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Most 6-in-line tuning machines we carry are listed below. See Gibson or Acoustic page for 3-on-a-side.
Bass tuners are listed with the rest of the Bass parts

Tuning Machine replacement parts: Adapter bushings, buttons, replacement bushings & tuner screws are toward bottom of this page
Replacing tuner sets or changing to a different brand or style of tuners is technically a job for a professional luthier. If you choose to make it into a do-it-yourself project, it is important to be able to take accurate measurements, an inexpensive metal machinist ruler that shows 64ths is very helpful. Proper installation tools may also be needed, such as a reamer. Mass produced guitars may have very slight variations from one guitar to the next. Generally, this isn't a problem, but we can't guarantee that a specific part will work on your particular instrument. When measuring neck holes, keep in mind, that on vintage spec guitars, the hole size on the back of the neck is smaller than on the front of the neck. It's important to measure your bushing correctly when replacing tuners, because the size varies.
TL815

Reamer-used for enlarging holes in necks, pickguards, etc.

12.95

TPKF6-N


Retrofit your vintage guitar with little to no modification or upgrade your modern instrument.

Tone Pros nickel 6-in-line kluson tuners with metal oval buttons. Requires a 21/64 inch (8.8mm) peghole for installation.

Die-cast housing, 15:1 gear ratio.
Bushing dimensions = 6.15mm I.D / 8.8mm (21/64 inch) O.D. String Post length = 1 1/8 inch, String Post Width = 6mm

 

64.95

99-2040

6 in line

Tuning Keys -Fender brand Kluson style machine heads, vintage Strat/Tele, nickel, screws included. No logo on keys. List $55 Fits neck tuner hole size 11/32"
45.95

99-2040A
Tuning Keys -Fender brand original style Kluson machine heads, vintage Strat/Tele, nickel, screws included. No logo on casing. Lightly aged.
65.95

SD9105MNI

Tuning Keys -Authentic Kluson® replacement, 6-in-line, nickel, screws & bushings included. Used by Fender from 1957 to 1964. "Kluson Deluxe" is stamped on the casing in a single line. Tuner post size is 1/4" - List $60
SD9105MN

If changing tuners from mini's to kluson style, you will need a set of adapter bushings, sold below. Mini tuners have larger posts, so the holes in the neck are too big for Klusons.

56.95

 

SD9105MNA
Tuning Keys -Authentic Kluson® replacement, 6-in-line, nickel, screws included, "aged" to appear old
76.95

SD9105MDLN
Tuning Keys -Authentic Kluson® double line replacement, 6-in-line, nickel, screws & bushings included. (Double line, with the "Kluson Deluxe" stamped twice on each tuner casing was used from 1964-1967.) List $60
56.95
SD9105MDLNA
Tuning Keys -Authentic Kluson® double line replacement, 6-in-line, nickel, screws & bushings included. (Double line, with the "Kluson Deluxe" stamped twice on each tuner casing was used from 1964-1967.) Lightly "aged" to appear old. 76.95
TK880N
Gotoh Kluson-style 6-in-line, nickel 15:1, w/screws & bushings. These are very good quality. Peghole spacing is 4-11/16" (119.06 mm). 11/32" (8.73 mm)-diameter pegholes required. List $55 42.95
TK880A
Gotoh Kluson-style 6-in-line, nickel 15:1 w/screws
"aged" to appear used
62.95
TK780N

Nickel economy vintage style kluson tuning key set, 6-in-line with press fit bushings and mounting screws. 14:1

 

27.95

TK99-0822
6 in line

Fender brand

 

Fender brand 70's "F" tuning keys-Chrome, with screws and press fit bushings. Six keys, aches stamped with the letter F. This type tuner was used from late 1967 until 1979.
List $70
Notes:
We checked these against a set of 1968 Fender tuners and the specs were very close. Post size is same as Kluson tuners, not mini's. They will work with adapter bushings (sold separately) if the neck has holes enlarged for mini tuners.

