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The Gibson Modern Nickel Machine Heads with Metal Buttons, precision-engineered tuning machines designed specifically for Gibson guitars with vintage styling. These all-nickel, closed-back tuners provide a luxurious feel and classic look to complement your guitar's headstock. The Gibson Modern Nickel Machine Heads deliver smooth, accurate tuning thanks to a gear ratio of 14:1. Their vintage-correct styling maintains the authenticity of your Gibson axe.

All-Nickel Construction For Premium Sound

The Gibson Modern Nickel Machine Heads are constructed entirely from nickel, a sonically transparent metal that won't color your guitar's tone. Their closed-back design reduces unwanted noise and provides a tight, uniform string path for precise intonation. The vintage-styled metal buttons add a touch of classic Gibson flair.

Smooth, Stable Tuning

With a gear ratio of 14:1, the Gibson Modern Nickel Machine Heads provide exceptionally smooth and stable tuning. They turn with silky precision, allowing you to dial in perfect pitch and make subtle tuning adjustments on the fly. Restringing your Gibson has never been easier thanks to their self-locking design.

Maintain Your Gibson's Value

There are many aftermarket tuning machine options for Gibson guitars, but only genuine Gibson parts will maintain your instrument's value over time. The Gibson Modern Nickel Machine Heads are built to the same strict quality standards as the original components on your guitar. Using authentic Gibson parts is the best way to preserve your guitar as a lifelong investment.

Gibson Modern Nickel Machine Heads With Metal Buttons

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4.56

18 Reviews

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Most Liked Positive Review

5

Great Tuners

I was looking to replace my stock tuners on my LP 100 and was looking at the Sperzels and other high dollar tuners when the guy at GC pointed these out to me. I was really skeptical as they are under 40 bucks but they were a breeze to install and they will hold a tune all night. The night I installed these along with a new set of 9 guage slinky's my band had an out door show and I only had to once (before we started). I was amazed because it was about 90 degrees outside and humid as hell and the tuning didn't budge. Well worth the money!

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Most Liked Negative Review

3

These don't feel like Grover

These were supposed to be 18:1 ratio but they are 14:1 and the inner gears feel corse so the grind when tuning. Not very sturdy or quality made. They feel like overseas tuners with a Grover badge on them and not real Grover's which are less expensive too.

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  3. Requires boring out to fit on an epiphone.1
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  5. Great cost.1

Reviewed by 18 customers

  • Great Tuners !

    5

    Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

    submitted5 years ago

    byJimmy Jet

    fromConcord

    Great Tuners ! Fits perfectly in the Gibson Les Paul Jr, SG and Les Paul models.

  • These don't feel like Grover

    3

    submitted5 years ago

    byBenny

    fromNC

    These were supposed to be 18:1 ratio but they are 14:1 and the inner gears feel corse so the grind when tuning. Not very sturdy or quality made. They feel like overseas tuners with a Grover badge on them and not real Grover's which are less expensive too.

  • good buy.

    5

    submitted6 years ago

    bychuck

    fromhampton, va

    na

  • Gibson Nickel Machine Heads are Awesome... Very Nice...

    5

    submitted6 years ago

    byTLM

    fromCumming,Ga.

    Very Nice Gibson Tuners... Love em... Very Smooth...

  • Best investment I've made for my Les Paul

    5

    submitted6 years ago

    byXremjobX

    fromUtah

    I popped a washer on my old machine heads so, I thought I would upgrade. I was not disappointed

  • Back to basics..

    5

    Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

    submitted8 years ago

    bymarc

    fromundisclosed

    I took off the G-Force tuning. It worked okay until it stripped out and stopped working manually or automatically. G-Force.... A big time flop, Don't even go there. The new tuners fit in perfectly and I can play like I should be able to. I am a purist anyway!

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Have a question about this product? Our expert Gear Advisers have the answers.

  • submitted2 years ago

    asked byRick

    fromModesto

    Hi will these work on a epiphone les Paul custom? Thanks

    Hi will these work on a epiphone les Paul custom? Thanks

    Open Reply - Gear-Support
    ’m sorry, I don’t know. In a case like this we recommend having a qualified guitar tech look at the guitar to assure proper screw hole alignment and post width.

  • submitted3 years ago

    asked byChris

    fromCharlotte,nc

    Will these go into a gibson les Paul standard 50's guitar without Reaming the Peg holes?

    Will these go into a gibson les Paul standard 50's guitar without Reaming the Peg holes?

    Open Reply - Thomas
    In a case like this we recommend having a qualified guitar tech look at the guitar to assure proper screw hole alignment and post width.

  • submitted5 years ago

    asked byGary

    fromHomosassa, fl

    Just need to know if these tuners would replace and match up on a Gibson Maestro? If not, which ones would be best for economic value and hold a good tune.

    Just need to know if these tuners would replace and match up on a Gibson Maestro? If not, which ones would be best for economic value and hold a good tune.

    Open Reply - Kenneth
    Yes, these will be compatible

  • submitted5 years ago

    asked byjaybird

    fromGreenville, SC

    What is the tuning ratio? I'm surprised that's not included in the specs.

    What is the tuning ratio? I'm surprised that's not included in the specs.

    Open Reply - Ronald
    14:1
    Open Reply - Ronald
    14:1

  • submitted5 years ago

    asked byTyrone the triller

    fromOkanogan, WA

    Will this fit an sg Gibson signature that has modern tuners on it?

    Will this fit an sg Gibson signature that has modern tuners on it?

    Open Reply - Kenneth
    Yes these will be compatible

  • submitted5 years ago

    asked byGrant

    fromCA

    What is the Grover model number for these tuners?

    What is the Grover model number for these tuners?

    Open Reply - Ronald
    PMMH-015

  • submitted6 years ago

    asked byWard

    fromFitchburg, MA

    Will the Gibson modern Nickel Machine heads with metal buttons fit on a 2018 Gibson Hummingbird, without having to any drilling

    Will the Gibson modern Nickel Machine heads with metal buttons fit on a 2018 Gibson Hummingbird, without having to any drilling

    Open Reply - Ronald
    The only issue you may run into is if the original doesn't have the support screw hole, it wouldn't require any drilling, but it would leave an exposed hole. Otherwise it should be fine either way.