Traditionally in industry Brass bushings have always been used as bushings due to its softer, less damaging effect on moving parts. For example;. It achieves nothing. Regards, Les & Pat at Guitars Electric.
Set of 6 Vintage-Style Brass Tuner Bushings for Harmony Kay Silvertone Gibson
Set of 6 Vintage-Style Nickel Tuner Bushings for Harmony Kay Silvertone Gibson
VINTAGE SET 1960's HARMONY ELECTRIC GUITAR TUNER BUSHINGS FERULE BOBKAT REBEL
VINTAGE SET 1960's KAY GUITAR TUNER BUSHINGS FERULE VANGUARD VALUE LEADER
100pc. Nickel-Plated 1/4" Vintage-Style Guitar Tuner Bushings/Ferrules