Broken Vibramute. Could use suggestions on possible fixes
Posted: Fri Feb 13, 2015 2:49 pm
Hi,
Brand new to the forum due to a recent problem that I could use some help on.
The trem arm on my '65 finally gave out. The threaded post on the arm cannot hold the nut on any longer. The threading is pretty worn down, and I have tried putting a new nut on and tightening as much as I can but it still pops off.
I wanted to ask for suggestions from forum members for possible solutions. I'm not totally comfortable taking it to the guy who works on my other guitars because I don't always trust his judgement. Obviously would like to keep the original arm without modifying it beyond what is necessary to make it functional.
I've put some pics below. Any suggestions would be appreciated. Also if anyone could recommend someone who works on Mosrites in the NYC area would be appreciatted. Thanks guys!
Rory
http://i1298.photobucket.com/albums/ag4 ... f96529.jpg
http://i1298.photobucket.com/albums/ag4 ... df59a0.jpg
http://i1298.photobucket.com/albums/ag4 ... 604188.jpg
Brand new to the forum due to a recent problem that I could use some help on.
The trem arm on my '65 finally gave out. The threaded post on the arm cannot hold the nut on any longer. The threading is pretty worn down, and I have tried putting a new nut on and tightening as much as I can but it still pops off.
I wanted to ask for suggestions from forum members for possible solutions. I'm not totally comfortable taking it to the guy who works on my other guitars because I don't always trust his judgement. Obviously would like to keep the original arm without modifying it beyond what is necessary to make it functional.
I've put some pics below. Any suggestions would be appreciated. Also if anyone could recommend someone who works on Mosrites in the NYC area would be appreciatted. Thanks guys!
Rory
http://i1298.photobucket.com/albums/ag4 ... f96529.jpg
http://i1298.photobucket.com/albums/ag4 ... df59a0.jpg
http://i1298.photobucket.com/albums/ag4 ... 604188.jpg
