LAUTIE · GUMBEATS Multi-Leaf Tuning-Fork Magnetic Clicker Series (2025)

[Closest lookalike: GUMBEATS Stonewashed SS 6-Leaf Edition] This edition pairs a Mirror-Polished shell with an 8-leaf 1.0 mm thin reed (45.7 g, denser high-pitched ring), while its twin pairs a Stonewashed shell with a 6-leaf 1.4 mm thick reed (49.0 g, firmer step and deeper tone). Launched March 7, 2025 as one of two founding configurations of GUMBEATS: modeled after a foil-wrapped stick of chewing gum (55.6 × 21.0 × 11.2 mm). Machined from Mirror-Polished 304 Stainless Steel with diagonal foil-wrapper grip grooves and equipped with an 8-leaf comb tuning-fork reed (1.0 mm leaf thickness) for a total weight of 45.7 g. Sliding in the acoustic direction plucks the eight 1.0 mm cantilever tines in rapid succession, producing a bright, densely layered music-box ring. How to recognize: Check surface finish and weight: mirror-polished at 45.7 g is the 8-Leaf edition; matte stonewashed at 49.0 g is the 6-Leaf edition. Verify the mirror-polished 304 SS shell, internal 8-tine (1.0 mm) comb reed, and 45.7 g weight on a scale. (Documented quote: "With eight thinner 1.0 mm tines, the 8-Leaf edition delivers denser tactile steps and a higher-pitched crystalline ring. The 45.7 g Polished 8-Leaf model weighs 3.3 g less than the 49.0 g Stonewashed 6-Leaf model due to the mass difference between the thinner 1.0 mm 8-tine comb reed and the thicker 1.4 mm 6-tine reed.").

Launch Standard Production (8-Leaf 1.0 mm)

45.7 g

55.6 × 21.0 × 11.2 mm (1.0 mm 8-Leaf Reed)

Materials & parts

Polished 304 SS Shell + 8-Leaf Comb Tuning-Fork Reed

Finishes & parts

High-luster polished stainless steel evoking silver

The magnetic dual shells separate by hand without tools for easy wiping of the mirror finish and sliding tracks.

[Closest lookalike: GUMBEATS Polished SS 8-Leaf Edition] This model combines a matte Stonewashed shell with a 6-leaf 1.4 mm thick reed (49.0 g), whereas its sibling combines a Mirror-Polished shell with an 8-leaf 1.0 mm thin reed (45.7 g). Launched March 7, 2025 alongside the Polished 8-Leaf model: features a tumble Stonewashed 304 Stainless Steel shell housing a 6-leaf heavy comb tuning-fork reed (1.4 mm leaf thickness) for a total weight of 49.0 g. Because cantilever bending stiffness scales with the cube of leaf thickness ($k \propto t^3$), stepping up from 1.0 mm to 1.4 mm tines delivers a markedly firmer tactile snap and a fuller, more resonant acoustic sustain. How to recognize: Check the matte stonewashed finish and count 6 internal reed tines (49.0 g). Verify the matte stonewashed finish, internal 6-tine (1.4 mm) thick comb reed, and 49.0 g weight. (Documented quote: "With 40% thicker 1.4 mm tines, the 6-Leaf edition is tailored for players who prefer stronger tactile resistance and deeper acoustic resonance. By cantilever beam physics, tine stiffness scales with thickness cubed (1.4³ / 1.0³ = 2.74×)—meaning each 1.4 mm tine on the 6-Leaf reed has roughly 2.7× the flexural stiffness of a 1.0 mm tine on the 8-Leaf reed.").

Launch Standard Production (6-Leaf 1.4 mm)

49.0 g

55.6 × 21.0 × 11.2 mm (1.4 mm 6-Leaf Reed)

Materials & parts

Stonewashed 304 SS Shell

Finishes & parts

Uniform scratch-hiding matte tumbled stonewash

The tumbled stonewashed shell shrugs off pocket scratches and hides fingerprints during all-day carry.

[Closest lookalike: GUMBEATS Dual-Direction Silent/Crisp Magnetic] This record details the 8-leaf (1.0 mm) and 6-leaf (1.4 mm) comb reeds, while the next record details the directional acoustic/silent track switching. Exploded structural archive revealing why GUMBEATS sounds like a miniature music box and tuning fork rather than a ball-detent slider: sliding apart the magnetic stainless steel shells exposes a full-length multi-leaf cantilever comb reed. Engineered in two interchangeable geometries—8-Leaf (1.0 mm thin tines) for rapid high-frequency overtones and 6-Leaf (1.4 mm thick tines) for deeper, firmer resonance—the reed swaps out in seconds with zero tools. How to recognize: Count the tines: 8 narrow tines = 1.0 mm reed; 6 wide tines = 1.4 mm reed. Slide the shells apart to count the comb tines directly: 8 tines (1.0 mm) vs 6 tines (1.4 mm). (Documented quote: "Brings music-box comb-reed acoustics into a pocket magnetic slider without coil springs or loose detent balls. Unlike ball-and-spring sliders that launch tiny bearings across the room when opened, GUMBEATS uses a single monolithic comb reed with zero loose springs or beads.").

