm gear/button shaft assembly. The crown gear “on top” construction puts them prior to 1927 or so. They have a 12:1 turning ratio and all the tuner turn freely and hold. Everything about this set is excellent cosmetically and functionally right down to the beautiful ivoroid buttons.

Set #245: This is a set I’ve never seen before, but they are excellent quality. They are pre-’27, possibly 19th century but I can’t say for sure. They are marked “Windsor”, perhaps English or European made for the English market. The tuners have a heavy weight plate that is nickel silver plated and the buttons are bone. The plates have a ‘lyre’ end at one extremity and are shaped like a Waverly plate at the oppositeextremity and the plates are engraved with a decorative frieze and vine & flower motif. I suspect that these were classical tuners of some sort rather than steel string, but the original barrels are very short and fat (7/8” in length and ¼” in thickness). I have replaced those original barrels with substitutes that will fit a typical slot headstock but will include the original barrels with the set. The barrels are spaced at 1 25/64” and the plates are 4 5/8” in length. The turning ratio is 12:1 and all the tuners turn freely. Very rare and cool.

Set #248: 1960s Waverly WG-31 slot head tuners as were used on virtually every steel string Martin slot head in the 60s (00-21, 00-21 NY, 0-16 NY, D-28S, D-18S, D-35S) and remained in use on the 00-21 and 0-16NY into the early 70s. This set has all of its original parts and is in excellent condition functionally and cosmetically, original mounting screws included.

Set #249: 1950s Kluson open back individual tuners with plastic buttons as were found on many Martin style 17 guitars (0 and 00) during the late 40s and into the 50s. This set has had the buttons replaced with perfect replicas and the hex bushings are modern replacements as well. One slightly bent shaft has been straightened. All of the tuners turn freely without tight spots or binding and hold tune. 12:1 ratio, ¼ barrel.

Set #252: 19th century slot head guitar tuners with engraved plates and solid mother of pearl buttons. I do not know who made these tuners but the plate engraving is very similar to the Waverly WG-31 “oak leaf” engraving found on their strip tuners of the 20s and 30s. The plates are silver plated but the show face of the plates are either corroded or worn, I have not tried to clean them so I don’t know if there is bright silver plate beneath the crud. They are quite lovely though, nicely decorated and the solid pearl buttons finish the high-end look. One of the pearl buttons has a chip at the base but is solid on the shaft and that shaft is slightly bent (not enough to impact function). I have not straightened it for fear of damaging the button further. The plates are 4 3/8” in length and the post spacing is 1 9/32”.

Set #254: 1930s Grover open back individual tuners with nickel finish and oval buttons. I’ve heard these referred to as both “G-93” and “G-97N” style, I’m not sure which nomenclature is correct. What I do know is that these tuners were found on most pre-war D-18s and many other Martin models of the pre-war era as well. This set has a 12:1 turning ratio, which dates them to 1937 or later. The plating is all in good shape, all the tuners turn freely and hold tune. Original bushings included, mounting screws are replacements. Very rare set.

Set #255: Late 20s/early 30s Waverly WG-31 strip tuners with nickel plating, ivoroid buttons and beautiful ‘flowers and fronds” engraving. This style of slot head tuner was used on many pearl top Martin guitars in the 20s as well as on some Larson Bros, Vega, Weymann and other quality made instruments. The plating is in superb condition with no corrosion, discoloration or loss. One of the ivoroid buttons has a very small crack at the base and appears to have been glued but it is solid to the shaft and functions fine. All turn freely and hold tune well. Replacement mounting screws. Super rare set.

Set #257:  1930s Kluson open gear strip tuners as found on Gibson L-00, J-35, and other models of the pre-war era.  These have the "Kluson Mfg. Co. Chicago Ill" stamp around one of the mounting screw holes and "pat. 2132732" stamped around another mounting screw hole.  These appear to have had the buttons replaced a long time ago (the buttons are a bit yellowed and patinated as if they've been used) but all the other parts are original including bushings.  The plates, gears and barrels are clean and without rust or discoloration. 12:1 ratio, post diameter of 3/16".  All turn freely with no binding or skipping. 

