Kamanda~SD
New member
Hi guys, some quick questions here :
My Charvel 375 deluxe (JT-590 trem) has a stripped hole on the base-plate for the G string intonation screw. Because of this, the guitar cannot intonate properly. In addition, one of the holes in the nut is stripped as well. I was hoping it was just the screw but it is indeed the nut itself. And yes, I am very careful about over tightening, but the guitar is 25 years old and only in my posession for about 5.
Bridge:
Thinking of using something like a heli-coil to fix the baseplate. Worst case I'm stuck in the same boat and have to get a replacement plate. Has anyone done this before? According to Audiozone, I would need an M3 size, and looking at the technical drawing for the JT-590 the baseplate is 5mm thick. Will a 3mm suffice here or should I go full 5? Also, I see some other brands like EZ lock are much cheaper...any experience?
Nut:
What nut is on the 375? I'm just going to replace this. I also noticed it's glued down instead of bolted. I have knocked out many 'regular' nuts that are glued down, any words of caution for this locking one?
I am also thinking of possible upgrading the block on this too, but $40+ seems steep for a chunk of brass with some holes drilled in it. Thoughts? Cheapest place to go?
Thanks in advance! I love this guitar and its a shame it stays at home due to intonation issues.
My Charvel 375 deluxe (JT-590 trem) has a stripped hole on the base-plate for the G string intonation screw. Because of this, the guitar cannot intonate properly. In addition, one of the holes in the nut is stripped as well. I was hoping it was just the screw but it is indeed the nut itself. And yes, I am very careful about over tightening, but the guitar is 25 years old and only in my posession for about 5.
Bridge:
Thinking of using something like a heli-coil to fix the baseplate. Worst case I'm stuck in the same boat and have to get a replacement plate. Has anyone done this before? According to Audiozone, I would need an M3 size, and looking at the technical drawing for the JT-590 the baseplate is 5mm thick. Will a 3mm suffice here or should I go full 5? Also, I see some other brands like EZ lock are much cheaper...any experience?
Nut:
What nut is on the 375? I'm just going to replace this. I also noticed it's glued down instead of bolted. I have knocked out many 'regular' nuts that are glued down, any words of caution for this locking one?
I am also thinking of possible upgrading the block on this too, but $40+ seems steep for a chunk of brass with some holes drilled in it. Thoughts? Cheapest place to go?
Thanks in advance! I love this guitar and its a shame it stays at home due to intonation issues.
