ShreddyKrueger Posted June 22, 2004 Report Share Posted June 22, 2004 Hey, does anybody know how to convert a standard bone nut to a floyd rose locking nut? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krazyderek Posted June 22, 2004 Report Share Posted June 22, 2004 Hey, does anybody know how to convert a standard bone nut to a floyd rose locking nut? assuming there's enough wood there after the fingerboard you can use a wide and very sharp chisel to remove the excess wood then use a medium size file to level out the shelf, it will probably be easier to use a top mounted nut that uses wood screws. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShreddyKrueger Posted June 22, 2004 Author Report Share Posted June 22, 2004 what is the width of the actual locking nut? (not the 1 5/8" or whatever, but the other way) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
68 lost souls Posted July 22, 2004 Report Share Posted July 22, 2004 LMII sells fingerboard that are preslotted. They have 1/2" before the first fret slot on the one I want. Is this enough space to put in a floyd rose nut? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maiden69 Posted July 22, 2004 Report Share Posted July 22, 2004 Post a pic of the neck you are modifying, that way we can give you better advise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveq Posted July 22, 2004 Report Share Posted July 22, 2004 The space from the nut's edge to the end of the fretboard is 5/8". Measure the nut to be sure - just in case yours is actually a licensed/non-standard nut. Would you consider using locking tuners instead of installing a locking nut? I have nothing against locking nuts but for a retro-fit - I think I'd rather use locking tuners and put in a Graph Tech (or similar) nut. I haven't done it myself but I have heard this is pretty easy to do compared to the retro-fit of the locking nut. Just a thought. For new builds, I still use good 'ol locking nuts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SMellmo Posted July 22, 2004 Report Share Posted July 22, 2004 try this : http://www.vhfans.com/boards/showflat.php/...5/o/all/fpart/1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
68 lost souls Posted July 22, 2004 Report Share Posted July 22, 2004 It will be a floyd rose original, Im only drawing up the plans at the mo and Im trying to figure out the best place to get the fingerboard etc. is. SO as it is I dont have any of the parts so measuring things is not an option. Mellmo thanks for the link Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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