A Vibrato Study

[syscokid]

Aha.
I see that one.

Me too...

 

[ChasFred]

me 3

 

[smitty_p]

It seems there is some issue with using the BB code for linking images.

I just attached that last one..

I'll go back and edit my post.

 

[syscokid]

View attachment 9137

What about this?

I see this one. Did you do something different?

 

[smitty_p]

Okay...this time I just attached them, instead of using the BB code.

Hopefully, everybody sees the pics in the OP.

 

[DonP]

Yup, the Bigsby is coming through loud and clear.

 

[syscokid]

Thanks for getting those pics to post. I, too, was expecting to see more string movement at the nut. Sharp string break angle at the nut because of the Gibson headstock angle? Wonder if there would be more movement with a shallower angle (Fender headstock)?

 

[DonP]

Thanks for getting those pics to post. I, too, was expecting to see more string movement at the nut. Sharp string break angle at the nut because of the Gibson headstock angle? Wonder if there would be more movement with a shallower angle (Fender headstock)?

Nope. If the nut is slippery enough for the guitar to be tuneable, the movement will be identical.

 

[smitty_p]

And, this nut is pretty slippery.

The delrin by nature is slippery. Plus, I apply my graphite/teflon oil mixture to the slots at each string change. I get no pinging or binding when I tune up.

 

[smitty_p]

Thanks for getting those pics to post. I, too, was expecting to see more string movement at the nut.

Yeah, it's pretty revealing, isn't it?

 

[syscokid]

Nope. If the nut is slippery enough for the guitar to be tuneable, the movement will be identical.

And, this nut is pretty slippery.
The delrin by nature is slippery. Plus, I apply my graphite/teflon oil mixture to the slots at each string change. I get no pinging or binding when I tune up.

Well then, since it's a such a beautiful day in Groovy Beach, a toast to some slippery nuts...