Ques: I have a guitar with vintage Klusons that I would like to replace with the TK99-0822. However, I have read online that besides just the different diameter of the shafts, the TK99-0822 also are made for different hole spacing, and the F covers will not line up properly (they will be crooked) if I try to mount them on a guitar that is drilled for vintage Klusons.
Answer: It's going to depend on your neck. If you have a good quality neck, like or Allparts or the better Fender ones they will fit fine if you ream out the holes correctly to fit the tuner. We just tried them on an Allparts neck and the fit was just right. However, if you try to put them on a neck that came off a cheap Fender or something like a Mighty Mite neck, there might be a problem.

 

59.95

 

TK99-0822A
Fender brand
Lightly aged
Fender brand 70's "F" tuning keys-Lightly aged chrome, 6 keys with screws and press fit bushings. Each key is stamped with the letter F. This type tuner was used from late 1967 until 1979. These tuners are heavy chrome, so they can't be aged very much.

78.95

 

TK7560C
Chrome economy mini style tuning keys, 6-in-line, with screw in bushings and mounting screws. 15:1 27.95
SD9105GI
Authentic Kluson® gold replacement tuners, 6-in-line, screws & press fit bushings included. Used by Fender from 1957 to 1964. "Kluson Deluxe" is stamped on the casing in a single line. List $85
78.95

SD9105GA
Lightly aged Authentic Kluson® gold replacement tuners, 6-in-line, screws & press fit bushings included. Used by Fender from 1957 to 1964. "Kluson Deluxe" is stamped on the casing in a single line.
98.95

TK880G
Gotoh Kluson-style 6-in-line, gold 15:1 w/screws, press fit bushings
List $75
65.95

TK880GA
Gotoh Kluson-style 6-in-line, gold 15:1 w/screws, press fit bushings
"aged" to appear used
85.95

TK99-2040G
Fender brand Gold 6-in-line vintage kluson style tuners, includes press fit bushings and screws. List $99.95
75.95

TK780G
Economy gold kluson style tuners 14:1. 6-in-line with bushings and screws. 34.95

TK99-0820-200


Fender/Schaller American Standard gold 6 in line tuners. 2 pin mount.
Each casing has the word "Fender" stamped on it. Includes screw-in bushings with hex shaped top. As new. List $111

74.95

 

  Note about changing tuners from American Standard Fender brand tuners (like those shown above) to vintage style kluson tuners: A set of adapter bushings will be needed, below this page. Since the American Standard tuners have two posts that hold the tuning machine body onto the neck, tuner screw holes will need to be added to the headstock.  
  Tuner button
color comparison

Top: off white plastic button, such as #TK7710w
Bottom: White pearloid button, such as #TK978WP
 
TK7710W
Slightly off-white plastic oval buttons for gluing or melting on-One (1) piece
Rectangular hole with rounded edges in bottom, no screw hole in top.

$1.95

 

TK7710W6
Set of six-Slightly off-white plastic oval buttons for gluing or melting on-
Rectangular hole with rounded edges in bottom, no screw hole in top.

$10.95

 

TK7710B6

Set of six black plastic oval buttons for gluing or melting on.

Rectangular hole with rounded edges in bottom, no screw hole in top.

10.95
TK997W6

Gotoh white pearloid plastic oval tuning key button-Set of six (6) pieces. Hole through the center to screw on.
9.75
TK7711
Plastic tulip style button for gluing or melting onto vintage style keys-One (1) piece
2.75

TK7712P

set of 6

Plastic double ring style button for gluing or melting onto
vintage style keys-Set of 6 pieces.

14.95

TK978WP
Schaller style pearloid button, with chrome screw-One (1) piece. Measures about 3/4" wide at widest point.
3.60

TK998WP
Large Schaller style pearloid button, with chrome screw-One (1) piece. Measures about 7/8" wide at widest point.
3.95

TK3379C
Chrome tuning key button screws, phillips head, for holding button onto key. 5/8" long. (6)
2.95

TK3379B
Black tuning key button screws, phillips head, for holding button onto key. 5/8" long. (6)
2.95

TK3378C
Chrome tuning key button screw, for holding button onto key. Short-7/16" long (6)
2.95

