PROFESSIONAL MANDOLIN VINTAGE “F” STYLE (409 SERIES)

The Professional Mandolin (409 Series) machine heads are the latest in technology and beautifully designed to complement any style mandolin. Vintage style “worm under gear” configuration. With 18:1 gear ratio.

The 409 Series professional mandolin machine heads are the latest in technology and beautifully designed to complement any style mandolin. A specially engineered, adjustable worm gear and die-cast plate maintain the center lines of the gear and worm to insure correct alignment for the finest tuning possible. Vintage style “worm under gear” configuration. The Vintage style tuners have a reversed “worm under” arrangement (worm gear below the post gear) for vintage or retro instruments using that configuration.

  • Open gears in vintage “worm under” configuration
  • Die-cast plate
  • Bell-top button screw for vintage look
  • 14:1 gear ratio
  • 25/64” post hole
  • Post length to hole: 15.1mm
  • Overall post length: 30.3mm
  • Weight per pc/per set: 2.2oz/4.4oz
  • Max. string gauge: .074”
  • Hardware included (screws)
  • Drop-in replacement for: None at this time

Available in:
Vintage 4 + 4, For Vintage “F” style Mandolins with Pearloid Buttons, Set of 2
No. 409FVN Nickel
No. 409FVC Chrome
No. 409FVG Gold

Vintage 4 + 4, For Vintage “F” style Mandolins with Black Buttons, Set of 2
No. 409FVNB Nickel
No. 409FVCB Chrome
No. 409FVGB Gold

Vintage 4 + 4, For Vintage “F” style Mandolins with White Buttons, Set of 2
No. 409FVNW Nickel
No. 409FVCW Chrome
No. 409FVGW Gold

Schematic Drawing

409FV Series

Where to buy

Guitar Center

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