new kahler lock nut

[Bert]

I want to buy a new kahler lock nut in Gold. I see that the Kahler USA site has them for $40. Are there any dealers out there that sell them for less? That seems steep....

[Racerx2k]

Try Evilbay. You may get lucky.

[Bert]

I've had them on my ebay watch list for months now... nobody ever sells the gold ones!

[SGplayer]

Kahler sells their stuff cheaper on eBay. I've bought a few parts from them, quick turnaround w/priority shipping. $29.00 aint bad for a new one.

http://cgi.ebay.com/Kahler-Standard-...QQcmdZViewItem

[Bert]

Excellent, thanks! Guess I should have been searching for "kahler stringlock" instead of "kahler string lock"

[Racerx2k]

There ya go. Good luck. Tell us how it went.

[mm2002]

Beware of those replacement nuts, as they are R2 sized (unless something has changed in the last couple of years). If you're replacing the lock on an older Charvel/Jackson (Kahler or JT6), they aren't a direct replacement. Functionally, you can make it work, but it won't look right.

[Jackson-Charvel]

What size would one need to replace the after the nut string lock on an older Charvel ('86-'89)? Are the mounting holes different?

[mm2002]

Yes, the mounting holes are spaced differently, and even though it's only 1/16" narrower, the string angle just isn't right where they exit the lock and lay on the phenolic nut. To my knowledge, you can't get the 1 11/16" (R3) locks any more.

[Jackson-Charvel]

F***

Maybe a prayer that Dave "BUDMAN" can start machining his own parts like lock nuts. I know I'd buy several.

[Bert]

Hmm.. that definitely sucks indeed as the guitar is an '86. I'll post an update when I get it.

[mm2002]

Hmm.. that definitely sucks indeed as the guitar is an '86. I'll post an update when I get it.

Don't get too bummed, like I said, you CAN make it work.

[hippietim]

wait, what kind of kahler lock nut are we talking about here? I have a bunch of 80's guitars with behind the nut kahler lock nuts and the new ones line up just fine - they are identical.

mark, it sounds like you are talking about the kahler floyd style lock nuts.

[hippietim]

I want to buy a new kahler lock nut in Gold. I see that the Kahler USA site has them for $40. Are there any dealers out there that sell them for less? That seems steep....

$30-$40 is the going rate for any kind of high quality gold plated locking nut - you can sometimes find some decent generic floyd ones for $20 but a real gold floyd rose nut is going to cost you at least $30.

[Sanctuary]

Aren't the Kahler ones brass? At least my old BCR Wave has the deluxe flip-locks and they're brass.