Best Nut width? Why?

[BriGuy1968]

Re: Best Nut width? Why?

Here’s a question that’s sort of related and sort of a derailment…

Does anybody make a standard nut that would be wide enough to fit on a neck previously cut for a Floyd Rose locking nut?

 

[Ayrton]

Re: Best Nut width? Why?

The thing that gives me pause is the less than a solid connection between the nut and fretboard. The adjustable slots or grub screws (e.g. Gibson 2015) are only transferring vibration thru the screws. I would like to see a more solid connection like the Zero Glide but eliminate the slots.

 

[Ayrton]

Re: Best Nut width? Why?

Here’s a question that’s sort of related and sort of a derailment…

Does anybody make a standard nut that would be wide enough to fit on a neck previously cut for a Floyd Rose locking nut?

Wide is in headstock to bridge width I assume? The answer is yes

 

[BriGuy1968]

Re: Best Nut width? Why?

Wide is in headstock to bridge width I assume? The answer is yes

Yes… Like that.

Where did you find it, and do you have any experience with them? On one hand I want to fill the shelf on the neck, but on the other hand if it’s going to be a problem because the nut is touching so much of the string I might try to do something else.

 

[Ayrton]

Re: Best Nut width? Why?

Allparts used to sell them, but I don't see them now.

No point really IMO, just remove the locking pads if you are blocking the trem or leave them. Locking the strings will only make the tuning more stable.

*EDIT*

Looks like they are no longer made. You could retrofit the LSR or replace with a piece of rosewood and normal nut.

 

[Mincer]

Re: Best Nut width? Why?

Well, I think roller nuts never caught on because of tradition...and the first ones that showed up on guitars 40 years ago were terrible. They got better over time, and they should be more popular than they are...but there's that tradition thing.

 

[Darg1911]

Re: Best Nut width? Why?

It's in Australia but quick search found this. May be a good starting point for someone who doesn't want to try and shape something from scratch.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Floyd-Rose-Nut-Ledge-Replacement-Infill-Black-Brown-4-mm-x-10-mm-x-45-mm/282827896533?var=582186855622&hash=item41d9db36d5:g:QoMAAOSwXtNacAUf

 

[BriGuy1968]

Re: Best Nut width? Why?

It's in Australia but quick search found this. May be a good starting point for someone who doesn't want to try and shape something from scratch.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Floyd-Rose-Nut-Ledge-Replacement-Infill-Black-Brown-4-mm-x-10-mm-x-45-mm/282827896533?var=582186855622&hash=item41d9db36d5:g:QoMAAOSwXtNacAUf

Nice!

For the project I’m working on with my daughter, the body is already routed for a Strat-type tremolo, but the neck is cut for a Floyd Rose nut. We didn’t really want to mess around with the locking nut, but still want it to LOOK good too. That might be just the ticket… Thanks!

 

[GuitarDoc]

Re: Best Nut width? Why?

It would be so easy to make that yourself, since you still are going to have to do some final sizing and shaping anyway. Essentially they're just selling a piece of wood. And the grain is running the wrong direction so it's not even going to look quite right when you're finished.

 

[BriGuy1968]

Re: Best Nut width? Why?

It would be so easy to make that yourself, since you still are going to have to do some final sizing and shaping anyway. Essentially they're just selling a piece of wood. And the grain is running the wrong direction so it's not even going to look quite right when you're finished.

At this point I am open to suggestions. How would YOU go about it? Keep in mind that my woodworking skills leave a little bit to be desired! [emoji12]

 

[Darg1911]

Re: Best Nut width? Why?

Docs right, it's just a pre-shaped piece of wood that still needs sizing and some shaping and, probably, finishing. You could just use a small piece of wood. I guess a router table would help to round over the headstock side (not much of a woodworker) but you could do it all by hand. I just thought I'd post it since I found it with a quick search on ebay.

 

[Ayrton]

Re: Best Nut width? Why?

You can replace the missing Rosewood and add a traditional nut, but never having done something like that will present some challenges.

The easiest way without some skills is the LSR kit.

https://www.amazon.com/Fender-LSR-Roller-Nut-Brushed/dp/B0002KZEB8

 

[GuitarDoc]

Re: Best Nut width? Why?

Docs right, it's just a pre-shaped piece of wood that still needs sizing and some shaping and, probably, finishing. You could just use a small piece of wood. I guess a router table would help to round over the headstock side (not much of a woodworker) but you could do it all by hand. I just thought I'd post it since I found it with a quick search on ebay.

Yeah, that's so small it would be quite quick and easy to do by hand. No need for a router...it would take as long to set it up as it would just to do it by hand with a rasp, file, and sandpaper.