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Tuning keys gear ratio

Discussion in 'Hardware, Setup & Repair [BG]' started by decadence, Oct 9, 2001.

  1. Oct 9, 2001 #1
    decadence

    decadence

    May 3, 2000
    Roseville, CA, USA
    What does the gear ratio mean?
    Is a lower or higher one more precise?
     
  2. Oct 9, 2001 #2
    JMX

    JMX Vorsprung durch Technik

    Sep 4, 2000
    Cologne, Germany
    A typical ratio is 20:1, which means 20 turns on the tuner equal 1 turn of the cylinder that holds the string.
    So the higher the ratio, the more precise.
     
  3. Oct 10, 2001 #3
    hyperlitem

    hyperlitem Guest

    Jul 25, 2001
    Indianapolis, IN
    the higher the gear ratio the longer it will take u to wind new strings on.
     
  4. Oct 10, 2001 #4
    JMX

    JMX Vorsprung durch Technik

    Sep 4, 2000
    Cologne, Germany
    That's what these are for...

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    P.S.: I couldn't find a pic of the bass version.