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Posted by: kaznie_NL May 2 2009, 09:29 PM

Hey guys,

I'd like to have some info on graph tech nuts. I have a Ibanez SA 08 LTD2, (Ibanez SA style), and I wondered wether this: http://accessories.musiciansfriend.com/product/Graph-Tech-Slotted-TremNut-for-Stratocaster?sku=360450&CJAID=10381297&CJPID=2221397 would do it?

Also, how to replace the nut? ATM I think it has a plastic nut, and I found that it doesn't detune when not played, it only detunes when using whammy and wide bends, the nut should make this better. What's your opinion? Is it a nice upgrade?? Is it hard? I have a second, cheap, guitar to try it on first. (Strat model)

Posted by: Sensible Jones May 2 2009, 09:45 PM

A graphite nut wont stop it detuning as such. It just lets the string slide through the slots easier when using the Tremolo. It will help, but you need to find the cause of your tuning problem first!
Replacing a Nut isn't too difficult, but you do need to spend time making sure that the new one is filed down to the correct dimensions!

Posted by: kaznie_NL May 4 2009, 04:24 PM

so.. I found this might be a bad plan I realy don't want to break my guitar

Posted by: Marc_Maiden May 4 2009, 04:47 PM

QUOTE (Sensible Jones @ May 2 2009, 01:45 PM)

i will have to disagree with you here

replacing the nut helps more for tuning than getting locking tuners or anything

as long as his trem is level, his intonation set, and his strings in good condition, all he would need to do is replace the nut, you are in business

Posted by: Ivan Milenkovic May 5 2009, 12:14 AM

If you haven't done it before, I recommend that you take it to a guitar tech, it's a bit tricky job, and could require some special tools and experience.

Posted by: Marc_Maiden May 5 2009, 01:39 AM

QUOTE (Ivan Milenkovic @ May 4 2009, 04:14 PM)

If you haven't done it before, I recommend that you take it to a guitar tech, it's a bit tricky job, and could require some special tools and experience.

ivan is right here,

do the upgrade (its a cheap one why not)

but take it to someone to do it, and since your there,

treat your guitar to new strings, and a set up, she needs one!

Posted by: Sensible Jones May 5 2009, 11:35 AM

QUOTE (Marc_Maiden @ May 4 2009, 04:47 PM)

i will have to disagree with you here

replacing the nut helps more for tuning than getting locking tuners or anything

as long as his trem is level, his intonation set, and his strings in good condition, all he would need to do is replace the nut, you are in business

I don't think we're actually disagreeing here Marc!!!
I said "It will help, but you need to find the cause of your tuning problem first!" which is exactly what you've said above!

The point I was originally making was that by just replacing the Nut and doing nothing else it wouldn't necessarily cure any tuning problems!

Posted by: Marc_Maiden May 5 2009, 03:30 PM

i think i need glasses!

then yes, jones is right!

Posted by: kaznie_NL May 5 2009, 03:56 PM

How can I check whether it's level?