M6 Mini

The new M6 Mini – a legend perfected

The smaller an lighter version for Stratocaster®* models, small headstocks or 12-string guitars.
(*Stratocaster is a registered trademark of Fender Musical Instruments Corporation).

With the original M6 having set the standard for closed-type tuning machines worldwide for half a century the new M6 offers numerous upgrades and improvements without losing its iconic halo. Since the launch of the open back GrandTune™ tuning machine series in 2014 Schaller’s 18:1 Velvet-Tec™ technology has found its way onto most of the finest headstocks of our industry. Introducing the all new M6 tuning machine series – featuring 18:1 Velvet-Tec™ and LX6-Lube™ for unparalleled tuning precision and comfort.  

Special features

• The perfect functionality of the M6 model, combined with the smaller and lighter design with a higher gear ratio 1:18.
• All sealed tuners are lubricated with Schaller special grease for lifetime maintenance-free service.
• All parts are precision-crafted and surface-finished, the self-locking drive ensures an even, delicate and steady tuning.
• All string posts are made of high-grade brass and fitted into the housing with utmost precision, ensuring the best possible tuning accuracy and wear resistance.

Instructions Toplocking screw

• Unscrew the knurled screw on the adjusting axis anti-clockwise until the clamping ball comes off.
• Now press the strings against the clamping ball. Under pressure, it recedes. You can now put the guitar string through the adjusting axis.
• Screw the knurled screw clockwise until it is hand tight. The string is now secured by the clamping ball.
• Now you can tune your strings.
• Now featuring a metric thread and a specially developed screw locking device, so you don`t lose the screw anymore!
• When loosening the screws, turn them anticlockwise until the string is tightened into position.
• When removing the connecing screws completely  from the shafts, simply take the connecting screw out of the shaft at threshold resistance. 
• The Schaller M6 Toplocking with fine pitch thread and pull-off locking screw
• Fine Pitch Thread for better locking adjustment
• Our new Toplocking screw with fine pitch thread allows the screw to be turned more precisely and the locking torque to be adjusted more accurately.
• New pull-off mechanism that makes pulling off as easy as putting back on
• To prevent the toplocking screw from coming off and getting lost in the process of string changing we designed a new mechanism keeping the loosened screw in place even when it is completely unfastened.
• To remove the Toplocking screw entirely from the string post just pull it off firmly. To put the screw back on just turn clockwise and tighten lightly.

Technical specifications

• Gear ratio: 1:18
• Weight each single tuner with button (small/large): Metal (39 g/41 g), Perloid (33 g/34 g), Ebony (34 g/35 g)
• Drill hole button: diameter 4.2 mm with driving surface 3.6 mm

 Scope of supply

• 6 x threaded bushings
• 6 x step washers
• 6 x mounting screws (M2.2 x 9.5)

 Optional accessories can be found under replacement kits for machine heads.

PDF file downloads

• Schaller M6 Mini
• Schaller M6 small button
• Schaller M6 large button

(Technical drawings without engagement. They show just a sample of buttons and posts. You`ll find the technical details of our posts by using the configurator chapter „posts“.)