Luthier Parts & Tools

Kluson

The original Kluson® Manufacturing Company was founded in 1925 and expanded from a small machine shop by building its reputation as the music industry’s premier supplier of tuning machines, tailpieces, brackets, bushings, and other stringed instrument parts during the golden age of guitar manufacturing from the 1940s through the 1960s. That history continues today.
Tuner Knob - Kluson, Butterbean, Plastic, for tuners
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Replacement Butterbean (oval) press-on button for Kluson® tuning machines. Correct for vintage applications.
$2.10
Tuner Knob - Kluson, Pearloid Keystone Double Ring, for tuners
Double ring. Replacement color-correct Keystone (tulip) press-on button for Kluson® tuning machines. Correct for vintage applications. Sold individually. See P-GKLU-SLN for single ring.
$3.15
Tuner Knob - Kluson, Pearloid Keystone, for tuners
Single ring. Replacement color-correct Keystone (tulip) press-on button for Kluson® tuning machines. Correct for vintage applications. Sold individually. See P-GKLU-SLNDR for double ring.
$3.15
Tuner Bushings - for Gibson® headstocks
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Replacement bushings for Gibson® headstocks with 8.85mm outside diameter and 6.35mm inside diameter These Kluson® replacement push-in bushings are designed to appear like current Gibson® production with the more rounded flange. Same mounting specs as the bushings that accompany the current Kluson® production tuning machines so they will easily replace similar bushings with the same spec requirements
Starting at $6.10
package of 6
Tuner Bushings - for New Fender®, Nickel
Replacement bushings for Fender® headstocks. Contemporary - 10.5mm outside diameter and 6.35mm inside diameter. These are the correct adapter bushings for contemporary Fender necks that are bored out to slightly larger modern specs. These work as reducer bushings to enable you to install a vintage Kluson tuner on a modern headstock from Fender without having to plug and redrill the pegholes.
$6.29
package of 6
Bushings - Kluson, ¼" bushings, for retrofitting
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Adapter bushings to retrofit US 1/4 inch post Kluson tuners in a headstock drilled for modern die cast tuners. Nickel plating. Set of 6. These Kluson® steel replacement - adapter bushings are intended for use in converting a modern 10mm drilled headstock to accept a vintage Kluson stamped steel tuning machines with the original US 1/4 inch string post diameter. Many repair shops use these to convert a vintage instrument back to original peg head specs
Starting at $6.95
package of 6
Tuners - Kluson, 3 per side, with pearloid keystone
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Kluson Pearloid Button Tuners, 3 Per Side, Pearl. Complete set with both bass and treble side individual tuning machines. Includes bushings and mounting screws. Historically correct replacement for many '50s and '60s Gibson®, Martin® and Epiphone® guitars. Used on a Les Paul / SG Standard Historically used on:
  • 1958 - 1959 Gibson® Flying V
  • 1958 - 1959 Gibson® ES-345
  • 1956 - 1959 Gibson® ES-295
  • 1956 - 1959 Gibson® J-200
  • 1956 - 1959 Gibson® ES-350
  • 1956 - 1959 ES-5
  • 1957 Gibson Explorer Prototype Futura
  • 1959 Epiphone Crestwood Deluxe
Starting at $47.95
package of 6
Tuners - Kluson, Oval, 3 per side, Nickel
Kluson Oval Metal Button Tuners, 3 Per Side Complete set with both bass and treble side individual tuning machines. Includes bushings and mounting screws. Historically correct replacement for many ‘50s and ‘60s Gibson®, Martin®, Kay®, Epiphone®, Guild®, Rickenbacker® and ‘60s through ‘80s Mosrite® guitars. Used on Gibson® ES-330, Epiphone Casino
$49.95
package of 6
Tuners - Kluson, plastic button, 3 per side, nickel / white
Kluson Plastic Button Tuners, 3 Per Side, Nickel/White (Type SD9005MNP) Complete set with both bass and treble side individual tuning machines. Includes bushings and mounting screws. Historically correct replacement for many ‘50s and ‘60s Gibson®, Martin®, Kay®, Epiphone®, Guild®, Rickenbacker® and ‘60s through ‘80s Mosrite® guitars. Used on Gibson® ES-330, Epiphone Casino
$49.95
package of 6
Tuners - Kluson, 6 in line, Traditional with oval knob
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This Kluson® 6-in-line tuning machine set has oval metal (butter bean-shaped) buttons and the improved 15:1 gear ratio for more stable and accurate tuning. The housing and button style are period correct for 1965 - 1969 production dates. These feature the Kluson® Safety Post. This set comes complete with 6 bass side tuners, 8.8mm O.D. vintage bushings with 1/4 inch inner diameter and mounting screws needed for installation.
