Slotted Peghead Guitar Machines

Stauffer Mechanics from Rubner

Flamenco and classical nylon strung guitars usually all use the same type of slotted headstock design, but with an ornate carved crest at the top of the headstock. Although to the uninitiated these headstock may all look very similar, each maker tries to design their own distinctive carving pattern.

Slotted peghead guitar machines heavy duty

Slotted Peghead Guitar Machines Serial Numbers

The 'Stauffer-Mechanik' was named by the Austrian Luthier Johann George Stauffer. Invented in 1825, the Stauffer Mechanic still makes a bold impact on period instruments, and once again is gaining popularity among guitar builders.

Slotted Peghead Guitar Machines Heavy Duty

Due to various plate choices, this mechanic is special order only. Lead time is about 6 weeks. Please contact us for special pricing. Additional plate designs can be viewed on pages 39 & 40 in the Rubner Catalog located under the 'Customer Specifics Design' tab on the left margin.