Set #258:  Wartime Kluson open gear strip tuners as found on many Gibson models of the war years.  These tuners have the "Kluson Mfg. Co. Chicago Ill" stamp around one of the mounting screw holes and "pat. 2132732" stamped around another mounting screw hole. The tuners have had the buttons replaced with off white replicas and the bushings are modern replacements of the proper type.  The plates show a few small spots of slight discoloration but present well cosmetically and are functionally good.  12:1 ratio with 3/16" post diameter.  Perfect for any banner Gibson. 

Set 261:   1930s Grover open back individual tuners with nickel finish and oval buttons. I’ve heard these referred to as both “G-93” and “G-97N” style, I’m not sure which nomenclature is correct. What I do know is that these tuners were found on most pre-war D-18s and many other Martin models of the pre-war era as well. This set has a 12:1 turning ratio, which dates them to 1937 or later. The plating is all in good shape, perhaps the cleanest set I've had, all the tuners turn freely and hold tune. Original bushings included, mounting screws are replacements. Very rare set.   

Set 262:  Mid to late 1960s Grover rotomatic "Pat. Pend" marked tuners as were found on the D-28 and D-35 of the late 60s.  This set is in excellent cosmetic shape with no damage or wear to the plating.  Function is good as well, nice set for a clean old D-28 that has had its original tuners pilfered.  Original mounting screws. 

Set 263:   Mid to late 1960s Grover rotomatic "Pat. Pend" marked tuners as were found on the D-28 and D-35 of the late 60s. This set has rather uniform pitting in the plating on every tuner but they are functionally fine.  Would look right on a late 60s D-28 or D-35 that has a little wear. Original mounting screws. 

Set 264: mid 1940s Kluson open gear Kluson strip tuners with off white buttons as were found on virtually every Gibson of the war era including the LG series, the J-45, many of the Kalamazoo models and the L-00.  There is a little plate discoloration here and there and the buttons appear to have been replaced some time ago.  1/4" barrels and 12:1 turning ratio.  The set holds tune fine. 

Set 266:  pre-1937 Grover G-97N (I’ve also heard these called G-93, not sure which is right) tuners for solid headstock guitar.  These tuners were found on many Martin models in the mid-30s (C series archtops as well as flat tops in style 17, 18 and 28).  This set has the pre-37 turning ratio of 6:1 and barrels measuring 7/32” in diameter.  The set is in excellent condition functionally and cosmetically, no bent shafts, nicely patinated.  All of the parts are original including the bushings, the mounting screws are replacements. 

Set 268: Slot head strip tuners in brass with plastic buttons.  19th or early 20th century, not sure if they are European or American made.  14:1 gear ratio.  The plates, gears, barrels and buttons are in excellent shape and turn freely.  The post spacing is 33 mm (app. 1 9/16”) and the plate length is 4”.  Replacement screws. 

Set 269:  19th century strip tuners for slot head guitar, not sure if the set is European or American made.  All of the metal parts are brass and the buttons bone.  The post spacing is 1 9/32” and the plate length 3 7/8”.  14:1 turning ratio.  All the tuners turn freely with no problems, two button stems have just a hint of bend but not enough to impact function at all.  One button has a small chip but it is solid as are the other 5 buttons.  Replacement screws. 

Set 270:  1940s Waverly individual tuners as were found on some Martin models in ’41 and ’42 then again in ’46 and ’47. These were also found on some Larson built guitars of the same era. This set has a plate-end shape that is commonly called “yoda head” for obvious reasons, this set has off white plastic buttons and a 12:1 ratio, 7/32” barrel diameter, all the gears, shafts and buttons are original.  The set includes a period set of hex bushings that might be original to the set, not sure.  No bent shafts, plating and buttons in good shape, all turn freely.  Rare set. 

Set 271:  Mid 1930s Grover individual tuners for solid headstock, clipped plate with oval metal button.  This style tuner was found on several different Martin models of the early to middle 30s (early OM-18s often had this tuner as did some early R and C series archtops and some style 17 flat tops) as well as other makes. 6:1 ratio, 7/32” barrel diameter. The set is in good functional condition, the cosmetic appearance is worn.  The plates have some tarnish and corrosion but the corrosion is surface only and would likely clean up a bit if needed (I’ve done nothing to clean them I’ve only lightly lubricated them).  The set has no bent posts or shafts.  The bushings and mounting screws are original to the set.

