Kluson Tuners - Deluxe Series, 6 in line, Metal oval knobs, Color: Nickel

This Kluson® 6-in-line tuning machine set has oval metal (butter bean-shaped) buttons and the improved 15:1 gear ratio for more stable and accurate tuning. The housing and button style are period correct for 1965 - 1969 production dates. These feature the Kluson® Safety Post. This set comes complete with 6 bass side tuners, 8.8mm O.D. vintage bushings with 1/4 inch inner diameter and mounting screws needed for installation.

Specifications:

• Gear Ratio= 15:1
• Post to Post spacing= 15/16 in.
• Bushing size 8.8mm O.D. x 1/4 in. I.D.
• Typically used on right-handed instruments
• Please note that Kluson Deluxe Series tuning machines come standard with vintage-sized bushings and mounting screws. If you have 10mm pegholes (modern sized) you will need to purchase the proper adapter bushings with 1/4 in. I.D. dimensions.

Historically used on:

• 1956 - 1964 Fender® Telecaster
• 1956 - 1964 Fender® Stratocaster
• 1958 - 1964 Fender® Jazzmaster
• 1959 - 1964 Fender® Custom Telecaster
• 1962 - 1964 Fender® Fender Bass IV (6 string bass)
• 1962 - 1964 Fender® Jaguar
• 1963 - 1964 Fender® King

Bushings specifications:

• Outside diameter = 8.85mm
• Inside diameter = 1/4 inch or 6.48mm

Reissues of the original stamped steel tuning machines that the original Kluson Company offered utilizing the same mounting specs to offer a non-modification required retrofit/replacement. The gear ratio was improved from the original 12:1 ratio to 15:1 to offer more tuning stability.

There are some minor construction improvements over the original production from the 50's and 60's including: a slightly heavier button shaft to avoid the occasional impact bending the button shaft easily, nylon washers used internally to maintain appropriate tension without metal to metal contact which results in particles in lubricant within the housing and a taller internal ring gear for better gear mesh and contact and finally a tension washer under the string post to reduce tolerances and keep tension on the post itself. This helps reduce backlash as compared to the original production as well as adds overall life of the mechanism.

Product Measurements

Gear Ratio: 1:15
Outside Bushing Diameter: 8.8 mm
Inside Bushing Diameter: 0.25 in.