TK3378B
Black tuning key button screw-for holding button onto key. Short-7/16" long
3.40

Replacement Tuning Machine Bushings, Buttons & Screws
*TIP: On older guitars, the tuning key holes in the neck may have enlarged slightly through normal wear. Here's an easy fix: Wrap the part of the bushing that goes through the neck with masking tape.
TK789-NK
Nickel replacement tuning key bushings, set of 6-press fit. Shown above, top. These are slightly larger in circumference and longer in length than TK65N. These fit Gotoh Kluson tuners and some Authentic Kluson tuners from the early sixties. Outside diameter of bushings, 11/32" - inside diameter 1/4" - Bushing height 3/8"
6.95

TK65N
KLUSONŽ brand
Nickel replacement tuning key bushings for Authentic Klusons, set of 6-press fit. Shown above, middle. Too small for TK780 and some other brands of Kluson-style tuners. These bushings are for replacement Authentic Kluson tuners with 1/4" posts. Outside diameter measures 8.85 mm, inside measures 6.2 mm. Retail $12 Steel replacement bushings for 1/4 inch post Kluson tuners installed in vintage drilled headstocks. Nickel plating
10.95

TK65N-M
KLUSONŽ brand
Metric nickel replacement tuning key bushings for Authentic Klusons, set of 6-press fit.
KLUSONŽ TUNER BUSHINGS (SET 6) 6MM ID NICKEL Item #: MB65N Steel replacement bushings for metric Kluson tuning machines with a 6mm post for vintage drilled headstocks. Nickel plating Outside diameter = 8.86mm Inside diameter = 5.98mm
 
TNK780
Nickel replacement tuning key bushings for Kluson tuners. Set of 6
9.95
TK4946N
Fender brand vintage style tuning key bushings, Nickel, set of 6. Inside diameter 1/4" - overall length .30
Also fit most Gotoh vintage style tuners.
5.95

TK902N

Nickel press fit vintage style eyelet bushings. Set of six, shown above, bottom. Measurement across top flange of bushing: 3/8"

Measures about 9/32" on outside and 1/4" inside diameter.

Measured with calipers, aprox: Inside .255, outside .283, wall thickness .028

2.95

TK788N
Nickel hex tuning key bushings, vintage style, press fit. Set of six. fits 1/4" diameter string posts, outside diameter 11/32".
12.95
TK786-C

Chrome replacement tuning key bushings, set of 6-screw-in type with washers. Approx inside diameter is .241, outside diameter .305. These should fit modern Gotoh tuners & most other mini guitar tuner machines, including Schaller.
7.95

TKS06N
Tuning Key Screws-Nickel #3, 1/2" long, 8 pieces.
These are commonly used for Gotoh, Schaller and most bass tuners.
1.95

 

TKS06G Tuning Key Screws-Gold #3, 1/2" long, 8 pieces.
3.50

 

TK7049N
Fender brand
Nickel 3/8" sm round head screws for 3 x 3 tuners. Set of 12. Fender brand
2.95

 

TKSC/N Nickel #2, 3/8" phillips head tuning machine screw for kluson style tuners. Set of 12
3.95
TKS3376C
Tuning Key Screws-Chrome #2, 3/8" long, small size for enclosed keys, 8 pieces
1.95

 

TKS353N Slotted round head vintage style tuner screws. Nickel, 3/8" long. Set of 8
2.25

 

TKS353G Slotted round head vintage style tuner screws. Gold, 3/8" long. Set of 8
2.75

 

