Schaller SC505.400 MACHINE HEAD GRANDTUNE MANDOLIN A-STYLE NICKEL
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What you need to know
What you need to know
- Precise and smooth tuning thanks to a 1: 18 ratio, ideal for stabilizing your A-Style mandolin during play and in the studio.
- Premium gear system for a smooth, consistent feel and reliable tuning stability.
- Sealed and waterproof tuners with central screw, designed to operate durably without maintenance.
- Standard dimensions for easy installation on flat headstock, with 6 mm drilling and spacing suitable for 4x4 configurations.
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The Grandtune Signature: Schaller's Premium Tuner
With the Grandtune series, Schaller offers tuners designed for demanding musicians who want improved tuning comfort and stability without compromising the instrument's aesthetics. The nickel finish provides a classic and elegant look, perfectly suited for an A-Style mandolin.
For Which Mandolins and Uses?
This set of 8 tuners is designed for mandolins with a 4x4 plate-mounted configuration (right or left-handed orientation: 4x4). An excellent choice if you are replacing worn tuners, seeking better precision for open chords and duo playing, or aiming to enhance your instrument's reliability for stage, rehearsals, and recording.
Comfort, Precision, and Simplified Installation
The gear type and 1:18 ratio provide fine tension adjustment, useful for perfectly tuning each string and minimizing micro-tuning slips. The sealed and waterproof design protects the mechanism and ensures smooth rotation over time. The perloid buttons offer a comfortable grip, while the flat headstock shaft and standard dimensions simplify replacement on many compatible mandolins.
Technical specifications
| Mechanical configuration | 6 In-line tuners | Color | White |
| Fittings type | Right, Left, Mechanical, Peg, Plate | Diameter | 0.6 cm |
| Fittings material | Plastic Button | ||
| Product | Schaller Sc505.400 Grandtune Mandolin A-Style | Design | central screw sealed and waterproof tuner, maintenance-free |
| Type | geared tuners | Shaft | for flat headstock |
| Set | 8 tuners | Drilling diameter | 6 mm |
| Orientation | right or left-handed (4x4) | Button | perloid |
| Configuration | 4x4 plate-mounted | Drilling and technical specs | 23 mm spacing |
| Finish | nickel | Dimensions | standard for easy installation |
| Ratio | 1:18 | ||
Questions frequently asked
Are these Schaller Grandtune tuners suitable for an A-Style mandolin?
This set is designed for A-Style mandolins with a flat headstock and a 4x4 tuner configuration on a baseplate. It includes eight tuners, four on each side. The required drilling diameter is 6 mm.
What is the gear ratio of the Grandtune Mandolin A-Style tuners?
The 1:18 ratio allows fine adjustment of the tension of each string during tuning.
Are the 4x4 mandolin tuners compatible with right-handed or left-handed models?
The 4x4 baseplate configuration is stated to be compatible with either right-handed or left-handed orientation. The spacing between the drill holes is specified as 23 mm.
Are the Schaller SC505.400 tuners waterproof?
The design features a sealed and waterproof central tuner screw, which is maintenance-free.
What finish and buttons come with these mandolin tuners?
The nickel finish is paired with pearloid buttons. These buttons are described as plastic and white in color.



