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Topic: Sho-Bud Nylon Tuning Nut Size |
Jamie Kitlarchuk
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Alberta, Canada
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Posted 2 Apr 2019 12:10 pm |
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Just wondering what size of replacement nylon tuning nuts I would need for my mid-70s Sho-Bud LDG? I tried searching but had trouble finding anything definitive.
If possible, I'd like to find some of the translucent / natural colored ones (rather than the white ones), as these are currently what is on the guitar. |
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Ronnie Boettcher
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Brunswick Ohio, USA
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Posted 2 Apr 2019 12:50 pm
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The wrench you use to tighten, or loosen the nylon nut, takes a 3/16" wrench, or nut driver. I think if you can find the nylon, they will work. Very inexpensive in most hardware stores, in the USA.
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Sho-Bud LDG, Martin D28, Ome trilogy 5 string banjo, Ibanez 4-string bass, dobro, fiddle, and a tubal cain. Life Member of AFM local 142 |
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Jamie Kitlarchuk
From:
Alberta, Canada
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Posted 2 Apr 2019 12:59 pm
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| I should clarify, I'm looking for the inner diameter / pull rod size. |
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Michael Yahl
From:
Troy, Texas!
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Posted 2 Apr 2019 4:31 pm
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All Sho~Bud's have used a #5 tuning nut from the time they started using them. There are about 5 different lengths over the years but they are all for a #5-40 thread.
Having said that, over the years someone may have used a #4 rod to add or replace one on the guitar so just be aware.
Michael
BTW, I'm out of all #5's at the moment.
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"Don't fergit to kiss yer horse!"
'72 Sho-Bud Professional D10, (in pieces .....), '78 MSA Classic XL D10, '69 Emmons PP, Fender 2000
Peavey Session 500 BW, Crate Digital Modeling Amp
PSG PARTS
http://www.psgparts.com/ |
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Brian Hollands
From:
Geneva, FL USA
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Posted 2 Apr 2019 4:41 pm
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The #5 are 7/64 or .109 inches. Not sure about the #4's.
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'81 Sho-bud LDG, 2 EMCI's |
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Jamie Kitlarchuk
From:
Alberta, Canada
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Posted 2 Apr 2019 5:37 pm
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Thanks guys.
Michael, do you think you’ll be getting any #5’s any time soon? It looks like mine are only about 1/2†long, and are drilled right through. |
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Michael Yahl
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Troy, Texas!
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Posted 2 Apr 2019 6:00 pm
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To avoid confusion:
A 1/8"(.125") diameter rod has a #5-40 thread CUT on it. The tuning nut should have a hole that's Ø.109-.115". Some rods are cut undersize due to the improper die being used , improper alignment of the die to the rod, no lubricant, etc., and the proper size nut may not even catch the threads. Just slips right on.
The later Sho~Buds used a Ø.109(7/64") rod with a ROLLED #5-40 thread so don't measure the rod and think that you have a #4-40 thread. It still needs a #5 nut. I know it's confusing for the 'Buds.
A Ø7/64"(.109") rod has a #4-40 thread CUT on it. It needs the hole in the tuning nut to be about Ø.091-.099". Once again someone may have cut the thread too small and the nut can't get a grip.
Finally, a Ø3/32"(.093") rod has a #3-48 thread cut on it and will need a hole diameter of approx. Ø.080-.088".
Now that y'all are thoroughly confused, I'll leave it at that.
Michael
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"Don't fergit to kiss yer horse!"
'72 Sho-Bud Professional D10, (in pieces .....), '78 MSA Classic XL D10, '69 Emmons PP, Fender 2000
Peavey Session 500 BW, Crate Digital Modeling Amp
PSG PARTS
http://www.psgparts.com/ |
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Michael Yahl
From:
Troy, Texas!
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Posted 2 Apr 2019 6:01 pm
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I don't know when I'll get more run. It just depends as to when I can slip them in between all the other stuff.
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"Don't fergit to kiss yer horse!"
'72 Sho-Bud Professional D10, (in pieces .....), '78 MSA Classic XL D10, '69 Emmons PP, Fender 2000
Peavey Session 500 BW, Crate Digital Modeling Amp
PSG PARTS
http://www.psgparts.com/ |
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