Sho-Bud roller nut problem? Hep

Donald Dunlavey · Post by **Donald Dunlavey** » 23 Apr 2005 7:09 pm

I have a Pro ll and on The E9 5th string the roller appears to be a little loose and the string sounds kinda like a sitar, aggravating
Is there a simple fix for this, or does it require new rod and all new rollers, or replacing the Keyhead? Any help appreciated.

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Bill Hatcher · Post by **Bill Hatcher** » 23 Apr 2005 7:40 pm

DD. If the roller is loose on the shaft then just put a touch of oil on the shaft right where it goes through the roller. Sometimes that will fill the gap and dampen the vibration/sitar effect you are getting.

Ricky Davis · Post by **Ricky Davis** » 23 Apr 2005 8:03 pm

Yes Great advice by Bill after the string is already on.
Yes the Rollers on many many Sho-bud's are loose> meaning they are really too skinny for the cut out sections in the headstock.
First off; you want to use a .018.
Secondly; make sure you get plenty of windings on the tuning post; to where it winds up the post to create a small angle back to the keyhead(and no; having a angle WILL NOT inhibit the movemtent of the string over the roller).
Stabilizing that end of the string is Soooooooooooo important and very much overlooked by many.
I always suggest at least 5 wraps on the tuning post and at least 7 wraps for the 3rd string and 1st string. Many guys email me wondering why they break so many strings and why the string buzzes or why the string goes out of tune; and it is always NOT ENOUGH WRAPS.
When you stabilize that end of the string moreso; you are taking more pressure of the other end to pull it; and giving the string a more easy movement> The string Moves/stretches so much easier with the string is more stable at the non-pulling end.
Ricky

richard burton · Post by **richard burton** » 24 Apr 2005 3:06 am

Al Marcus · Post by **Al Marcus** » 24 Apr 2005 8:12 am

Ricky-Thanks for a great explanation about wrapping the strings.
I hope a lot of guys get to read it...........al

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Ricky Davis · Post by **Ricky Davis** » 24 Apr 2005 8:19 am

Hey you betcha Al and thank you.
I don't understand richard's frowning ???
Ricky

Farris Currie · Post by **Farris Currie** » 24 Apr 2005 8:25 am

not for all i'm sure,i machined slots out to 3/16,then with a little lath,make custom rollers,leave them little over size,with emory cloth or a rock,custom fit to perfect fit.man what a difference it makes
farris

Kevin Hatton · Post by **Kevin Hatton** » 24 Apr 2005 10:06 am

Again Ricky Davis comes through with a piece of good SOLID info. I just went through this on a six string that wouldn't stabilize. I didn't have enough wraps.