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  1. ConnorK

    Need Advice - String Not Seated in Nut?

    Here is my problem: It is kind of an awful picture as I have poor lighting so here is a description. My high E string on my LTD JR-208 is not fully seated in the slot. It seems to catch in the slot about 2/3 of the way down, or maybe on the very corner. It hasn't affected my playing, I played...
  2. R

    Fret wrap on headless guitar?

    I see some people use fret wraps on headless guitars. Do people still experience that much noise behind the nut on headless guitars?
  3. Leviathus

    Nut shims for RG7?

    Sup guys. Been thinking of adding some shim to the nut of my 1527. Looking around online i'm not sure which ones to go with though. Was hoping someone on here could point me to the best shims for a 7-string locking nut. Any ideas? Thx in advance.
  4. Anodyne

    TUSQ-XL or Plastic?

    Hey guys, so I was wondering if anyone could chime in and tell me which is which? Is the nut on this guitar a tusq-xl or is the one in my hands the tusq-xl nut?
  5. LeoLmX

    Bending string going out of tune after tuning down

    Hi fellas. I'm having a small issue with my guitar, there are some days where the strings just go a tiny bit up because of temperture change or whatever, just a normal guitar thing. I tune down the string to standard pitch, the problem is, if I try bending the string right after this tuning...
  6. guitaardvark

    Chipped Fretboard During Nut Removal

    Hey all, I was removing a nut from a Squire Classic Vibe Telecaster neck and it seems that they used a ton of superglue while installing it. For the record, I tried a gentle removal by scoring the edges with a knife, heating the nut to soften the glue, and gently tapping it with a...
  7. T

    Wondering what to mod next on my ARZ-307

    I have been really happy with this guitar. Got it back in June 2012. Had the pickups replaced on purchase with the Liquifire and CrunchLab. They sound fantastic. The guitar is still in very good condition in my estimation so I would like to do some more modifications. I am thinking either...
  8. B

    Cannot Get Lower Action. HELP!

    :wallbash: Alright gents, here's the deal. A few months ago I bought a Dean MAB3 because I needed something kinda cheap because my Ibanez is starting to bite the dust. After getting said Dean, I replaced the strings with a much thicker gauge so I could tune down to C# Standard. Since then, no...
  9. I

    Ibanez 2TL1X43K Cosmo Top Mount Lock Nut

    Gear/Guitar Wanted: Ibanez 2TL1X43K Cosmo Top Mount Lock Nut Additional Accessories (hardshell case etc): NA Your Location (City,State or City,Country):I'm in Melbourne, Florida International OK?: No Contact Info (No Phone #s): PM me here References (eBay or other forum userid): Ebay...
  10. M

    Luthier in Melbourne?

    Hey gang The nut on my ESP LTD sc608b needs repairing (nothing to do with ESP or the build quality, was my mistake). Who knows a luthier in Melbourne who would be able to repair it for me? hope i posted in the correct section of the forums, apologies if i didn't. thanks for any help...
  11. T

    Replacing Nut - Please Help!

    Hello, Just purchased a Jackson DKA7, while replacing the low B string the nut snapped. Could I simply purchase a Graph Tech XL Slotted 7 String Nut and replace the old one. Would any filing or any modifications need to be carried out? Many people report simply swapping nuts and no...
  12. pastanator

    Nut help?

    so i just recently acquired a used Jackson JS22-7 and it looks like the nut was cut way too deep. the low E rattles a lot on the open but none on the fretted notes. im going up drastically in string gauge, from what im thinking is a 10-59 set to an 11-73. think that would help remedy the...
  13. A

    7-String Ebanol Nut (Or Something Similar)?

    Hi Everyone A while ago I changed an Ibanez RG1527 tremolo to a fixed bridge (I purchased a replacement RG body instead of filling the cavities)... I am still finishing off small things on the guitar, such as filling old tuner screw holes (I use Hipshot Grip-Locks) and it obviously still has...
  14. M

    HELP! Setting up my first ever guitar... but how?! many questions!!!

    Hey guys, I simply want to setup my first guitar i got around 2 years ago. When I got my Schecter Omen 6 in summer of 2013, it was setup to E standard tuning with .09-.42. Ever since, i got another guitar which is tuned to C standard (schecter blackjack SLS). I was looking to maybe drop my...
  15. TIBrent

    How important is the Nut?

    Hey guys, I am in the process of spiffing up my old Carvin DC727 which means some hardware/component upgrades. Just trying to get this old guy as good as possible. But, this brought up an interesting question to me, do I replace the stock Carvin nut? I have replace dozens of nuts on guitars over...
  16. C

    Nut and saddle stability.

    On fixed bridge guitars everybody talks about making sure the nut is nice and resistance free, and people buy graphtec self-lubricating nuts etc to ease string movement. So why not the same emphasis on the other end of the guitar, i.e the bridge? Surely the string still gets pulled during...
  17. C

    Fixed bridge or Floyd

    I have always used guitars with floyd rose bridges. Recently i decided to start locking my bridge down, i use a trem stopper and clamp the springs down turning it into a fixed bridge. I like this because i am used to Floyds, but now i have the tuning stability and solid feel of a fixed...
  18. ShiftKey

    7 String nut 48mm width (UK + international)

    Hey, just bust my nut so thought i would post up a wanted before going and buying a blank. looking for a 48mm width neck, not locking of anything just a normal nut for my 7 string strat - perhaps someone has one floating about from a 7321 or something, anyway let me know what you have cheers...
  19. meambobbo

    Lowring nut action (RGA8)

    My RGA8 has a locking nut and it seems like it's too high. My 8th string is IMPOSSIBLE to intonate correctly. If Open F is in tune the fretted notes are sharp, with the 1st fret being really sharp. In general I'd like all the strings lowered, not just the 8th. I want the nut to be at like...
  20. meambobbo

    Lowering locking nut (RGA8)

    My RGA8 has a locking nut and it seems like it's too high. My 8th string is IMPOSSIBLE to intonate correctly. If Open F is in tune the fretted notes are sharp, with the 1st fret being really sharp. In general I'd like all the strings lowered, not just the 8th. I want the nut to be at like...


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