Engineering Features of Gilbert Tuning Machines:

• All major components manufactured in the USA 
• Worm carrier slides, molded from a Teflon formula, are engineered to eliminate all backlash and endplay and require no lubrication 
• Phosphor bronze roller gear for smooth operation and reduced wear 
• Roller gear and shaft machined as one piece - eliminates the need for a gear retaining screw at the roller/shaft connection 
• Precision stainless steel worm gear for long life and freedom from corrosion 
• Delrin® string rollers for durability at roller to plate interface and wood to roller interface 
• “Traditional”  mounting plates have Delrin® roller-shaft bearings to eliminate need for any lubrication

 Hand finished, assembled and tested - these tuners are guaranteed to operate flawlessly!