Set M2:  Mid 1920s Waverly made nickel plate A style mandolin tuners (straight line).  This set has a narrower spacing than tuners for Gibson mandos, but matches the spacing on 20s Martin mandolins.  The set has all it's original parts and the plating is in great shape.

Set 53:  1920s Washburn Gold slot head ENGRAVED tuners with Handel inlaid buttons.  While the Handel buttons are found on many pearl Martins from the 20s and 30s this set of tuners has a plate more commonly associated with pearl Washburn guitars of the same period.  the tuners have a gold finish and are finely engraved.  The plating shows some wear but is overall in good shape.  The ivoroid buttons show floral inlay of pear flowers with silver wire stems, exquisite.  This set is in excellent functional condition.  SUPER RARE.

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 63: Late 19 th century slot head strip tuners, reverse gear, brass plate and posts, leaf and acorn engraved decoration on a square plate, bone buttons, very nice set in excellent condition.

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 90: 1960s Grover “Pat. Pend” marking rotomatics, chrome finish, used but good condition cosmetically, these were found on 60s D-18 and D-28 Martins and some Gibsons as well.

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 102: 1930s Steel plate strip tuners with square plate ends, for mount on a solid headstock. Most likely Waverly made but not marked. The gears and barrels are brass. Buttons are replaced, off white. Functionally the set is in very good shape, the plates have a bit of corrosion here and there. As found on National, Gibson, Kalamazoo , Maybell, and other makes of the 1930s. $125

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 #110:  1950s Kluson open gear slot head tuners for nylon string.  These tuners have steel plates with off-white buttons and large aluminum barrels.  This style is commonly found on Martin 00-18G and 00-28G instruments of the 1950s.  I think these were also found on some Guild Mark 1 nylon strung guitars as well.  Excellent condition functionally and cosmetically, all original buttons, posts, gears and shafts.

Set #113:  1930s Brass plate open back strip tuners, probably Kluson.  These tuners are most commonly found on 30s Gibson L-00 guitars but also found on some early 30s Martin 12 and 14 fret style 17 guitars (2-17, 0-17, etc).  Black buttons, all shafts and barrels straight.  The plates show some surface discoloration but not corrosion, they look very good (but don’t look new).  The buttons are original and in excellent shape.  All gears turn freely without any tight spots or kinks.  These were offered for either slot head or paddle head mounting, and I have the proper barrels for either option, so I can offer them for slot head (like for a Martin 2-17) or paddle head (like for an L-00). 

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 #137:  1950s Waverly individual tuners with metal buttons.  These were found on some Martin guitars of the 50s (mostly style 17) as well as some other makes.  This set has all of it’s original parts and is in excellent condition overall, bushings and mounting screws included.

Set #145: Early-mid 50s Kluson Deluxe “single line” strip tuners such as were found on most Gibson acoustics (such as the J-45, SJ, etc) of that period. This set was a bit corroded on the plating but has been cleaned up a bit, the buttons are replaced (absolutely perfect repros of the originals by Blazer and Henkes in Germany), all turn freely, bushings included.

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 #153:  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 just about perfect 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 #154: Late 1930s/early 1940s Kluson open back individual tuners for solid headstock.  These tuners were commonly found on several Martin models from about 1938 through 1941.  Nickel plate with the typical Kluson shape and a single line border decoration, off white buttons.  The buttons on this set are perfect replacements, all gears, posts and screws original.  The plating on one or two shows a little wear but otherwise very clean, all the tuners turn freely with no binding or tight spots.  12:1  ratio.  Bushings not pictured but 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 #156:  1950s/60s Waverly open back strip tuners for solid headstock guitar.  These were found on many Harmony, Kay and other student level brands but they were also found on some Guild and Gibson guitars as well.  In the slot head configuration (I’ve got slot head barrels available for these) they were found on the Martin nylon string guitar (both G and C series) during the 1960s.  These are in excellent cosmetic condition and excellent functionally as well.  Original buttons, gears, shafts and screws. 

Set #157:   Kluson open back strip tuners as found on Gibson L-00, J-45 and other models both pre-war and post war.  This set has nickel plating and original off white plastic buttons.  The posts measure 7/32”, all the original gears, shafts, screws and buttons present.  This set also has the Kluson manufacture stamp on the back side of the plate.  The plate itself is decorated with stippling along either side.  The tuners are 12:1 ratio and all the gears turn freely.  This set could be as early as the 30s or just post war, I’m not completely sure.  The plates are very clean and the buttons, while slightly shrunken are solid.  Bushings and mounting screws included.

