Baker Style Tuner

The ‘Baker Style ’ model of tuner is based on tuners that were originally made by Baker. The two reproduction models we have here, illustrate the style of engraving used on these early tuners.

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Illustration Number 6

Illustration Number 7

Buttons

• Oval Pattern
• Kidney Pattern
• Traditional Pattern
• Tulip or Mitre

Buttons of four different patterns and in a range of materials can be fitted.

These machine heads are fitted as standard with oval pattern real light or dark Mother-of-Pearl buttons.

As an option, 'oval' or 'kidney' pattern buttons of synthetic ivory or polished hardwoods can also be fitted. Traditional pattern buttons are supplied in synthetic ivory only. Tulip or Mitre pattern buttons in Mother-of-pearl are fitted where the String Roller spacing is too small for normal sized buttons.

For a complete listing of all the materials currently available and also drawings and a photo showing the various shapes of the buttons, please click here.

String Rollers

• Classical Rollers
• Steel string Slotted head Rollers
• Steel String Solid Head Rollers
• With or without Bearing Bushes

For more information on the string rollers, please click here.

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Prices & Ordering

 

Dimensions

The standard side-plate dimensions are shown on the drawings linked to below.

• Standard 35mm
  (123mm overall length)
  
  
• Standard 35mm
  (115mm overall length)
  

 

Specials & Reproductions

We can also work to a customer's drawing to produce plates with custom dimensions. This is useful where tuners are being replaced.

Side-plate Materials

• Brass
• Nickel Silver
• Sterling Silver

The standard material for the side-plates used on these Tuners is brass and as an option, this can also be Nickel Silver. However, for that extra-special instrument, hallmarked solid Sterling Silver side-plates and silver bearing brackets can also be supplied.

Brass and Nickel silver side-plates are finished with a fine satin sheen to the plate surface and highly polished ends and chamfered edges.The Sterling Silver sets are finished with a high lustre gloss finish all over.