STA-TITE™ WITH 18:1 GEAR RATIO (97-18 SERIES) (Interchangeable Button Options)

The Sta-Tite™ (97-18 Series)is classic in design and feature a stylish die-cast plate with multiple interchangeable button options. These high-end classic machine heads offer smooth and precise tuning. With 18:1 gear ratio.

The 97-18 Series is classic in design and feature a stylish die-cast plate with multiple interchangeable button options. These high-end open gear machine heads offer smooth and precise tuning.

  • Open gears
  • 18:1 gear ratio

Vertical (for solid headstock)

  • 22/64” post hole
  • Post length to hole: 22.53mm
  • Overall post length: 28.77mm
  • Weight per pc/per set: 1.0oz/6.0oz
  • Max. string gauge: .074”
  • Hardware included (bushings, screws)
  • Drop-in replacement for: None at this time

Horizontal (for slotted headstock)

  • 16/64” post hole
  • Post length to hole: 13.37mm
  • Overall post length: 28.56mm
  • Weight per pc/per set: 1.0oz / 6.0oz
  • Max. string gauge: .074”
  • Hardware included (screws)
  • Drop-in replacement for: None at this time

Available in:
For Solid Guitar Headstocks (Vertical), 3 Treble and 3 Bass, Set of 6
No. V97-18NAA Nickel w/ acrylic Amber buttons
No. V97-18CAA Chrome w/ acrylic Amber buttons
No. V97-18GAA Gold w/ acrylic Amber buttons
No. V97-18NAE Nickel w/ Ebony buttons
No. V97-18CAE Chrome w/ Ebony buttons
No. V97-18GAE Gold w/ Ebony buttons
No. V97-18NAR Nickel w/ Rosewood buttons
No. V97-18CAR Chrome w/ Rosewood buttons
No. V97-18GAR Gold w/ Rosewood buttons

For Slotted Guitar Headstocks (Horizontal), 3 Treble and 3 Bass, Set of 6
No. H97-18NAA Nickel w/ acrylic Amber buttons
No. H97-18CAA Chrome w/ acrylic Amber buttons
No. H97-18GAA Gold w/ acrylic Amber buttons
No. H97-18NAE Nickel w/ Ebony buttons
No. H97-18CAE Chrome w/ Ebony buttons
No. H97-18GAE Gold w/ Ebony buttons
No. H97-18NAR Nickel w/ Rosewood buttons
No. H97-18CAR Chrome w/ Rosewood buttons
No. H97-18GAR Gold w/ Rosewood buttons

Schematic Drawing

V97-18 Series (NB)
H97-18 Series (NB)

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