Set #160: Wartime Kluson open back individual tuners with off white buttons for solid headstock. This style tuner was found on some early war year Martins and other brands as well though I can’t say what this exact set came off of. The plates are marked “Kluson Mfg. Co. Chicago Ill” on the back. 4 of the tuners are thus marked and two are not. This may suggest that this set is made up from two partial sets and that may be the case, but everything else about them is identical so it makes little difference. The plating is worn on the tuners so they look weathered and the buttons are replaced with perfect Kluson repros. 12:1 ratio and 7/32” string post diameter. All of them turn freely without tight spots or binding.

Set #161: 1930s Waverly brass plate strip tuners for slot head. This set has black buttons and a squared plate end. All of the buttons, gears and shafts are original and the plates bear the “Waverly Musical Instrument Products New York” identification stamp on the underside. 12:1 turning ratio. Brass plate Waverlys were commonly used on style 17 and 18 Martin slot head guitars during the 30s but most had a different plate end shape than this squared off style, though I have seen this exact tuner with the squared end on several early 30s Martin style 17 slot head guitars. This set is in excellent cosmetic and functional condition. All gears turn freely with no play at all in the fit.

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 #164: 1930s Unmarked strip tuners for solid headstock with black buttons and square plate end. The plates are steel with brass gears and shafts, from the cut and shape of the gear these may well have been made by Grover. All parts and buttons appear to be original, 12:1 ratio and ¼” barrels. The buttons are in good shape and all the gears turn freely and function fine. Two shafts that were very slightly bent have been straightened. Would be appropriate for a wide range of solid head guitars from the 30s, mostly Chicago or Boston brands (not Martin or Gibson).

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 #176: Wartime Kluson strip tuners for L-00 and other Gibson models (just about every Gibson model used this style tuner during the war). This set has all of it’s original parts and functions smoothly. They are marked on the underside with the “Kluson Mfg. Co” stamp. The posts are 7/32” in diameter and the turning ratio 12:1. The plates have had a little surface corrosion cleaned off but present very good cosmetically.

Set #179:  Early 20th century (pre-1926) slot head strip tuners, nickel plate with ivoroid buttons and high style decorative engraving.  I have no idea what these might have been on originally but are of a similar style as was found on some early Washburn, Bruno, Bay State and other brands.  This set is very clean with all it's original parts.  Two of the barrels were shortened slightly at some time in the past but they are still long enough to be functional and to extend into the center rail holes of a slotted headstock.  These have the 'reverse gear' orientation and a 1 3/8" post spacing.

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 #183:  Late 1960s or early 70s Grover H-100C "slimline" individual tuners for slot head.  These tuners were used as original equipment on the D-28S and D-18S during the late 60s and early 70s.  This set is new old stock, that is, never used on a guitar and are in their original retail box with the Grover label.  The tuners are in like-new condition, no loss of plating or wear of any kind.

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 189: Early 1970s Grover Rotomatic tuners in nickel finish as found on 70s D-18, D-28 and some Gibsons and other brands as well. The set is in very good used condition with no plating wear, cosmetically very clean. Functionally they are very good as well, original washers, hex bushings and mounting 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 194: 1930s strip tuners, not sure who made these but they are the style of tuner that were found on early 1930s Gibson L-00s and some Kalamazoo models. This set has all it’s original parts and the tuners turn smoothly. The buttons are off-white and the plates steel.

Set 195: 1950s Waverly individual tuners as found on many Gretsch guitars of the period. This style tuner with a plastic button was also found on many 00 and 000 style 17 and 18 Martins in the 50s. This set is in good condition functionally and cosmetically. They turn freely and have all original parts. The buttons have some wear to the plating but nothing serious. Original bushings and mounting screws included.

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 #198:  Fancy 1930s Waverly made strip tuners for slot head with Fluer-de-lis engraving pattern.  This set was found very commonly on higher end National resonator guitars as well as some Weymann, Vega and other quality built slot head guitars of the 30s.  This set has nickel plating that is absolutely spotless and the buttons are in excellent condition as well.  Currently I’m tweaking them to get these in better working order as the G string tuner slips a bit, but I don’t expect that’ll be hard to fix.  If you need these get in touch and see if I’ve got them ready to go.  Very rare set. 

Set #201: Late 60s/early 70s Grover “slimline” tuners for slot head guitar. This set was original equipment for the D-28S and D-18S from about 1968 on into the early 70s. Cosmetically very good with no plating loss and functionally they are very good as well.

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 206: Late 60s/early 70s Grover “slimline” sealed individual tuners for solid headstock. These tuners were found on some 00-18s of the late 60s and early 70s. Cosmetically and functionally very good, original mounting screws and replacement headstock bushings.

