The original M6 set a new global standard for closed tuners in 1966. Since 2017, the M6 has offered numerous improvements and innovations without losing its unique aura.
Special features
Their perfect functionality combined with an improved gear ratio of 1:18 ensures a precise and velvety smooth tuning process.
All parts are CNC-machined with high precision, surface-finished and guarantee smooth, sensitive and stable tuning thanks to the self-locking drive.
We manufacture all posts from high-quality brass, they are precisely fitted into the housing and guarantee the highest possible tuning stability and freedom from wear.
The innovative M6 step-washer guarantees problem-free assembly and permanently solid centering of the post.
All closed mechanisms are permanently lubricated with Schaller special grease and are therefore absolutely maintenance-free.
Advantages of the M6-step washers
This Schaller innovation facilitates the installation of the M6 machine head and provides additional protection for the perfect function and longevity of your tuning machine head. The additional step at the bottom of the M6 washer (with a diameter of 10 mm) reliably centers the string post via the threaded bushing and eliminates the need for a stepped hole in the headstock. This function eliminates the tilting moment and takes the pressure off both the post and the fixing screw on the back.
Note
The new M6 90 has the same installation dimension as its predecessor model and can therefore be replaced easily and without modifications!
In the configurator, you can choose between our two locking models: Locking (on the housing) or TopLocking (top of post).
Fitting the TopLocking model: Please unscrew the black, knurled TopLocking sleeve as far as it will go and then pull it off. Install the mechanism on the headstock, press the TopLocking sleeve back onto the post and screw tight.
Technical specifications
Gear ratio: 1:18
Weight each single tuner with button (small/large): Metal (36 g/38 g), Perloid (30 g/31 g), Ebony (30 g/31 g) including threaded bushing
Drill hole button: diameter 4.2 mm with driving surface 3.6 mm
Scope of supply
6 x threaded bushings (for item selection "posts for solid headstock 14,65", these are not required and not included in scope of delivery)
6 x step washers
6 x mounting screws: M2.2 x 9.5
Only the locking model (staggered) is supplied with 3 x 19.5 mm and 3 x 21.0 mm posts (see illustration in the configurator).
Schaller Tremolo – the classic with zinc cast baseplate
Our long-term experience with the production of Double locking tremolos has gone into the development of this identical tremolo. Exchangeable knife edges made of hardened steel and cast steel saddles, combined with a solid tremolo block provide perfect sound transmission and an extremely long sustain.
The tremolo radius is 12", the radius of the nut element is 10" for the R2- or R3-Nut. This is related to the taper of the fingerboard and has, in all previous experience, resulted in optimal playing properties. 12" and 10" measurements are the most frequently used sizes in the guitar industry.
Tremolo mounting is done with special mounting studs and threaded metric inserts. These are provided with a fine thread. Optionally, we also offer height adjustable wood screws for direct mounting into the wooden body. In this case, the insert is not required.
The knife edges of the base plate can be pulled out with suitable pliers and replaced with new knife edges. To do this, simply push them back into the mounting slot.
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Technical specifications
Saddles and locking nut from hardened steel
Distance height adjustment screws 74.3 mm according to international standards (sometimes only 74mm, it is identical)
Size press-in bushing 10 mm
String spacing (E-e): 54 mm
Slideway intonation: 8.5 mm
Tremolo baseplate: zinc cast
Weight: 439 g with block length 37 mm
Weight only tremoloblock: 32 mm - 101 g, 37mm - 119 g, 42 mm - 135 g
Maximum string gauge: .080
Tremolo saddle radius: 12"; if you put the shim (43 x 12,8 x 0.3 mm) under the saddles away you get 16".
Tremolo block (brass): with 3 fixing screws at a distance of 17 mm
The saddles are marked with dots. The saddles are mounted on the baseplate from the outside with increasing numerical values to the inside. The saddles outside for the E and e-strings have no dot. For example, the strings A and h could have one dot and the two inner saddles D + G two dots.
Scope of supply
1 x Locking nut complete with 2 pairs of mounting screws
1 x String retainer with mounting screws 2.2 x 16 mm
1 x Tremolo claw complete with mounting screws 4.2 x 45 mm and 3 tremolo springs
2 x Mounting studs M7x0.5 with 2 threaded bushings diameter 10 mm
3 x Allen keys (2.0/2.5/3.0mm)
1 x Tremoloblock according to selected length
