I have an old Emmons 8 string w a solid keyhead that has no rollers, only slots cut through the keyhead as a nut. The person I spoke to at Emmons co recommended keeping as is bc they said better tone transfer bc more surface area contact between string and instrument, but the open strings sound choked and the guitar is having reeturn issues. The strings are moving freely through the slots, but I still think rollers would help.
Thx!
Can someone make a keyhead for an 8 string Emmons PP?
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Re: Can someone make a keyhead for an 8 string Emmons PP?
IF the body's width allows, why not use a 10 string original key head and use each side's 4 furthest most back pegs and thus leave more space for the hand to come over the roller bridge without hitting keys?Marc Stone wrote: 9 Jun 2025 5:23 am I have an old Emmons 8 string w a solid keyhead that has no rollers, only slots cut through the keyhead as a nut. The person I spoke to at Emmons co recommended keeping as is bc they said better tone transfer bc more surface area contact between string and instrument, but the open strings sound choked and the guitar is having reeturn issues. The strings are moving freely through the slots, but I still think rollers would help.
Thx!
Keep in mind, in MY opinion, part of the Emmons and other older design PSGs' tone comes in part from the use of CAST parts in the top hardware. So, you might not want to use a CNC machined keyhead made from "billet" (extrusion) aluminum.
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Re: Can someone make a keyhead for an 8 string Emmons PP?
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Re: Can someone make a keyhead for an 8 string Emmons PP?
A picture would help forum members understand your problem.
1. How tall is the steel piece that has the slots in it?
2. How wide is the slot that holds the steel piece.?
If the slot is tall enough and wide enough, A roller system could be used.
I figured out a roller system. That if there is a groove to hold 5/16"-3/8" rod it can be fitted, Without changing anything about the original parts. and cure your problem.
Thought I would need to put a roller on a modern guitar with a piece of round rod for a nut. Designed the roller nut, Did not need it.
1. How tall is the steel piece that has the slots in it?
2. How wide is the slot that holds the steel piece.?
If the slot is tall enough and wide enough, A roller system could be used.
I figured out a roller system. That if there is a groove to hold 5/16"-3/8" rod it can be fitted, Without changing anything about the original parts. and cure your problem.
Thought I would need to put a roller on a modern guitar with a piece of round rod for a nut. Designed the roller nut, Did not need it.