Installing LSR roller nut

[skins345669]

Right. I'm nearing the end of the road with my project strat now. I think anyway. One of the last things I'm thinking of doing is replacing the current stock plastic nut with a Fender LSR roller. How much effort will this be to install? Is it doable for someone, like me, who isn't a tech?

[Algiman]

It isn't easy. The point at which the string leaves contact with the nut isn't right at the front, so you need to move the slot slightly towards the bridge. A much easier option (and functionally nearly as good) is to use a graphtech nut or similar.

http://www.graphtech.com/products.ht...2&CurrencyID=2

[skins345669]

So if I just worked the slot a bit closer to the bridge, it'll go? Sounds easy enough

[Algiman]

Yep, some very careful measuring and woodwork and you'll be fine. Personally I'd go with the graphtech though.

[skins345669]

The thing is, as opposed to it being 'nearly as good', I want the best. So, I think LSR it is (I know a locking nut is more stable but I want to be able to drop tunings easily).

[RSVampire]

Originally Posted by skins345669

So if I just worked the slot a bit closer to the bridge, it'll go? Sounds easy enough

if it sounds so easy then just go do it.