Set 272:  1950s Kluson “waffleback” tuners as were found on the Martin D-28 in the 1950s.  Nickel finish with metal buttons, 12:1 ratio. No bent shafts, all the tuners turn freely and hold tune.  The mounting screws are original, the buyer will have the choice of a slightly mis-matched but original and period correct Kluson bushing set or a modern matching replacement set.  These are hard to come by these days.

Set 274:  1950s Waverly individual tuners for solid headstock guitar.  These tuners were commonly found on Martin 0, 00 and 000 guitars in style 17 and 18 during the 1950s.  They are also common to many Gretsch guitars of the same era.  Nickel finish, all original parts, the plating shows very minor corrosion in a few spots but this will clean up easily with some 0000 steel wool.  I’ve left them as found for the buyer to clean if desired.  No bent shafts, all turn freely.  12:1 ratio, 7/32” barrel diameter.  Original bushings and mounting screws. 

Set 275:  Early-mid 30s Grover individual tuners for solid headstock.  This set is nickel plated, “clipped” plate with scalloped buttons (same as were found on the Grover G-98 tuner).  The buttons are the thick variety with no seam.  The barrels measure ¼” in diameter and have a 6:1 ratio, the crown gears are ‘peaned’ to the shaft.  These were found on some Martin models from the early 30s up until about ’35.  The set is very good both functionally and cosmetically, the plating showing just slight surface corrosion in some spots that would clean up easily with a light rub with 0000 steel wool.  Bushings and mounting screws are modern replacments. Rare set. 

Set 276:  Late 40s/early 50s Kluson DeLuxe “no line” individual tuners as found on Martin D-18, D-28 and 000-28 models of the late 40s and early 50s.  These were also found on some Gibson models of the same era but I can’t say for certain which models and when.  The set is functionally good and cosmetically shows a little plating wear and corrosion in a few spots,  would clean up easily for a fresher look if needed.  Two very slightly bent shafts have been straightened.  All the tuners turn freely.   The bushings are modern replacements, the mounting screws replacements as well but as old as the tuners. 

Set 277:  :  1950s Waverly individual tuners for solid headstock guitar.  These tuners were commonly found on Martin 0, 00 and 000 guitars in style 17 and 18 during the 1950s.  They are also common to many Gretsch guitars of the same era.  Nickel finish, one replacement cap screw but all other parts original, the plating shows very minor corrosion in a few spots but this will clean up easily with some 0000 steel wool.  I’ve left them as found for the buyer to clean if desired.  On four of the tuners it appears as if the mounting screw holes have been enlarged slightly but this has no impact on function or appearance. No bent shafts, all turn freely.  12:1 ratio, 7/32” barrel diameter.  Original bushings and mounting screws.

Set 278:  These tuners, probably made by Waverly, were found for a brief period on the Martin 000-18 in 1946 and maybe into early 1947.  I’ve also seen them on one or two early war-time Martins prior to the switch to the Klusons that were used from late ’42-’45. These are hard to come by as they were used for such a short time.  This set has the buttons replaced but the rest of the parts are original.  The plating is clean and the tuners turn freely.  The barrels measure 7/32”. 

Set 279:  1930s Waverly nickel plate strip tuners for solid headstock with off-white plastic buttons.  The set bears the “Waverly Musical Instrument Products” trade mark stamp on the underside of the plate.  The set has all of its original parts and the tuners turn freely and hole tune.  Tuners such as these were found on many solid head guitars in the pre-war years including the Gibson L-00 and others.  Turning ratio of 12:1, barrel diameter of 7/32”. 

Set 280: 1960s Waverly 12 string strip tuners for slot head, this tuner was commonly found on the Martin D-12-20 and D-12-35 during the late 60s and early 70s.  This set has all of its original parts.  The plating is in excellent condition and the tuners turn freely.  

