FREEDOM OF MOVEMENT, STABILITY YOU CAN TRUST!
The Un-Lock Nut was created to give players the tuning stability they need without the limitations of a locking nut. By combining a low-friction Black TUSQ XL material with a traditional nut design, we deliver smoother bending, faster string changes, easier tuning, and a cleaner, more natural playing experience.
LET'S COMPARE HABIT & INOVATION!
STANDART LOCKING NUT
Slower string changes – requires an Allen key
Limited tuner use – tuning mostly done with bridge fine tuners
Extra weight at the headstock
Poor for alternate tunings – nut must be unlocked to retune
UN-LOCK NUT BY GRAPH TECH
Self-lubricating Black TUSQ XL Low friction, improved tuning
Faster string changes – no Allen keys needed
Full use of machine heads for quick tuning
Lighter headstock weight for better balance
Easy height adjustment – Sands easily for quick height adjustment
AVALIBLE VARIATIONS.
UN-LOCK NUT REVEWS.
Shannon S.
UN - lock nut
This nut is great replacement, I put it in my 90s Ibanez and it works a treat I use standard to drop D tuning . Very helpful for tuning on the fly will be replacing all my lock nut. I did replace my tuners to locking type .
Recommend highly
Paul S.
UN - lock nut
A great solution the the lock nut problem, less hassle and still great stability when using the term.
Hector R. S.
Never going back to locking nut!
It´s my second un-lock nut. I installed to my Ibanez S ando with locking tuners stays in tune way better bit withput the hassle.
John S.
So convenient
Love it no more allen key!
Liam C.
Un-Lock Nut - Fantastic Design
I was unsure at just how good the Un-Lock Nut would be as a replacement for a traditional locking nut, but am happy to report that it has so far handled everything I've thrown at it, and retained the tuning perfectly. It's also very easy to install, which is a massive bonus.
Robert S
Kiss that locker goodbye!
Works flawlessly! installed on my Charvel Danhage, just had to shim up slightly but otherwise dropped right in and fit perfectly. Highly recommended if you want to add locking tuners and ditch your locking nut.
INSTALATION GUIDE.
STEP 1
Remove the strings. Score around every edge of the nut with an exacto knife to prevent lacquer sticking to the nut or the neck and chipping away.
STEP 2
If the nut is not sitting in a slot, usually a light tap with a small block will set it free. If it is sitting in a slot, gently tap it out sideways using a hammer and a screwdriver.
STEP 3
When it is sticking out the side, pull it out in the same direction with a pair of pliers, like you would a tooth. Scrape or file the nut slot free from old glue and finish residue while making sure that the slot remains square.
STEP 4
See if your new Graph Tech nut fits into the slot without force. If it’s too thick, place a 400 to 600 grit sand paper face up on a flat surface and sand down the sides of the nut until it fits in the slot snugly, but is easily removable.
STEP 5
LOW E = .010” GAP
HIGH E = .006” GAP
Restring the high and low E strings and tune to pitch to check for correct height. Pushing down on the third note of the low E string should result in a .010” gap between the string and the first fret; high E string should be .006”.
STEP 6
Once you’ve adjusted the thickness and the height, you just need to sand the ends of the nut so that they are flush with the neck. Just use a pencil and mark the ends of the nut that are sticking out, remove it from the neck and sand it to your marks.
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