sledge57 Posted April 25, 2017 Share Posted April 25, 2017 I'm considering a Zero Glide nut for my Blak n Blu Casino, have had anumber of issues with it (Bigsby model) and I'm thinking this may help. The best part is you don't modify the nut slot so I can always put the original back. Anyone used a Zero Glide before? Not sure of the size to order either, they list sizes for Gibsons and Fenders but not Epi's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zentar Posted April 25, 2017 Share Posted April 25, 2017 What problems did your Casino have? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sledge57 Posted April 25, 2017 Author Share Posted April 25, 2017 The biggest problem is it has a Bigsby and the tuning issues that come with it. Unfortunately when I bought it I didn't know they also came without one. I have installed a BricksBiggsFix roller (better but the issue seems to be the nut) and tried a softer spring (different issue, the Bigsby on this guitar is very stiff, not nearly as smooth as others I've had or played) I have to lube the nut to even have a reasonable chance for it to stay in tune. This seems like it might work and like I said doesn't require any mods to the guitar itself so I can always go back to original if I want too. I'm just curious if anyone's tried one yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RaSTuS Posted April 26, 2017 Share Posted April 26, 2017 I use Tusq nuts on most of my trem geets Doug, work very well and won't break the bank. They come a little high, just rub the underside (bottom) in a figure 8 pattern on a piece of sandpaper laid on a flat surface to get the action how you like it. For Epis the model is PQ-6060, can usually get the best deals on eBay and such. http://www.graphtech.com/products/brands/tusq/product-detail/pq-6060-00-tusq-nut-slotted-epiphone-style-1-4-?id=6268b557-736e-40d1-8ca7-24c7be50ba3a Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zentar Posted April 26, 2017 Share Posted April 26, 2017 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uCOqXdAjaN4You may have flex in the top under the Bigsby causing tuning issues. I had an issue with a Casino top that had sunk like a cake. I cut a small cube of Maple and slid it in the body. It is basically a sound pole like fine Violins use. Try this under the Bigsby. You won't need glue. I didn't use a round dowel. I used a square block which I cut from a Maple board.. Took 15 mins to do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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