Set 281:  1930s Waverly tiple tuners for slot or solid headstock.  This is the 10 string tiple version of the  Waverly WG-31 that was found on so many pre-war slot head guitars from Martin and other quality manufacturers.  The plate bears the Waverly Musical Products trade mark and Pat. Appl. Stamp on the back of the plate.  All original parts.  The buttons are a bit dirty and one has a crack but the button is solid.  All the tuners turn freely.  Originally for slot head but it appears that someone drilled a second hole in each of the barrels to allow for mounting on a solid headstock.  This was done cleanly and won’t keep them from being used for slot head mounting.  Found originally on the Martin T-18 and T-28. Barrels are just a shade over 7/32 (but not as large as .25”). Rare set. 

Set 282:  Late 60s/early 70s Grover “fatline” tuners for solid headstock as were found on some 00 and 000-18 models.   This set is clean and all of the tuners turn freely and smoothly. 

Set 283:  1930s Waverly solid headstock strip tuners as were found on many Gibson L-00 guitars of the 30s.  This set has off-white buttons.  The turning ratio is 12:1 and all the tuners turn freely.  All parts of the tuners are original, the bushings are of the proper type but may not be original to the set.  Plates show little corrosion or discoloration, they have a little grime on them that could be cleaned up or left alone depending on the condition of the guitar they are to go on. 

Set 284:  1930s Waverly strip tuners for slot head guitar with black buttons.  These tuners were found on some early 30s Martin 0-17 and 0-17H models, as well as some examples of Martin’s 2-17, as well as other makes. This set has some minor plating loss and discoloration but overall they are in good shape cosmetically and mechanically. 

Set 286:  Late 40s/50s Kluson individual tuners for solid headstock as found on Martin style 17 guitars (and a few style 18s) during the late 50s through the 50s.  The set has ¼” barrels and a 12:1 ratio, all original parts on the tuners, the bushings are modern replacements. 

Set 287:  1930s strip tuners of unknown manufacture, black buttons, 12:1 ratio and 7/32” barrels, drilled for solid headstock mounting.  Would be appropriate on any Kalamazoo model or other budget line solid head guitar.  The plates show light corrosion/discoloration, the buttons are in great shape. Tuners all original, bushings are replacements. 

Set 288:  1950s Waverly individual tuners for solid headstock, metal buttons.  These tuners were commonly found on Martin 0, 00 and 000 guitars in style 17 and 18 during the 50s.  they are also common to many Gretsch and Harmony guitars of the same period and into the 60s.  Nickel finish, all original parts, plating is in good shape, no bent parts and all turn freely.  12:1 ratio with 7/32” barrels.  Original bushings and mounting screws. 

Set 291:  Late 40s/1950s Kluson open back individual tuners for solid headstock.  This style was used on many style 18 Martins (in 000 and D size) from about 1947 through much of the 50s.  This set is in very good functional and cosmetic condition with original parts. There is a small amount of plate flaking on one or two of the buttons but no corrosion or other degradation. Original mounting screws included. There is a full set of period bushings included as well though two are replacements (proper style).

Set 293:  Late 20s/early 30s brass plate strip tuners, probably made by Waverly, with black buttons.  This style tuner was found on some size 2, 0 and 00 style 17 slot head Martins during the late 20s and early 30s.  This set has all of its original parts and the set functions fine.  Cosmetically excellent. 

Set 294:  Nickel plate strip tuners for solid headstock with black buttons.  This set is marked on the plate “Safe-T-String” and also has a patent number.  This set has the split-head on the string post which was most commonly seen on solid headstock Hawaiian guitars, though I can’t note specifically and make or model.  These are in excellent cosmetic condition and functionally very good as well. 

Set 295:  War-time Kluson open back strip tuners as were found on virtually every Gibson model during the war years.  These tuners are the type that allow the string post to drop out of the plate and the crown gear is riveted to the post.  The underside of each plate is marked with the patent numbers “2356766” and “2132792”.  Appropriate for just about any banner head Gibson.  Screws and bushings included, the bushings are replacements but of the proper type. 

