The PRB-4220 is a right-handed set of RATIO® Calibrated Machine Heads for BASS that use a 2 + 2 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 2 + 2 Ratio Tuned Machine Heads: The New Standard In Tuning Technology
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: 7.44oz (212g)
String diameter up to 0.98 gauge (or larger if taper-wound)
Includes 4 machine heads, mounting screws, and bushings
RATIO® patented gear technology
RATIO® - Calibrated Machine Heads incorporate different string gauges into the tuning equation.
From Low E to G - 36:1, 30:1, 20:1, 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.