Installing a locking nut on an Ibanez GRG170DX?

Rob Coleman · 07-02-2012, 04:25 AM

Is it possible to install a locking nut on this?: http://www.stringsite.com/images/IBANEZ_GRG170DX_CA.jpg

Sorry, I know this is a very amateur question, but I have literally no knowledge on nuts :P

neoclassical · 07-02-2012, 05:07 AM

It could be done, but it requires routing a shelf at the nut and drilling 2 holes. the strings would still (most likely) go out of tune at the bridge without a locking mechanism there as well, depending on how heavily you use the trem.

UnderTheSign · 07-02-2012, 05:09 AM

I can't see the pic but if you can't install a floyd style nut you could always install a Kahler behind the nut lock.

MaxOfMetal · 07-02-2012, 05:12 AM

Possible? Yes. Will it actually benefit anything? No.

The only way a locking nut is beneficial is if the bridge is also locking and has fine tuners. It's why you don't see guitars with this kind of bridge and a locking not.

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07-02-2012, 04:25 AM	#1
Rob Coleman ss.org Regular Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Manchester, England Posts: 2 Thanked: 0 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Installing a locking nut on an Ibanez GRG170DX? Is it possible to install a locking nut on this?: http://www.stringsite.com/images/IBANEZ_GRG170DX_CA.jpg Sorry, I know this is a very amateur question, but I have literally no knowledge on nuts :P

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MaxOfMetal Likes trem wankery. • Super Moderator • Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Milwaukee, WI Posts: 21,182 Thanked: 89 Feedback Score: 5 reviews	Possible? Yes. Will it actually benefit anything? No. The only way a locking nut is beneficial is if the bridge is also locking and has fine tuners. It's why you don't see guitars with this kind of bridge and a locking not. Need help with setting up a trem? Need info on your Ibby? Live in Milwaukee? Please feel free to message me. New Rules. Read Them.

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07-02-2012, 05:09 AM	#3
UnderTheSign SS.org Regular Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: West Coast, The Netherlands Posts: 1,421 Thanked: 32 Feedback Score: 1 reviews	I can't see the pic but if you can't install a floyd style nut you could always install a Kahler behind the nut lock.