Kluson® 3 Per Side
Vintage Diecast
Series Waffleback/
Super Kluson®
Tuning Machines
This top of the line diecast Kluson® tuning machine, known as the Super,
Waffleback, or Radiator Back had been out of production for 40 years.
We are proud to reissue this tuning machine using the original specs and
dimensions to assure you a drop-in replacement for your original vintage
instrument. This specific model was used on early Gibson® Les Paul®
Customs in the 1950s. The 15:1 gear ratio offers superb performance
and reliability and it looks exactly as it was originally intended. Finally you
can retrofit those vintage instruments you love to their original glory with
these beautiful reissued tuning machines!
Description SKU
Gold With Metal Keystone Buttons KVDW-3-GM
Gold With Oval Metal Buttons KVDW-3-GO
Gold With Plastic Keystone Buttons KVDW-3-G
Nickel With Metal Keystone Buttons KVDW-3-NM
Nickel With Oval Metal Buttons KVDW-3-NO
Nickel With Plastic Keystone Buttons KVDW-3-N
Kluson® 6 In Line or Single Vintage Diecast
Series Firebird® Tuning Machines
Kluson’s reissued Firebird/Banjo tuning machines for Gibson® Firebird®! Staying
true to the design in virtually every aspect using planetary gears with a 12:1 ratio
(wind rate = to 14.6:1 ratio), the exact mounting screw pattern, housing size and
appearance with the 5/16 inch string post. Because these tuning machines have a
larger string post they do require the original larger peg hole which is very similar
in size to what is used for modern diecast tuning machines. The “T” and “B” on the
bottom plates depict treble or bass side and are only visible when tuning machine
is not installed. Available in gold, nickel and chrome plating in sets of 6 in line or
individually as listed here.
Description SKU
6 In Line Machine Chrome KVDF-6-C
6 In Line Machine Gold KVDF-6-G
6 In Line Machine Nickel KVDF-6-N
Single Bass Side Machine Chrome KVDF-1B-C
Single Bass Side Machine Gold KVDF-1B-G
Single Bass Side Machine Nickel KVDF-1B-N
Single Treble Side Machine Chrome KVDF-1T-C
Single Treble Side Machine Gold KVDF-1T-G
Single Treble Side Machine Nickel KVDF-1T-N
Kluson® Replacement Button Set
for Vintage Diecast Series Reissue
Firebird®/Banjo Tuning Machines
Kluson® reissue keystone buttons used on current
Firebird®, banjo, and bass tuning machines. Set of 6
comes complete with screws and washers. Please
note that these buttons and screws do not fit Kluson
original production banjo/Firebird tuning machines.
The screw size and button shaft dimensions have
changed with the improvement on the original
design of the tuning machine.
Description SKU
Metal Keystone Chrome KFBKBC
Metal Keystone Gold KFBKBG
Metal Keystone Nickel KFBKBN
Plastic Keystone KFBKBP
Kluson® Replacement Bushing Set
for Vintage Diecast Series Firebird®/
Banjo or Sealfast Tuning Machines
Kluson® has now reissued the headstock bushings
used with Firebird®, banjo, bass, and Sealfast® tuning
machines. These bushings have a 5/16 in. OD and
come in sets of 6.
Description SKU
Chrome KFMTC
Gold KFMTG
Nickel KFMTN
Kluson® Mounting Screws for Vintage
Diecast Series Tuning Machines
Kluson’s Vintage Diecast Series tuning machine
screws fit the Waffleback and Firebird tuning
machines. These are used on the rear of the
headstock to mount the tuning machines in place
and to keep tuning machines from turning under
string tension. May not fit other brands of tuning
machines and are made specifically to fit the
described Kluson tuning machines.
Description SKU
Gold (12) KCTMSG/P
Gold (50) KCTMSG
Nickel (100) KCTMSC
Nickel (12) KCTMSC/P
KVDW-3-NM
Nickel Finish
KVDW-3-GO
Gold Finish
KVDW-3-N
Nickel Finish
KVDF-6-C
6 In Line
Chrome Finish
KVDF-1B-G
Single - Bass
Gold Finish
KVDF-1T-N
Single - Treble
Nickel Finish
KFBKBC
Chrome Finish
KCTMSG
Gold Finish
KFMTC
Chrome Finish
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