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5 String 5-In-Line Bass Ratio Y-Style Button (PRB-5500, Select Finish)

5 String 5-In-Line Bass Ratio Y-Style Button (PRB-5500, Select Finish)

PRB-5500-C0

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RATIO® patented gear technology
RATIO® - Calibrated Machine Heads incorporate different string gauges into the tuning equation.

From Low B to G - 48:1, 36:1, 30:1, 20:1, and 18:1.

We balanced the gear ratios to each string simplifying the tuning process.

With RATIO®, a half-turn is a semi-tone!

Every string reacts the same to any tuning adjustment. Predictable, precise tuning, on every string. 

 

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The PRB-5500 is a right-handed set of RATIO® Calibrated Machine Heads for BASS that use a 5-in-line configuration.

 

In order to achieve higher gear ratios, Ratio are the world's first machine heads using a double envelope gear design with a hardened steel gear. Amazingly smooth and super strong.

 

Headstock Configuration 5-in-line  Ratio Tuned Machine Heads: The New Standard In Tuning Technology

 

 

Our Bass Ratio rated 5 stars on Sweetwater.

Sweetwater Rating 5.0

 

Gear ratio: unique for each string position - one turn-one tone
Peg holes diameter required: 35/64" (14mm)
String post diameter: 0.547" (13.9mm)
String post length to string hole: 1.030” (26.1mm)
Weight per single machine head: 1.86oz (53g)
Weight per set of four: 9.3oz (265g)
String diameter up to 0.98 gauge (or larger if taper-wound)
Includes 5 machine heads, mounting screws, and bushings

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133 reviews
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    Villiam V.
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    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    2 weeks ago
    7-in-line ratio machine heads

    Purchased to improve the tunability of a baritone guitar, especially the low strings. They solve the problem well, significantly improving the quality of the instrument.

  • JP
    John P.
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    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    2 weeks ago
    Amazing as usual.

    These are my second set of Ratios. Both are on guitars with old school non-fine tuner Floyd Rose bridges. They are high quality, have smooth action, and keeps things locked in tune. Plus they look great.

  • SB
    stephen b.
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    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    3 weeks ago
    Solid tuners

    Feel great, solid, stay in tune. Replaced stock tuners on epiphone casino

  • JC
    jesse c.
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    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    4 weeks ago
    Solid well thought out tuners

    Great stability and tuning precision. Great upgrade for any bass or guitar

  • GN
    Greg N.
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    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    1 month ago
    Graphtech is the best

    Not much else to say here. They are the best in what they do. Pretty simple,…

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