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Hi Dana,
Thanks for the info. My Strat has 2 string trees for the upper 4 strings. I
just remembered I do have one of Dan Erlewine's books, so I'll have to see
if there is a cure for creaking strings. It may be binding in the nut slot
or at the string tree.
BN
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Dana and Roberta Vincent [mailto:]
> Sent: Monday, May 06, 2002 10:52 PM
> To:
> Subject: [SurfGuitar101] Re: Strat Mods
>
>
> No, I am definitely not a fan of "string trees"; coming from a mechanical
> engineering background, I consider them a "band-aid"! Some of the newer
> Stratocasters have increased headstock angles, eliminating the
> need. Before
> switching to the roller nut, I would periodically put a drop of lubricant
> (WD-40 or equivalent) in each nut slot, which seemed to help (I
> never tried
> the graphite route, but understand some have had success using that
> technique). Are you sure it is the "G" string, because it is
> typically the
> "B" and "E" strings that contact the string tree. Are you using a wound
> string for the "G" (if so, get a plain string for that position). Pretty
> hard to install the roller nut yourself, unless you have the
> right equipment
> (the slot required for the roller is typically wider than the bone or
> graphite nut). The only downside I can think of would be the
> fact that your
> guitar is no longer stock (important to some). Also wanted to
> mention that
> I had disassembled and modified both my MIJ Jazzmaster and Jaguar (both
> since sold) trem assemblies to correct the manufacturing defects
> inherent in
> the manufacture. The end result was two guitars that stayed in tune quite
> reliably (as compared to the original condition). By the way, thanks for
> the nice compliment on "Changing Tides"; we are still planning
> another album
> late this year or early 2003, and will be trying out some new material at
> our upcoming gigs this summer.
>
> Best regards, Dana Vincent
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Brian Neal
> To:
> Sent: Monday, May 06, 2002 5:11 PM
> Subject: [SurfGuitar101] Dana's Strat Mods (was Fender N-word)
>
>
>
> Dana, these are very interesting modifications. Do you really
> feel that way
> about the string trees? Currently, my Strat "catches" on the G
> string...when
> I am tuning it you get the creaking sound. I am thinking about lubing the
> nut or the string tree. Maybe I should remove the string tree? Or are the
> string trees not needed after you switched to the roller nut?
>
> BTW, are there any trade-offs with going the roller nut route? Did you
> install it yourself?
>
> Personally, for all the bad mouthing the Jag/Jazzmaster gets about its
> bridge and trem, I have more trouble keeping my Strat playable.
>
> BTW, I listened to your 2nd CD for the first time in a while, and
> I got one
> of those "This is even better than I remembered it" smiles on my
> face. Great
> job.
>
> Thanks a lot,
>
> BN
>
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