PRN-2731-C0 Ratio Electric 6-In-Line Tuned Machine Heads - Classic Style / Chrome Finish Review

Ratio Tuners

Received my tuners yesterday from Sweetwater. I knew that I would have to ream out the backside for the tuner to fit properly. I couldn't find a drill to fit, larger than 3/8", smaller than a 1/2". Settled for a Dremel with a sanding bit. Simple enough to remove the existing tuner, however found that they had been replaced before, with a Fender tuner, with holes covered with… read more wood filler, clear coat of some kind. The Graph Tech included four different plates that would cover the bases for various possible installs. Mine had two holes and the plates are made from aluminum. There is an option to drill out some shallow holes, and eliminate the plates, or order some chrome or gold plates that are available to order. I also had to trim 1 through 4, plates to fit as they needed about a 32nd of an inch to align the holes for the screws and allow the hole for the tuner to fit through. Once completed, the tuners seemed solid. Looking forward to the rebuild that I'm doing. Squier Strat-Indonesia made, other modifications include a 69'pickups assembly from Fender Custom, and Sweetwater. That alone has made a difference, adding a bridge-Fender next. WP

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Not Just A Locking Tuner

Hands down the best locking tuner out there.! It would take all day to explain why you should buy these., so I'll just say "BUY THEM" .! And then replace every nut you have with theirs.. Amazing products from a top notch company and employees.! (Even though they're Canadian

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Squire Vintage 50's VIBE Beware

First off, I have upgraded dozens of tuners so I am a old dog at that trick. Ratio tuners are a great idea and I don't know they they have not been adopted by everyone. Once you get them installed, ratio tuners beat all others hands down for the control they give you. Have to say I am disappointed in Graph Tech. There are 5 different sets of mounting plates for these tuners however,… read more none work for the Squire Vintage 50's Telecaster. They are made of very soft tin and really clash in looks with the highly polished chrome tuners. After reaming out the tuner holes so the tuners fit, I had to cut one end off two of the tuner back plates and for the four back plates between the E's I had to cut both ends off. Hip Shot has a much better system for the backing plate aspect. So, the tuners come with 5 sets of useless backing plates and unless you want to spend time modifying these backing plates, you cant use any that Graph Tech supplies in the box.

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I don't like Locking Tuners

I wanted to treat myself to a little luxury, I wanted to see what a better tuner was like. They don't look expensive, but they have a very nice feel to them. When restringing, you notice they're a little different, it takes awhile, so I use a drill to wind them up. Once in tune, they're really cool, and tuning adjustments are right there. treat yourself!

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