Hey, what are these and where can I buy them?

[80's_Metal]

They look cool as hell!

I only have 1 Floyd in the herd, but now I have to get these. Then I can lose my wrenches and not have to worry about it.

 

[Mincer]

While those mostly look ridiculous, I appreciate the fact that they are trying to come up with a solution to a real problem with Floyd guitars. There were 'flip top' locking nuts in the 80s that were a slightly more elegant solution. We should be able to figure a good design out by now that also looks great, too.

 

[AdrianSD]

I'm using Gotoh Allen key holders screwed into the back of the headstock, they can hold up to 4 keys, probably cheaper and more practical. That thing looks ridiculous

 

[uOpt]

Looks like it would make the nut even heavier than it already is. I am always afraid that heavy stuff on the neck influences the sound.

 

[80's_Metal]

Looks like it would make the nut even heavier than it already is. I am always afraid that heavy stuff on the neck influences the sound.

It will definitely increase sustain, but other than that, pretty minimal change.

 

[Securb]

I'm using Gotoh Allen key holders screwed into the back of the headstock, they can hold up to 4 keys, probably cheaper and more practical. That thing looks ridiculous

I use something similar; I forgot the brand but it was a 5-minute install.

https://imgur.com/06eFVoh

 

[JamesPaul]

Looks like it would make the nut even heavier than it already is. I am always afraid that heavy stuff on the neck influences the sound.

It will definitely increase sustain, but other than that, pretty minimal change.

Someone actually sold things for this in the 80's. "Fat Heads" - maybe? Molded metal blocks one would bolt on the back of a headstock.

They could joint market these as "Floyd Locking Nut Fat Heads" if they are heavy enough to cause concerns.

 

[uOpt]

Someone actually sold things for this in the 80's. "Fat Heads" - maybe? Molded metal blocks one would bolt on the back of a headstock.

I have a newer one from the 2000s. It changes sound a bit.

 

[80's_Metal]

Ya guys, I've used the wrench holders a few times before..... Don't want or need or really looking for those.

I want these things.

 

[Mincer]

There is also the Turbo Trem arm, where the wrench is actually on the bar.

 

[JamesPaul]

I never went with the wrench holders as once set up, the only wrench I ever need is the one to unlock the nut for string changes. I have 2 Kahler's dating back to the 80's and one Floyd I acquired in 2020. I have not been through a lot of string changes on the Floyd, still need to adapt to playing it, but anticipate it will behave the same long term.

 

[Chistopher]

I use something similar; I forgot the brand but it was a 5-minute install.

https://imgur.com/06eFVoh

I really want something like this for my Wolfgang, but the headstock is too compact for it

 

[jeremy]

fatheads were a groove tubes product, they also made a fatfinger

 

[uOpt]

fatheads were a groove tubes product, they also made a fatfinger

Yes, I think I have the fatfinger.

 

[AdrianSD]

I use something similar; I forgot the brand but it was a 5-minute install.

https://imgur.com/06eFVoh

Looks a lot like the one that came installed on my Jackson DK2. Maybe Dunlop?

 

[Securb]

Looks a lot like the one that came installed on my Jackson DK2. Maybe Dunlop?

I am not sure I have had the guitar for over 15 years

 

[ehdwuld]

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[CK71]

I think they are from tone vise called keyless nut locks. I have no idea how good they are.

 

[80's_Metal]

I think they are from tone vise called keyless nut locks. I have no idea how good they are.

Yes! Finally! Thank you sir!

 

[Mincer]

I think they are from tone vise called keyless nut locks. I have no idea how good they are.

That is a much more elegant solution. I hope they work well.