Lock Nut Conversion ?

[poolboydave]

I had my 1988 Jackson Dinky converted from the Kahler style locking system popular back then to a Floyd Rose locking nut. It is a reverse headstock. I've noticed some slippage towards the bass side of the strings.

Anyone have any advise on how to prevent it from totally fuckin up my neck? Right I'm just loosening the E & A strings after I lock it down so there is not that much tension on the nut.

Would it be worth having a pro punch holes through the neck and install the nut like they did back in the day?

Thanks, Dave

[straycat]

Re: Lock Nut Conversion ?

Do not let them drill through the neck.

[dg]

Re: Lock Nut Conversion ?

+1

It can probably be fixed by doweling (toothpicks) & redrilling for the top-mount locknut screws, depending on exactly what you find under there when you remove the nut. Maybe dowel with epoxy rather than wood glue for more strength.

[poolboydave]

Re: Lock Nut Conversion ?

Any particular named brand epoxy you could name dg?

Thanks, Dave