Tuner

    Graph Tech Graph Tech Ratio Machine Heads (6-in-line, Staggered)

    Innovative tuning machines that assign a unique gear ratio to each string for uniform tuning response.

    29 guitars checked: 17 likely drop-in, 12 needs verification.

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    Where to buy

    Amazon

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    Part specs

    Tuner hole size

    10mm

    Confirmed

    Mounting pattern

    Two-pin casing, usable as-is or with Graph Tech's optional InvisoMatch mounting plates. Staggered posts (PRL-9721/9731 line), for 6-in-line headstocks that do not tilt back. Confirmed via Graph Tech's own product listings.

    Confirmed

    Gear ratio

    Not a single ratio by design, RATIO tuners assign a unique gear ratio to each string position so one turn produces the same pitch change on every string, confirmed via Graph Tech's own manufacturer spec sheet

    Confirmed

    Installation notes

    Remove the existing tuners and insert the Ratio tuners using the supplied bushings. Align the rear locator pin or screw holes (depending on model) and secure with screws. No reaming required for 10 mm headstocks. Check gear ratios for each string.

    Guitars we've checked

    29 guitars checked: 17 likely drop-in, 12 needs verification.

    Fender American Performer Mustang

    Fender

    American Performer Mustang 2019

    Likely drop-in

    Should swap straight into the existing tuner holes, no reaming needed.

    Why we say this

    Standard curved Fender-style 6-in-line headstock at a 10mm hole.

    Fender American Performer Stratocaster

    Fender

    American Performer Stratocaster 2019

    Likely drop-in

    Should swap straight into the existing tuner holes, no reaming needed.

    Why we say this

    Standard curved Fender-style 6-in-line headstock at a 10mm hole.

    Fender American Professional II Stratocaster

    Fender

    American Professional II Stratocaster 2023

    Likely drop-in

    Comes with different-sized bushings in the box, so it is built to handle small bore variations across Fender tuner holes without needing an exact match.

    Why we say this

    Graph Tech's Ratio system ships with interchangeable bushings sized for multiple common Fender bore diameters, sidestepping the exact-hole-size question entirely.

    Fender American Professional II Telecaster

    Fender

    American Professional II Telecaster 2023

    Likely drop-in

    Comes with different sized bushings in the box, built to handle small bore variations without needing an exact match.

    Why we say this

    Graph Tech's Ratio system ships with interchangeable bushings sized for multiple common Fender bore diameters, sidestepping the exact hole size question that affects a plain single-size tuner on this guitar.

    Fender American Ultra Stratocaster

    Fender

    American Ultra Stratocaster 2023

    Likely drop-in

    Comes with different-sized bushings in the box, built to handle small bore variations without needing an exact match.

    Why we say this

    Ships with interchangeable bushings sized for the range of bore diameters used across current Fender tuner holes, sidestepping exact hole-size questions.

    Fender American Ultra Telecaster

    Fender

    American Ultra Telecaster 2023

    Likely drop-in

    These tuners use an included adapter plate built specifically for this guitar's two-pin mounting pattern, so the mounting itself is a confirmed fit, not a guess.

    Why we say this

    This guitar's factory tuners use Fender's dual guide pin mounting, specific to the American Elite and Ultra series. Graph Tech sells InvisoMatch adapter plates purpose-built for exactly this two-pin pattern, marketed explicitly as fitting Fender guitars with modern two-pin mounting, and Ratio sets ship with a selection of InvisoMatch plates included rather than sold separately. This resolves the mounting question directly rather than relying on bore diameter alone.

    Fender Jim Root Telecaster

    Fender

    Jim Root Telecaster 2021

    Likely drop-in

    Should swap straight into the existing tuner holes, no reaming needed.

    Why we say this

    Standard curved Fender-style 6-in-line headstock at a 10mm hole.

    Fender Player Jaguar

    Fender

    Player Jaguar 2021

    Likely drop-in

    Should swap straight into the existing tuner holes, no reaming needed.

    Why we say this

    Standard curved Fender-style 6-in-line headstock at a 10mm hole.

    Fender Player Jazzmaster

    Fender

    Player Jazzmaster 2021

    Likely drop-in

    Should swap straight into the existing tuner holes, no reaming needed.

    Why we say this

    Standard curved Fender-style 6-in-line headstock at a 10mm hole.

    Fender Player Plus Stratocaster

    Fender

    Player Plus Stratocaster 2022

    Likely drop-in

    Comes with different-sized bushings in the box, built to handle small bore variations without needing an exact match.

    Why we say this

    Ships with interchangeable bushings sized for the range of bore diameters used across current Fender tuner holes, sidestepping exact hole-size questions.

    Fender Player Plus Telecaster

    Fender

    Player Plus Telecaster 2022

    Likely drop-in

    Comes with different-sized bushings in the box, built to handle small bore variations without needing an exact match.

    Why we say this

    Ships with interchangeable bushings sized for the range of bore diameters used across current Fender tuner holes, sidestepping exact hole-size questions.

    Fender Player Stratocaster

    Fender

    Player Stratocaster 2023

    Likely drop-in

    Should swap straight into the existing tuner holes, no reaming needed.

    Why we say this

    Standard curved Fender-style 6-in-line headstock at a 10mm hole.

    Fender Player Telecaster

    Fender

    Player Telecaster 2023

    Likely drop-in

    Should swap straight into the existing tuner holes, no reaming needed.

    Why we say this

    Standard curved Fender-style 6-in-line headstock at a 10mm hole.