Core Acoustic Comb-Reed Architecture

45.7 g (8-Leaf) / 49.0 g (6-Leaf)

55.6 × 21.0 × 11.2 mm

Materials & parts

High-Elasticity Stainless Comb Tuning-Fork Reeds

Finishes & parts

Precision wire-EDM cut cantilever comb tines

Keep the comb reed chamber completely dry and grease-free so the tines vibrate with full acoustic sustain.

[Closest lookalike: GUMBEATS 8-Leaf / 6-Leaf Comb Reed Exploded View] While the previous entry focuses on the 1.0 mm vs 1.4 mm comb reeds, this entry highlights the magnetic track coupling and dual-mode switching. Engineered into every March 7, 2025 GUMBEATS slider to bridge home acoustic enjoyment and quiet office use: the Dual-Direction Acoustic / Silent Magnetic Track. In the primary orientation (Crisp Tuning-Fork Mode), the internal striker plucks the 8-leaf or 6-leaf comb reed for a bright metallic ring; rotating or reversing the magnetic slide path (Muted Office Mode) disengages the aggressive reed pluck so you feel smooth magnetic detent steps without disturbing coworkers. How to recognize: Separate the magnetic shells to view the internal magnet pockets and sliding raceways. Open the magnetic plates to inspect the recessed racetrack magnets and asymmetric comb-reed mounting bay. (Documented quote: "Two sliders in one: enjoy resonant tuning-fork harmonics at home or switch to quiet magnetic detents in meetings. Traditional tuning-fork sliders are often too loud for public spaces; GUMBEATS solves this with its reversible magnetic architecture.").

Standard Dual-Mode Track Architecture

45.7 g / 49.0 g

55.6 × 21.0 × 11.2 mm

Materials & parts

CNC-Milled 304 SS Internal Track

Finishes & parts

Low-friction precision-milled internal sliding

Wipe the internal stainless steel raceways periodically with a dry cloth to keep the slide glassy-smooth.

[Closest lookalike: GUMBEATS One-Handed Pocket & Desk Carry] This entry highlights the 11.2 mm side profile and grip milling, while the final entry shows real-world palm and desktop ergonomics. Showcases the industrial design language of the March 7, 2025 GUMBEATS: proportioned like a classic foil-wrapped stick of chewing gum at 55.6 mm long × 21.0 mm wide × just 11.2 mm thick. The outer plates are CNC-milled with diagonal foil-fold grip grooves at one end and transverse crimped-foil ridges at the other—creating a slim, pen-like 21.0 × 11.2 mm cross-section that disappears into any pocket and glides effortlessly under the thumb. How to recognize: Recognizable immediately by its foil-wrapped chewing-gum stick silhouette. Measure with calipers: 55.6 mm length, 21.0 mm width, and 11.2 mm closed stack height. (Documented quote: "The narrow 21.0 mm width and 11.2 mm thickness make full-stroke one-handed sliding effortless for every hand size. The classic stick of chewing gum has been ergonomically refined since 1893; LAUTIE translated those iconic proportions into a 55.6 × 21.0 × 11.2 mm stainless steel acoustic instrument.").

Standard 11.2 mm Gum-Stick Ergonomics

45.7 g / 49.0 g

55.6 × 21.0 × 11.2 mm

Materials & parts

CNC-Machined 304 SS Dual Slim Shells

Finishes & parts

Radiused perimeter chamfers

Clean the diagonal thumb grooves occasionally with an alcohol-dampened cotton swab.

[Closest lookalike: Crocbeats Magnetic Telegraph Clicker] Crocbeats is a 22° hinged lever clicker (40.8 mm), whereas GUMBEATS is a 55.6 mm linear magnetic slider with an internal multi-leaf comb tuning-fork reed. Real-world ergonomic archive of the March 7, 2025 GUMBEATS in palm and desktop carry: thanks to its 55.6 × 21.0 × 11.2 mm stick profile and balanced 45.7 g / 49.0 g heft, your thumb rests naturally on the diagonal foil grooves to sweep through 8 or 6 resonant tuning-fork steps in a single fluid stroke—living up to its launch slogan, 'As addictive as chewing gum—you simply can't stop!' How to recognize: Stick-gum silhouette + musical comb-reed sliding ring = 2025 GUMBEATS. Look for the signature diagonal foil-fold grooves and '01' engraving on the outer shell. (Documented quote: "Beyond one-handed linear sliding, the separated magnetic halves also double as heavy-duty metal fridge or pegboard magnets. GUMBEATS (2025) is the second model in LAUTIE's '-beats' acoustic rhythm family, following the 2021 Crocbeats telegraph clicker.").

March 2025 Flagship Acoustic Slider

45.7 g / 49.0 g

55.6 × 21.0 × 11.2 mm

Materials & parts

304 SS EDC Configuration

Finishes & parts

Ergonomic thumb-grip grooves and precision internal

Keep dry and oil-free for maximum tuning-fork ring clarity.