Their acclaimed design, precise 16:1 gear ratio, long-life stainless steel/bronze construction, and smooth, reliable operation have made them the favorite of renowned guitarmakers and musicians for their finest instruments. Waverly tuners offer modern precision with vintage style. Martin, Gibson, Collings, Santa Cruz, Huss & Dalton, Sams, Bourgeois and other guitarmakers specify Waverly tuners for their top-line instruments.
Why do the pros choose Waverly tuners? Smoother, more efficient tuning: Waverly's renowned gear mechanism is second to none. Waverly tuners feature a proven, precisely machined design ensuring accurate, efficient gear alignment. Nylon worm gear bushings enhance the smooth feel. The result: looseness is eliminated-your guitar plays in tune and stays in tune.
Longer life with less wear: Waverly's stainless steel worm gear and machined bronze alloy string post gear are more durable than the brass gears used in other tuners. Vintage details: The look is right at home on vintage-style instruments.Authentic "Butterbean" knobs (a description coined by the late Martin historian Mike Longworth) are solid brass, not die-cast, with the historically-correct shape not found on other modern tuners. Set of 6 (3-left/3-right), mounting screws and bushings included The sturdy steel baseplates have the authentic 1930s footprint. String posts are vintage-style tapered 1/4"-diameter brass, with press-fit knurled brass hex bushings to fit 11/32"-diameter pegholes.
Slot-head mounting screws complete the vintage look; there are no additional holes to drill on many older Martins and Gibsons.