Kluson Kluson Deluxe Patent Applied Single Guitar Tuner 1947-1952

Note the vertical "Kluson Deluxe" stamp down the center of the gear cover. But more importantly, notice the lack of a second tuner post hole on the opposite side of the gear cover (blue arrow). Notice the bottom of the gear cover has an external "PAT. APPLD." stamping. On the bottom side of the tuners stamped into the metal it says "2356766 PAT. APPLD." (can only be seen with the tuner removed). Often these tuners are often misidentified as late 1950s tuners because of the vertical "Kluson Deluxe" stamping. Gibson used this style of tuner later than Fender. Fender stopped using this style in late 1951. Gibson stopped using this style in early 1952 (perhaps Gibson had a larger stock pile of these tuners).

Treble side tuner.

Tuner would be correct for your 1947 to 1952 Fender Gibson Guitar. It has the Pat. Appl. stamp on the gear cover. If you are looking at this, you know what guitars they would go on. Complete your vintage Guitar with this tuner in great shape -- no bent stem and the original tuner button is in good shape.