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2007-02-12, 22:48
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tuner gear ratios
Anybody understand what gear ratios mean? I'm seeing 14:1, 16:1, and 18:1, but i dont know what it really stands for, or which one is more accurate.
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2007-02-13, 08:29
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Seems a pointless thing to fixate over, but I'd assume it means something along the lines of a ratio of turning distance in the machine head relative to how much the peg/string actually moves per rotation, much like the system on a geared up bike 
Fuck the pegs, add more distortion
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2007-02-13, 08:33
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18:1 means that for every 18 turns it moves 1, not sure what this is in relation to (tuning pegs?) so I don't know what the measurement unit is. I find that hard to believe though! So the higher the number the more accurate.
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2007-02-13, 09:13
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Correct, bigger ratio, more tuning accuracy, not a touchy peg that as soon as you turn it a little bit it goes wickedly sharp, turn it down a little and it goes too flat.
Usually it means it's a better quality peg, but it doesn't always mean that it's going to keep your strings in tune longer.
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2007-02-13, 09:23
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18:1 means that for every 18 turns it moves 1, not sure what this is in relation to (tuning pegs?) so I don't know what the measurement unit is. I find that hard to believe though! So the higher the number the more accurate.
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If you turn the peg round 18 times, the post will turn round once 
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moonraven?....more like ass raven
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2007-02-13, 15:21
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wicked, thanks all of you. its just that upgrading to a decent ratio tuner from bc rich tuners will be a huge jump in quality haahahahha. 
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In the US "fanny" is a word used to describe the ass or butt. Here in the UK "fanny" is a lady garden (vagina)
I was very bemused as a youngster watching the Golden Girls when Blanche said she was going to "spank her fanny" I had visions of a geriatric vertical bacon sandwich red and bruised from being disciplined!!!
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2007-02-13, 17:02
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Wow, you learn something new all the time. Good thread.
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