Vintage Diecast Series Waffleback® Tuning Machines This top of the line diecast Kluson® tuning machine, known as the Super, Waffleback, or Radiator Back had been out of production for 40 years. We are proud to reissue this tuning machine using the original specs and dimensions to assure you a drop-in replacement for your original vintage instrument. This specific model was used on early Gibson® Les Paul® Customs in the 1950's. The 15:1 gear ratio offers superb performance and reliability and it looks exactly as it was originally intended. Finally you can retrofit those vintage instruments you love to their original glory with these beautiful reissued tuning machines! [SKU:KVDW] Specifications

Sealfast® Tuning Machines The Kluson® Sealfast® tuning machine was the flagship of the die-cast Kluson® lineup and has been out of production since the 1970s. We are proud to reintroduce this tuner using their original predecessors to create the tooling and footprint from to assure you a drop-in replacement for your original vintage instrument! This specific tuner model was used on numerous high end Gibson® Super 400®, Johnny Smith and Byrdland models. We have enhanced the gear ratio to 15:1 which gives a tighter feel while maintaining the original 5/16 inch post diameter for optimum performance. Designed from the originals, we have created a visual replication that includes the hex nut on the button shaft and the Kluson® brand for a completely authentic appearance. This version with the plastic keystone button would have been used for 1950's date range production. At long last you can retrofit those vintage instruments you love to their original glory with these beautifully redesigned tuning machines! [SKU:KVDW] Specifications The Kluson Sealfast tuning machines have tight tolerances between the size of the mounting screw O.D. and the I.D. of the mounting screw holes. We recommend that before installing these tuning machines on your instrument that you run the mounting screw through the mounting hole and then back it out. This will enable the screw to more easily pass through the brass mounting hole eyelet for smooth installation.

Vintage Diecast Series Firebird® Tuning Machines Kluson®'s reissued Firebird/Banjo tuning machines for Gibson® Firebird®! Staying true to the design in virtually every aspect using planetary gears with a 12:1 ratio (wind rate = to 14.6:1 ratio), the exact mounting screw pattern, housing size and appearance with the 5/16 inch string post. Because these tuning machines have a larger string post they do require the original larger peg hole which is very similar in size to what is used for modern diecast tuning machines. The engraving on the bottom plates depict treble or bass side and are only visible when tuning machine is not installed. Available in gold, nickel and chrome plating in sets of 6 in line or individually as listed here. [SKU:KVDF] Specifications Includes both metal button (installed) and plastic keystone button