TK799N Bass nickel tuning key bushings, press fit. 4 pieces. Measures 11/16" outside diameter, 9/16" inside diameter
9.95
TK9509V
Fender brand
Fender brand set of 4 vintage style bass tuning key bushings, press fit. List $14
Outside diameter: 47/64" or 18.7mm
Inside diameter 9/16" or 13.8mm
9.95
TK8265C
Fender brand
Fender chrome bass tuner replacment bushings, 4 pieces.
Outside diameter: 11/16" or 17.25mm
Inside diameter: 9/16" 14mm
9.95
TK359B Bass tuner screws, replacement for holding gear to shaft. Stainless steel #12-24 4 pieces, 3/8" long
1.95
TK7717P White plastic washers for bass keys, 4 pieces. Goes between button and housing.
1.00
Notes on use of adapter bushings: American Standard
Changing Fender American Standard Tuners to Authentic Kluson tuners:
Fender states that the peg hole diameter on the American Standard neck is 13/32" or .406" - when changing from stock tuners, with screw in bushings and metal pins instead of individual tuner screws to Authentic Kluson tuners, either TK900 or TK905 adapter bushings should work. We recommend removing a tuner and checking to see if the tuner shoulder fits tightly in the hole, if so TK901 should work. If it fits loosely, TK905 might be a better choice. If, when trying to install the adapter bushings, it is slightly too big, you may need to sand the inside of the peg hole slightly.
TKAD-900N
Adapter Bushings-Set of 6 nickel. Fills holes in neck from larger modern mini-tuner size to accept smaller vintage kluson style 1/4" diameter tuner string posts. Outside diameter of adapter bushings is 3/8" or 9.5 mm.
The inside diameter of this set fit recent Authentic Kluson tuner posts.
$6.95
TKAD-901N

Adapter Bushings-Set of 6 nickel. Fills holes in neck from mini-tuner size to accept smaller vintage kluson style tuner posts. Converts mini size Gotoh, Schaller or Grover pegholes to fit 1/4" diameter string posts. Outside diameter of adapter bushing 13/32" or 10mm- interior diameter 1/4"
$8.95

 

TKAD-901NA
Lightly aged Adapter Bushings-Turns holes in neck from mini-tuner size to accept smaller vintage post keys, such as Kluson's,"Aged" nickel (6)-to use with older or aged tuning keys.
Adapter bushings (6 pieces) Nickel, return to vintage post keys 13/32" - 1/4" inside diameter.
12.95

 

TKAD-MB65NL
KLUSONŽ brand
Kluson brand adapter bushings: Outside diameter = 9.98mm Inside diameter = 1/4 inch or 6.2mm
10.95

 

TKAD-MB65NLA
KLUSONŽ brand
Lightly aged Kluson brand adapter bushings: Outside diameter = 9.98mm Inside diameter = 1/4 inch or 6.2mm
13.95

 

TKAD-MB65N-m
KLUSONŽ brand
For metric posts: Steel adapter bushings to retrofit US 1/4 inch post KlusonŽ tuners in a headstock drilled for modern die cast tuners. Nickel plating
Outside diameter = 9.98mm Inside diameter =5.98mm
10.95
TKAD-905N
new
Adapter bushings for 10.5mm holes.
Set of 6, round, nickel.
Measures .415" just below lip and tapers to .395" at the bottom of the bushing.
$8.95

TKAD-900G
Adapter Bushings-Turns holes in neck from mini-tuner size to accept smaller vintage post keys, such as Kluson's, gold (set of 6)

The part that goes through the tuner hole in the neck has an outside width of 3/8"or 9.5mm. Converts mini Gotoh, Schaller or Grover pegholes to fit 1/4" diameter string posts.
9.95

 

TKAD-901G Adapter Bushings-Set of 6 gold. Fills holes in neck from mini-tuner size to accept smaller vintage kluson style tuner posts (return to 13/32"). Converts mini size Gotoh, Schaller or Grover pegholes to fit 1/4" diameter tuner string posts. Outside diameter of adapter bushing measured with caliphers is .38 or 10mm.
11.95

 

TKAD-901GA Lightly aged Adapter Bushings-Set of 6 gold. Fills holes in neck from mini-tuner size to accept smaller vintage kluson style tuner posts (return to 13/32"). Converts mini size Gotoh, Schaller or Grover pegholes to fit 1/4" diameter tuner string posts. Outside diameter of adapter bushing measured with caliphers is .38 or 10mm.
14.95

 

TKAD-905G Gold adapter bushing to fit 10.5mm neck peg holes.
10.95

 

TKAD-905GA Lightly aged Gold adapter bushing to fit 10.5mm neck peg holes.
14.95