JET240Z Posted February 28, 2007 Report Share Posted February 28, 2007 So I got motivated the other day and dissambled my recently bought Dean Firecrackle. I took lots of pictures of the guitar to share I also found quite a few interesting things plus a problem ...As I took off the remnants of the locking nut (that was covered with what looked like snot, I might add), the nut came off.....it must have come unglued of its 20-ish years of existence I took it to the local repair shop to have it reglued....hopefully it won't cost too much, cuz' im broke..... The Kahler-ish bridge ways like 2 pounds The previous owners did some interesting modifications to it. It has been drilled into twice, in what I believe was the attempt to convert it to a hardtail bridge. The rear springs look quite new, as does the screws. From the pictures, what type of locking nut do I need to replace to previous one with? Would a Kahler or Floyd-rose do the trick if the string gaps and nut width matched up? What the criteria for replace the locking nut? There is suprisingly little fret wear for a 20-ish year old instrument. I plan on replacing the locking nut first, then putting in a set of EMGz(S,S,81) when I save up some money...... then it should be a screamer Here come the pics. I'll link most of them. http://img219.imageshack.us/img219/5653/ka...hbridge1hx2.jpg http://img363.imageshack.us/img363/6466/br...ithcommegu8.jpg http://img219.imageshack.us/img219/7241/lo...boogers2sw3.jpg http://img219.imageshack.us/img219/2865/tremcavityip4.jpg http://img219.imageshack.us/img219/5738/nutcameoffyh5.jpg http://img219.imageshack.us/img219/573/tunersrear2wi4.jpg http://img219.imageshack.us/img219/5562/ne...intfrontms3.jpg Any advice is always appreciated Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JET240Z Posted March 5, 2007 Author Report Share Posted March 5, 2007 Guys I can't figure out which type of locking nut to replace this one with. The nut width is 1 and 11/16th....a common nut width. But this locking nut is unlike the Floyd-Rose style, where screws go all the way through the body. Where could I find a replacement??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IplayMayones Posted March 7, 2007 Report Share Posted March 7, 2007 Guys I can't figure out which type of locking nut to replace this one with. The nut width is 1 and 11/16th....a common nut width. But this locking nut is unlike the Floyd-Rose style, where screws go all the way through the body. Where could I find a replacement??? A Kahler string lock should work. Check www.kahlerparts.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wammi Posted March 20, 2007 Report Share Posted March 20, 2007 Guys I can't figure out which type of locking nut to replace this one with. The nut width is 1 and 11/16th....a common nut width. But this locking nut is unlike the Floyd-Rose style, where screws go all the way through the body. Where could I find a replacement??? you want a 5521 locknut. NOT an "after the nut" stringlock like a 5513 or 5514. One is a nut and one is not. The 5521 is a Kahler equivalent locknut and is now being remade and due out in a few months. www.wammiusa.com By the way, I have your exact guitar. same everything, same color ect. mine had these emg specials. are they in yours too? I have put a 7330 Kahler fixed bridge over that hole. a little fill around the front corner route , touched up black and it looks great? Don't you just love the flat fast neck? Wammi J Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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