Starting at $52.50
package of 6
Tuners - Kluson, plastic, 3 on plate, nickel
Kluson Plastic Button Tuners, 3 On Plate, Nickel (Type WD90NPP) Complete set includes both bass and treble side tuning machines on a plate. Includes bushings and mounting screws. Historically correct replacement for many Gibson®, Kay® and Epiphone® guitars.. Used on Les Paul Jr / SG Junior
$52.95
package of 6
Tuner - Kluson Supreme, Oval knob, 6 in line, Nickel
The new Kluson® Supreme series tuners have an 18:1 gear ratio in the traditional stamped steel housing. Designed for use on headstocks using vintage style press fit bushings. Mounting screws and bushings included.
  • 6-in-line orientation
  • Metal,oval button
  • Safety post
  • Precise 18:1 gear ratio
$52.95
package of 6
Tuners - Kluson, Nickel, Metal Keystone knob, 3 per side
Complete set with both bass and treble side individual tuning machines. Includes bushings and mounting screws. Historically correct replacement for many ‘50s and ‘60s Gibson®, Martin® and Epiphone® guitars.
$55.95
package of 6
Tuners - Kluson, Revolution G Mount, Pearloid knob, 3 per side
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The Kluson® Revolution G-Mount 19:1 high ratio tuning machines offer the traditional Kluson® footprint and a newly designed sealed die-cast, one-piece housing. High gear ratio guarantees silky smooth operation, fine tuning stability with no backlash. These state of the art tuning machines are designed to directly retrofit die-cast tuning machines that have a hex head (collared) bushing and a traditional Kluson® two-screw mounting pattern. Uses the common modern 25/64 in. (10mm) peghole. The G-Mount pattern makes these a great drop-in replacement for the modern “Gibson® Deluxe” collared tuning machines found on many models. No modification or unused holes!
  • All mounting hardware is included.
  • Precise 19:1 gear ratio for smooth operation
  • Sealed diecast,one piece housing
  • Traditional Kluson® two-screw mounting pattern with collared bushing.
  • Pearloid button
  • Available in Nickel or Gold
Starting at $56.00
package of 6
Tuners - Kluson, Revolution G Mount, keystone knob, 3 per side
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The Kluson® Revolution G-Mount 19:1 high ratio tuning machines offer the traditional Kluson® footprint and a newly designed sealed die-cast, one-piece housing. High gear ratio guarantees silky smooth operation, fine tuning stability with no backlash. These state of the art tuning machines are designed to directly retrofit die-cast tuning machines that have a hex head (collared) bushing and a traditional Kluson® two-screw mounting pattern. Uses the common modern 25/64 in. (10mm) peghole. The G-Mount pattern makes these a great drop-in replacement for the modern “Gibson® Deluxe” collared tuning machines found on many models. No modification or unused holes!
  • All mounting hardware is included.
  • Precise 19:1 gear ratio for smooth operation
  • Sealed diecast,one piece housing
  • Traditional Kluson® two-screw mounting pattern with collared bushing.
  • Metal keystone button
  • Available in Nickel or Gold
Starting at $56.69
package of 6
Tuners - Kluson, 3 per side, Contemporary Diecast
3 per side. New Kluson® 19:1 ratio die-cast tuning machine set for contemporary guitars. These state of the art diecast tuners are designed for usage on contemporary guitars and utilize the same mounting hole common to Grover 305 series medium tuners as well as the common Gotoh tuner with the mounting screw located offset at approximately 7 O'clock or 5 O'clock depending on left or right handed application. Uses the common modern 25/64 in. (10mm) peghole with a hex head type screw-in bushing and single mounting screw. All mounting hardware is included.
$57.95
package of 6
Tuners - Kluson, Prestige, Vertical, 3 per side
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Kluson's Prestige Series vertical mount tuners have a beautiful vintage style with a modern gear ratio for precision performance. Set includes mounting screws and bushings.
Starting at $61.65
Tuners - Kluson, 3 per side, Locking, Large Metal knob, Nickel
3 per side. The Kluson Contemporary Series 19:1 ratio locking tuning machine uses the more desirable rear knob locking system and is designed for usage on contemporary guitars. This design requires an individual mounting hole location offset at approximately 7 O'clock or 4 O'clock depending on left or right handed application (bass or treble side). Uses the common modern 25/64 in. (10mm) peghole with a hex head type screw-in bushing and single mounting screw. This is a 3 + 3 set of tuning machines with all mounting hardware included.
$79.95
package of 6
Tuners - Kluson, 6 in line, Oval Metal Knob, Chrome
The Kluson Contemporary Series 19:1 ratio locking tuning machine uses the more desireable rear knob locking system and is designed for usage on contemporary guitars. This design requires an individual mounting hole location offset at approximately 7 O'clock or 4 O'clock depending on left or right handed application (bass or treble side). Uses the common modern 25/64 in. (10mm) peghole with a hex head type screw-in bushing and single mounting screw. This is a 6 in line set of tuning machines for right handed instruments (non-reverse headstocks) with all mounting hardware included
$88.70
package of 6