Locking Nut Pad Orientation

SHsu516815 · #1 04-13-2002, 12:21 PM

Which way? *I can see the curve on the sides so I can match the U shape on the pad to the u shape curve on the nut for the side pads but what about for the center? *I can see two lines indicating the curve but then there are still two ways I still can't decide between which should be correct. *Anyone have any ideas?

yurich · #2 04-13-2002, 12:25 PM

they should be in a *

/ \/ \/ \

formation, looking down the neck

(Edited by snakepit at 12:25 pm on April 13, 2002)

SHsu516815 · #3 04-13-2002, 01:04 PM

Just that way? *Cause there's two ways for each pad to put that way

Neven · #4 04-13-2002, 01:57 PM

same thing. just don't over-tighten them. don't use TOO MUCH force.

Kevan · #5 04-13-2002, 02:29 PM

Here's a good diagram for ya:

http://www.jemsite.com/tech/img/t_toplk.jpg

SHsu516815 · #6 04-13-2002, 06:05 PM

But it should be the same when put "front" or "backwards" right - there is no specific orientation as long as the profile is correct right?

yurich · #7 04-13-2002, 06:22 PM

right. they're 100% symmetrical

SHsu516815 · #8 04-13-2002, 06:25 PM

Ok I took the pads off for the sake of shutting myself up, but uhh *I coulnd't help but realize that the side pads aren't symmetrical. *Is this normal and you should line them up *so that "U" curve points inwards? *Just curious

yurich · #9 04-13-2002, 06:34 PM

what trem system do you have? I got a Licensed Floyd (POS copy) here and they're all symmetrical

777 posts!!! yeah baby!! :biggrin:

(Edited by snakepit at 6:35 pm on April 13, 2002)

SHsu516815 · #10 04-13-2002, 07:38 PM

lo-pro edge floyd *

congrats on the outstanding achievement

yurich · #11 04-13-2002, 07:41 PM

Rich? can you help out?

**jemsite** · #12 04-13-2002, 07:54 PM

pads have a soft curve on the UNDERSIDE to match the hump on the top of the locking nut...

turn your head to the left to view this crude picture

high-e
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( (
( (
low-e

forget the top of the pad... the underside is what matters

...glen

yurich · #13 04-13-2002, 07:59 PM

oh, right, the curve. wasn't sure what you were talking about. they are symmetrical though

ps. welcome back Glen!

(Edited by snakepit at 7:59 pm on April 13, 2002)

Rich · #14 04-13-2002, 08:40 PM

Pads come in 2 different orientations, some pre 87' pads will line up like this --- --- --- post 87' pads line up like this I I I (unless you have a mixed set of pads), but they are always installed so that the undercurve mates up to the curve of the top of the nut. We're not talking rocket science here.

Kevan · #15 04-13-2002, 08:50 PM

If the top of the pads are put in like the diagram, the bottoms should match up.
If they don't, get a replacement pad.

Anyone else notice the little "curve" to the Low E/A pad in the diagram? *
Could just be my mind playing tricks on me.