Detail 01
20:1 machined brass gear
Specified for accurate tuning and minimal slippage.

Independent shopping perspective
These chrome Badass TK-7818 SGT machines are a 2+2 replacement option for Ibanez, Schecter, and other contemporary basses. The high-tolerance machined brass gear uses a 20:1 ratio to support accurate tuning with minimal slip. Steel worm gears and sealed housings are specified for durability, while the zinc housings are kept lightweight so the replacement set does not add unnecessary weight at the headstock.


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What matters in use
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 01
Specified for accurate tuning and minimal slippage.
Detail 02
The gear and enclosure are built for long service.
Detail 03
Helps avoid weighing down the headstock.
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