These tuning machine heads were chosen to replace the original set on my La Patrie Motif parlour classical. After looking at many possible alternatives, I settled my decision on these, and can honestly say that I have no regrets whatsoever about the choice made. As a retired engineer, the quality of construction impresses me, the mounting plates are plain brass, quite substantial and very nicely finished, the gears appear well cut and are smooth in operation, and I would, if needed, have no hesitation in using these again. The faux MOP heads handle well, and although these are fixed and non interchangeable, again are exactly as expected. Altogether completely satisfactory.