Set 296:  1950s Kluson Deluxe individual tuners for solid headstock, “single line” with metal buttons.  These were found on some Gibson models but also on the Martin D-18 for part of the 1950s through the mid-1960s.  This set is cosmetically and functionally very good with original bushings and mounting screws included. 

Set 297:  Early 1970s Grover Rotomatic tuners with gold finish.  These were found on Martin D-41s of the early-mid 70s.  I’m sure they were found on other brands (Gibson and Guild most likely) but what models I can’t say.  These are functionally good, cosmetically they look worn as there is plating worn off on each tuner button from use. 

Set 298:  1960s Grover “Pat. Pend.” Marked Rotomatic tuners in chrome finish.  These were found on the Martin D-18 and D-28 from about 1966 to about 1970.  Functionally and cosmetically very good.  Original mounting screws included. 

Set 299: : War-time Kluson open back strip tuners as were found on virtually every Gibson model during the war years. These tuners are the type that allow the string post to drop out of the plate and the crown gear is riveted to the post Appropriate for just about any banner head Gibson.

Set 301: Rare set…these are brass plate tuners for solid headstock that have the “open book” plate end that mirrors the headstock shape of both Larson Brothers and Gibson Guitars from the 30s. These tuners were found on both pre-war Gibson and Larson instruments (such as the Gibson L-00 and some of Larson’s Euphonon guitars). These tuners show their age in the form of some plate tarnish and discoloration but this is surface only, nicely patinated and looking old without looking ratty. The original buttons, hex bushings and mounting screws are present. All of the gears turn freely and hold tune.

Set 302: Waverly 3 on a plate tuners in nickel finish, for solid headstock, 1950s or 60s. These were found on many Harmony guitars as well as on some Guilds and Gretsch instruments. Original parts, excellent condition cosmetically and functionally.

Set 303: Mid-late 60s Grover rotomatic tuners with the “Pat. Pend USA” stamp on the back of the sealed gear housing. These were the tuners found on the Martin D-18 and D-28 during the mid to late 60s as well as on some Gibson and other brand guitars. No plating loss, smooth function, ready to go. Original mounting screws included.

Set 304: Waverly 3 on a plate tuners in nickel finish, for solid headstock, 1950s or 60s. These were found on many Harmony guitars as well as on some Guilds and Gretsch instruments. Original parts, excellent condition cosmetically and functionally. Original bushings and mounting screws included.

Set 305: 1930s steel plate strip tuners for solid headstock. This set has off-white buttons and would be appropriate for some Gibson L-00s and some Kalamazoo guitars, as well as other budget makes. All original parts including bushings and mounting screws, cosmetically and functionally very good.

Set 306: Mid-50s Kluson Deluxe enclosed individual tuners such as were used on the martin D-18 during the middle 50s and other guitars as well. This set has a lot of plating discoloration and would be good for a slightly ragged looking old guitar. Functionally good, bushings and mounting screws are replacements.

Set 307: RARE Teens/1920s Waverly nickel plate strip tuners for slot head with cross-hash plate engraving and solid mother-of-pearl buttons. This set has all of its original parts and is in excellent condition. The plating is clean and the buttons uncracked, no bent shafts or other functional issues. Most likely would have been found on a high end (pearl trimmed) Larson, Washburn, Weymann or Martin guitar from the teens or 20s.

Set 308: 1950s/60s Waverly WG-31 nickel plate strip tuners for slot head. These tuners were found on slot head Martin guitars from the 50s through the early 70s (the 00-21, 00-21NY and 0-16NY). This set has all of its original parts, no bent shafts, functionally good and cosmetically excellent.

Set 309: 1930s Waverly strip tuners for solid head guitar. This style was found in the 30s on the Gibson L-00 (Gibson used several different tuner styles on the L-0 and L-00). The black buttons make this set most appropriate for a black L-00 or any one of a number of the Kalamazoo flat top and arch top models of the 30s. Original mounting screws, replacement bushings. Cosmetically and functionally good.

Set 310: 1970s Grover Rotomatic tuners in nickel finish, found on the Martin D-18 and D-28 in the 70s. this set is super clean with no plating loss and excellent function. Original mounting screws.

