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The Graph Tech Ratio 3+3 Vintage electric locking tuning machine heads bring enhanced tuning performance to your guitar. With their patented Ratio gearing technology, these machine heads are engineered to provide even string tension across all six strings. This results in fast, accurate tuning and unmatched stability once tuned in. A locking mechanism keeps each string locked at pitch for consistent tone during performances and recordings.

Precision Tuning With Patented Ratio Gear Technology

The Ratio tuning machines feature calibrated gears that are optimized for each string's gauge and pitch. Lower strings have higher gear ratios while higher strings have lower gear ratios, balancing the tuning tension. This makes tuning intuitive and predictable across all six strings. Just a half turn of the peg adjusts any string by one semitone, streamlining the tuning process. You'll achieve precise tuning in seconds with even stability.

Rock-Solid Tuning Stability With Locking Mechanism

Each Ratio tuning machine incorporates a locking mechanism that clamps down on the string to prevent slippage once tuned to pitch. This provides exceptional tuning stability compared to non-locking tuners. Your guitar will stay perfectly in tune through extended practice sessions, gigs and recording sessions. No more mid-song retuning or worrying about strings going out of tune when you need them most. The locking Ratio tuners will keep your guitar sounding its best.

Vintage Chrome Finish for Classic Style

The chrome finish gives these Ratio tuning machines a brilliant shine and vintage aesthetic. They'll look fantastic installed on any guitar. The chrome color nicely complements maple, mahogany, ash and other popular tonewoods. If you want your guitar to maintain a classic, stylish look, the chrome Ratio tuners are a perfect fit.

Easy Installation

Graph Tech includes everything you need to install these Ratio tuners on your guitar. The tuners come with mounting screws, bushings and four sets of aluminum mounting plates. You can use your guitar's existing screw holes for a fast and accurate installation. No major modifications are required. Just swap out the old tuners, attach the mounting plates and install the new Ratio tuners. In just a little while your guitar will have pro-grade tuning performance.

*Now includes InvisoMatch Standard Mounting Plates for easy installation. Fits most headstocks.
Open Box Graph Tech Electric Locking 3+3 Vintage 2 Pin Level 1 Chrome

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3.89

9 Reviews

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Great tuners, improved tuning stability on my Gibsons
Great tuners, improved tuning stability on my Gibsons
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Reviewed by 9 customers

  • Not very good.

    1

    submitted2 years ago

    bySushant

    fromSan Francisco

    I ordered the 3+3 vintage locking tuners in black. The Mounting Plates that came with it were brushed stainless steel and very cheap looking. They were larger in size than they needed to be. Next, the screws provided in the kit were of bad quality. The screw heads got damaged easily even when tried to screw them in gently and with the correct sized driver. The bolt on the top was too thin. I was using a wrench that would keep slipping because there is not much there to grip the bolt. The tuner heads themselves scratched easily. They seemed to have a thin matte coat of paint on them. I regret this purchase. I wanted to put something nice on my new Gibson SG. But the tuners caused the paint to split in the headstock.

  • Best Tuners I've ever used

    5

    submitted3 years ago

    byJ

    fromPennsylvania

    Excellent, high quality tuners. Worth every penny

  • Great tuners, improved tuning stability on my Gibsons

    4

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    submitted3 years ago

    byRyan

    fromSpringfield, MO

    These are fantastic locking tuners. Replaced the Grovers that were on my Les Paul and SG. My only star reduction, like others, is for the price they should include color matched adapter/mounting plates instead of raw aluminum that looks dull against the chrome and just completely out of place on the black tuners. They sell those color matched plates separately so if looks matter, order them when you order the tuners so you don't have to wait to install them. I polished the aluminum for my chrome set, and powder coated the ones for my black set, so it turned out well in the end.

  • Awesome product

    5

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    submitted3 years ago

    byAnthony

    fromGlendale Az

    Easy to install. Best tuners

  • Simply the best

    5

    submitted5 years ago

    byDahrothgar

    fromNorth Carolina

    Without a doubt the best machine heads I've ever used. Easy to install, incredibly accurate tuning. The only negative thing I can say about them is that the black and gold models do not come with their corresponding mounting plates. If you get anything other than chrome the included mounting plates will work but they look like garbage. If you buy gold or black just know you're going to have to spend an extra few bucks to complete the installation properly.

  • Tuners are fantastic!

    5

    submitted5 years ago

    byRuss C.

    fromTexas

    About time someone figured this out, factoring how string size and gear ratios relate! So much better than traditional tuners and traditional locking tuners!!

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  • submitted4 years ago

    asked byBitter old man

    fromLansing MI

    Why don't you TELL us what the HIGH RATIO IS, since its so important? Single most important spec and you ignore the obvious.

    Why don't you TELL us what the HIGH RATIO IS, since its so important? Single most important spec and you ignore the obvious.

    Open Reply - Thomas
    I apologize for the inconvenience. We rely on the manufacturer for this type of information and publish what is made available. Low E to High E 39:1, 24:1, 20:1, 35:1, 20:1, 12:1.