    Ibanez AZ2204

    Ibanez

    AZ2204 2022

    Likely drop-in

    Comes with different-sized bushings in the box, built to handle small bore variations without needing an exact match.

    Why we say this

    Ships with interchangeable bushings sized for common bore diameters, a safe option regardless of the exact peghole size.

    Ibanez AZ2402 Premium

    Ibanez

    AZ2402 Premium 2022

    Likely drop-in

    Comes with different-sized bushings in the box, built to handle small bore variations without needing an exact match.

    Why we say this

    Ships with interchangeable bushings sized for common bore diameters, a safe option regardless of the exact peghole size.

    Ibanez AZES40

    Ibanez

    AZES40

    Likely drop-in

    Should swap straight into the existing tuner holes, no reaming needed.

    Why we say this

    Ibanez AZ series uses a curved Fender-like 6-in-line headstock, not the pointed reverse style.

    Squier Deluxe Stratocaster

    Squier

    Deluxe Stratocaster

    Likely drop-in

    Should swap straight into the existing tuner holes, no reaming needed.

    Why we say this

    Standard curved Fender-style 6-in-line headstock at a 10mm hole.

    ESP LTD MH-1000

    ESP

    LTD MH-1000 2022

    Needs verification

    Hole size should match, but this guitar has a pointed reverse headstock. Confirm the correct InvisoMatch plate variant before ordering.

    Why we say this

    MH series uses ESP's inline reversed headstock. Graph Tech's InvisoMatch plate needs the correct variant matched to your factory screw pattern, not guaranteed universal.

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    Ibanez JEM Jr (Steve Vai)

    Ibanez

    JEM Jr (Steve Vai) 2019

    Needs verification

    Hole size should match, but this guitar has a pointed reverse headstock. Confirm the correct InvisoMatch plate variant before ordering.

    Why we say this

    Ibanez pointed reverse headstock, screw hole alignment not guaranteed even with an adapter plate unless the correct variant is used.

    Help confirm this fit

    Ibanez RG550 Genesis

    Ibanez

    RG550 Genesis 2018

    Needs verification

    Hole size should match, but this guitar has a pointed reverse headstock. Confirm the correct InvisoMatch plate variant before ordering.

    Why we say this

    Ibanez pointed reverse headstock, screw hole alignment not guaranteed even with an adapter plate unless the correct variant is used.

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    Ibanez RG652 Prestige

    Ibanez

    RG652 Prestige 2018

    Needs verification

    Hole size should match, but this guitar has a pointed reverse headstock. Confirm the correct InvisoMatch plate variant before ordering.

    Why we say this

    Ibanez pointed reverse headstock, screw hole alignment not guaranteed even with an adapter plate unless the correct variant is used.

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    Ibanez RGA42FM

    Ibanez

    RGA42FM 2023

    Needs verification

    Hole size should match, but this guitar has a pointed reverse headstock. Confirm the correct InvisoMatch plate variant before ordering.

    Why we say this

    Ibanez pointed reverse headstock, screw hole alignment not guaranteed even with an adapter plate unless the correct variant is used.

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    Ibanez S1070PBZ

    Ibanez

    S1070PBZ 2023

    Needs verification

    Hole size should match, but this guitar has a pointed reverse headstock. Confirm the correct InvisoMatch plate variant before ordering.

    Why we say this

    Ibanez pointed reverse headstock, screw hole alignment not guaranteed even with an adapter plate unless the correct variant is used.

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    Ibanez S670QM

    Ibanez

    S670QM 2022

    Needs verification

    Hole size should match, but this guitar has a pointed reverse headstock. Confirm the correct InvisoMatch plate variant before ordering.

    Why we say this

    Ibanez pointed reverse headstock, screw hole alignment not guaranteed even with an adapter plate unless the correct variant is used.

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    Jackson Dinky DK2

    Jackson

    Dinky DK2 2021

    Needs verification

    Hole size should match, but this guitar has a pointed reverse headstock. Confirm the correct InvisoMatch plate variant before ordering.

    Why we say this

    Jackson pointed reverse headstock, screw hole alignment not guaranteed even with an adapter plate unless the correct variant is used.

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    Jackson Kelly KEX

    Jackson

    Kelly KEX 2022

    Needs verification

    Hole size should match, but this guitar has a pointed reverse headstock. Confirm the correct InvisoMatch plate variant before ordering.

    Why we say this

    Jackson pointed reverse headstock, screw hole alignment not guaranteed even with an adapter plate unless the correct variant is used.

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    Jackson King V KVX

    Jackson

    King V KVX 2021

    Needs verification

    Hole size should match, but this guitar has a pointed reverse headstock. Confirm the correct InvisoMatch plate variant before ordering.

    Why we say this

    Jackson pointed reverse headstock, screw hole alignment not guaranteed even with an adapter plate unless the correct variant is used.

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    Jackson Rhoads RR3

    Jackson

    Rhoads RR3 2021

    Needs verification

    Hole size should match, but this guitar has a pointed reverse headstock. Confirm the correct InvisoMatch plate variant before ordering.

    Why we say this

    Jackson pointed reverse headstock, screw hole alignment not guaranteed even with an adapter plate unless the correct variant is used.

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    Jackson Soloist SL2

    Jackson

    Soloist SL2 2022

    Needs verification

    Hole size should match, but this guitar has a pointed reverse headstock. Confirm the correct InvisoMatch plate variant before ordering.

    Why we say this

    Jackson pointed reverse headstock, screw hole alignment not guaranteed even with an adapter plate unless the correct variant is used.

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