RVA, Jr.

[eSGEe]

it does look SLICKERY and very good at anti-gription

 

[Thatbastarddon]

oh -- you didnt........................

I’m surprised you let it go 22 minutes

 

[eSGEe]

I was busy outside doing farm things

 

[gasket]

Thanks! Here you go
This drop-in replacement from Graph Tech provides a quick solution

That looks like a great solution for a problem I haven't come across, well not yet.

 

[ivan H]

That's a great looking Jr RVA, glad you got it all to your liking. Enjoy. Cheers

 

[syscokid]

I was busy outside doing farm things

Did this involve big rubber boots and sheep?

 

[syscokid]

Thanks! Here you go

This drop-in replacement from Graph Tech provides a quick solution for guitarists wanting to change out their factory Zero-Fret adjustable nut. Simply remove and replace the metal nut, and use the included set screws to adjust the string height for your preferred action.

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Do those set screws screw into threaded inserts?

 

[RVA]

Do those set screws screw into threaded inserts?

They are for height adjustment and as I recall, they rest on the nut slot

 

[syscokid]

They are for height adjustment and as I recall, they rest on the nut slot

So the bottom of the screws are touching wood?

 

[RVA]

So the bottom of the screws are touching wood?

This shows everything better than I can explain it

 

[eSGEe]

Did this involve big rubber boots and sheep?

Goats--- get it straight------and no--- they climb to high

 

[syscokid]

Goats--- get it straight------and no--- they climb to high

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I guess the goats are safer up there...

 

[eSGEe]

no they like to DIVE BOMB you when you walk by

keep in mind these are Dwarf goats--- the largest goat is smaller than most my dogs

 

[syscokid]

This shows everything better than I can explain it

Thanks, RVA. The video definitely helps me understand Gibson's Z-FAN system, despite that the point of the video was to transform the Z-FAN to a regular nut system.

But now, I think that I really like the Z-FAN system even though I haven't played a guitar that incorporates a Z-FAN. The zero fret definitely cannot be made of that soft brass, so yeah I understand that the titanium alternative is the way to go. Maybe even stainless steel can be used if it's not to cost effective to produce.

The advantage with a Z-FAN system would be an easy way to adjust the nut to your playing style. If you like a very low action and have a soft touch on the strings: Adjust the nut to the same height of the other frets. If your heavy handed with your technique: Raise the whole nut a bit... like .010" maybe. If you want to do some slide work: Crank the nut even more!

 

[syscokid]

no they like to DIVE BOMB you when you walk by

keep in mind these are Dwarf goats--- the largest goat is smaller than most my dogs

OK, you're right and I can see the dilemma with dwarf sized goats. May I suggest full sized sheeps?

 

[Inspector #20]

I was busy outside doing farm things

Oh boy!

 

[Inspector #20]

Did this involve big rubber boots and sheep?

Those farm sheep always exaggerate...

 

[eSGEe]

Ya'll ---- your a riot--- you should team up as 1 comedy act and go on stage

 

[RVA]

Thanks, RVA. The video definitely helps me understand Gibson's Z-FAN system, despite that the point of the video was to transform the Z-FAN to a regular nut system.

But now, I think that I really like the Z-FAN system even though I haven't played a guitar that incorporates a Z-FAN. The zero fret definitely cannot be made of that soft brass, so yeah I understand that the titanium alternative is the way to go. Maybe even stainless steel can be used if it's not to cost effective to produce.

The advantage with a Z-FAN system would be an easy way to adjust the nut to your playing style. If you like a very low action and have a soft touch on the strings: Adjust the nut to the same height of the other frets. If your heavy handed with your technique: Raise the whole nut a bit... like .010" maybe. If you want to do some slide work: Crank the nut even more!

Yes, I like that part as well. They offered a titanium replacement for the brass, which I tried but did not stick with. I like the smoother nut material and string guidance of the tusq nut. In addition, that is not really a zero fret as there is still tension between the "zero" mark and the nut. This was originally pointed out to the forum by Don P. about a year ago (I cannot find the thread right now)

 

[syscokid]

Yes, I like that part as well. They offered a titanium replacement for the brass, which I tried but did not stick with. I like the smoother nut material and string guidance of the tusq nut. In addition, that is not really a zero fret as there is still tension between the "zero" mark and the nut. This was originally pointed out to the forum by Don P. about a year ago (I cannot find the thread right now)

Yes, this is true. Adds another point of friction to the strings. But... Does it make a difference, for better or worse?