TUNING MACHINES
FAQ
The “No Line” was originally manufactured from 1950
to 1955. Identified by pinstripes with a single blank
vertical line in the center over the lubrication port.
The “Single Line” was originally manufactured from
1956 to 1964. Identified by pinstripes reading “Kluson
Deluxe” in a single vertical line with the “O” in “Kluson”
aligned with the lubrication port.
The “Double Line” was originally manufactured from
1965 to 1969. Identified by pinstripes with “Kluson” and
“Deluxe” in two vertical lines, and the center vertical line
over the lubrication port removed.
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What is the difference
between string post types?
The Kluson Safe-Ti string post is designed
to anchor the string inside the post hole.
This allows the cut end of the string to
remain unexposed, out of reach from
the player increasing safety and avoiding
those unfortunate run-ins with the sharp
end of the strings on or off stage.
The standard post is the most commonly
seen type of string post. A single hole is
drilled straight through the center near
the end of the post and the post shaped to
retain the windings within a specific area
of the post length.
The slotted headstock string post is used
in horizontally mounted tuning machines.
A single hole drilled through the center of
the straight post.
What is the difference between
single, double, or no line housings?
No Line
Single Line
Double Line
Slotted
Standard
Safe-Ti