Set 207: 1930s Waverly WG-31 slot head tuners with ‘oak leaf’ engraving. These slot head tuners are the exact type that were found on Martin slot head guitars of style 28 and higher (even on some 42 and 45 guitars) during the 30s. They were also found on some high end Weymann and Larson Bros. slot head guitars. They have a 12:1 turning ratio, 1 3/8” post spacing and 7/32” diameter string barrels. The buttons are ivoroid and in great shape, solid. All the parts are original to this set including buttons, gears, barrels and cap screws. They have been lightly cleaned and lubricated but not polished. The plating is very bright and there is no plating loss. The tuners turn freely with no tight spots, excellent cosmetically and functionally. They bear the “Waverly Musical Products” and patent stamp on the underside. Rare set for some of the most collectible guitars in the vintage market.

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 #213: 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.

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.

Set #218: 1960s Grover Rotomatic “Pat. Pend” tuners as were found on the Martin D-18 and D-28 of the 60s. All of the nickel plating is in great shape, very clean. Functionally very good as well, mounting screws included.

Set #219: 1930s Kluson individual open gear tuners as found on some late 30s and very early 40s (1941-42) Martin guitars. These tuners have nickel plated plates and parts and pot metal buttons. The plates have a single line of incised decoration around the perimeter of the plate. The pot metal buttons on these are prone to cracking and sometimes fall apart if the cracking progresses too far. These tuners have two buttons that show some cracking but they are solid and will withstand the stress of being turned under tension, so they are solid. Otherwise the tuners are clean and functionally very good. 12:1 ratio and 7/32” post diameter. Bushings 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.

#226:  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 228: Early 1930s Grover open back individual tuners as were found on several Martin models (including the OM-18). These tuners have a 6:1 turning ratio, "clipped" plate, peaned crown gear and the fat/seamless scalloped button. Each tuner is marked "Grover" under the crown gear. The set is clean with only the slightest touch of plate pitting on the plates, nicely aged, looking as old as they are without looking worn out or heavily rusted. All of the tuners turn freely without binding or skipping. The string shafts measure 7/32" in diameter. The bushings are modern replacements but of the proper hex shaped press-fit type. Mounting screws included. Very rare set.

Set 229: Early 1930s Grover open back individual tuners as were found on several Martin models (including the OM-18). These tuners have a 6:1 turning ratio, "clipped" plate, peaned crown gear and the fat/seamless scalloped button. Each tuner is marked "Grover" beside the crown gear along one side of the plate and "Pat Apl'd for" on the other side of the crown gear at the edge of the plate. The set is clean with only the slightest touch of plate pitting on the plates, nicely aged, looking as old as they are without looking worn out or heavily rusted. All of the tuners turn freely without binding or skipping. The string shafts measure 7/32" in diameter. The bushings are modern replacements but of the proper hex shaped press-fit type. Mounting screws included. 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 #233:  Set 229: Early 1930s Grover open back individual tuners as were found on several Martin models (including the OM-18). These tuners have a 6:1 turning ratio, "clipped" plate, peaned crown gear and the fat/seamless scalloped button. Each tuner is marked "Grover" beside the crown gear along one side of the plate and "Pat Apl'd for" on the other side of the crown gear at the edge of the plate. The set is clean with only the slightest touch of plate pitting on the plates, nicely aged, looking as old as they are without looking worn out or heavily rusted. All of the tuners turn freely without binding or skipping. The string shafts measure 7/32" in diameter. The bushings are modern replacements but of the proper hex shaped press-fit type. Mounting screws included. Very rare set. 

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 #235:  1950s Kluson Deluxe "single line" individual tuners with metal buttons as found on the Martin D-18, 000-28 and other Martin models of the 50s.  This set is very clean with no corrosion or plating loss and all its original parts.  Each tuner turns freely and the gear fit is tight with no play or slop during operation and no bent shafts.  Nicely aged.  Original bushings and mounting screws included. 

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 #238:  Early 1930s Grover open back individual tuners as were found on several Martin models (including the OM-18). These tuners have a 6:1 turning ratio, "clipped" plate, peaned crown gear and the thin/seamed scalloped button. Each tuner is marked "Grover" in a straight line on the inside edge of the show face of the plate.. The set is clean with no loss of plating or corrosion.. All of the tuners turn freely without binding or skipping. The string shafts measure 7/32" in diameter. The original bushings and mounting screws included. Very rare set.

Set 239:  late 60s early 70s Kolb 12 string tuners as were found on the Martin D-12-35 model guitar.  These tuners have a gun-metal black finish and engraving that shows up gold against the black with pearloid buttons.  They have a 14:1 ratio.  The tuners are in excellent condition with no bent shafts or buttons, all original parts and each tuner turns smoothly with no tight spots and holds tune well.