Set 311:  Early 20th century brass plate strip tuners with hash mark decoration, probably teens, reverse gear, slightly unusual post spacing measuring 1 3/8” from the D to A string, and 1 13/32” from the D to E string and the same corresponding measurements on the treble plate.  Might fit a guitar with holes drilled at an even 1 3/8” with a little coaxing.  These are for slot head and are very similar to the brass plate Waverlys found on most Martin style 18 slot head guitars during the 20s.  Functionally and cosmetically very good. 

Set 312:  :  Waverly brass plate strip tuners for slot head from the teens or 20s (pre-’27 as they are reverse gear orientation).  This set has all of it’s original parts and all in excellent condition including the ivoroid buttons.  This tuner was found on the Martin style 17 and 18 slot head guitars of the teens and 20s.  the set has been cleaned and is bright and near mint in it’s cosmetic appearance, looking virtually brand new so they’d be perfect for a minty teens/20s 17 or 18 that has lost it’s original set.  Functionally excellent as well, this set turns freely with no stiff spots or other issues.  The plates are 4 ¼” in length with a 1 3/8” post spacing, the turning ratio is 12:1. 

Set 313:  Early 1970s Grover rotomatic tuner in chrome finish as were found on D-18 and D-28 guitars of the early to middle 70s.  This set has all of its original parts and is cosmetically and functionally excellent. 

Set 314:  This is a gorgeous set of tuners that are probably European and most likely late 19th century.  They have German silver plates, posts, gears and shafts and the plates have lovely decorative engraving.  The posts are solid (not hollow) and the buttons are solid mother of pearl.  The tuners also have a finer gear ratio that is generally seen on early tuners, that being 16:1.  All of the gears, shafts and posts are solid as are the buttons, the action of the tuners is smooth and precise, the mesh of the parts is tight with no slop in the fit of any of the gears.  They have a post spacing of 1 11/32” between the D and A string and 1 3/8” between the A and E string, with the same corresponding measurements on the treble plate.  I have no idea what they might have gone on but they would look great on the headstock of any 19th century presentation grade or pearl inlaid guitar. 

Set 315:  War time Kluson open gear strip tuners as were found on virtually every Gibson guitar of the war era.  This set has black buttons so it may be most appropriate for a Kalamazoo, though these were used on instruments made by other manufacturers than Gibson as well.  This set has all original parts and is in good working and cosmetic order.  Posts are ¼” in diameter.  Many Gibsons that used this style tuner had no tuners bushings, but I may have bushings to go with these, I can check on inquiry. 

Set 316:  Late 1940s Kluson deluxe strip tuners as found on Gibson J-45 and J-50 guitars, the LG series and others.  This set is the “no line” variety, meaning that they have no Kluson marking on the gear cover, neither do these have any patent marking. The no-line variety of this tuner was in use from about 1948 to (I think) about ’51 or ’52.  The barrels are brass and ¼” diameter.  The off-white buttons are replacements.  The plating is in good shape and the tuners function well.  I don’t know if I’ve got a set of bushings for these, I will check on request. 

Set 317:  :  Late 1940s Kluson deluxe strip tuners as found on Gibson J-45 and J-50 guitars, the LG series and others.  This set is the “no line” variety, meaning that they have no Kluson marking on the gear cover, neither do these have any patent marking. The no-line variety of this tuner was in use from about 1948 to (I think) about ’51 or ’52.  The barrels are brass and ¼” diameter.  The off-white buttons are replacements.  The plating shows minor pitting and very light corrosion but it is superficial and the tuners function well.  I don’t know if I’ve got a set of bushings for these, I will check on request. 

Set 318:  Early 1950s 1940s Kluson deluxe strip tuners as found on Gibson J-45 and J-50 guitars, the LG series and others.  This set is the “single line” variety, meaning that they have “Kluson Deluxe” marking in a single line on the gear cover, and these bear two patent numbers (2132792 and 2356766) on the underside of each plate.  The barrels are brass and ¼” diameter.  The off-white buttons are replacements.  The plating is in good shape, there is a little play in the gears but they seem to function well and hold tune. I don’t know if I’ve got a set of bushings for these, I will check on request.