Help: my strings locks (a Floyd R big issue)

GT · #1 October 6th, 2006

Heeeeeelp!!!!!!!!! I cant open my stringlocks of the neck of the Ibanez JS100.... When i use the Allen tool, it seems to turn on circles but without moving the damn thing. What is worst.... i think the shape of that string locks are gone, and thats why the dang thing doesnt release my strings..... what can i do??? please help me is urgent!!

Is there any place were i could buy one of those things?

Teddy Madison · #2 October 6th, 2006

Are you saying the allen wrench is spinning in the nut? If so, craftsman makes a stripped screw extractor that can get it out and then you can replace them.

GT · #3 October 6th, 2006

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Originally Posted by Wayne LaBanca

Are you saying the allen wrench is spinning in the nut? If so, craftsman makes a stripped screw extractor that can get it out and then you can replace them.

Thanks, that was fast. Do you think they could have this piece for sale? could they make me a new one?

Teddy Madison · #4 October 6th, 2006

I would imagine this is a replacable part. I'm serching now and will post if I find anything...

Teddy Madison · #5 October 6th, 2006

Is this the part your talking about?

http://ibanez.com/parts/2001_PARTS/E...HTM#2LN1CJS42C

Matty22 · #6 October 7th, 2006

GT, you should be able to use an "easy out" or "screw extractor" which is a left hand thread, that screws into a right hand threaded bolt (so by undoing it, you are pulling the extractor in tighter)... that should get the screws out, then just a matter of getting replacements, which as Teddy Madison said, should just be a matter of going to a guitar shop. Id imagine anyway...

GT · #7 October 7th, 2006

Thanks guys. Thats the part teedy. The only "small" problem is that i dont live in the States and those parts are hard to find here. Ill see what i can do, 1st with the screw extractor and then with the pieces i need

fly135 · #8 October 7th, 2006

Instead of using a screw extractor, I would cut a slot in the head with a Dremel tool or small hacksaw. Then use a flat blade screwdriver to unscrew it. You can always still use the extractor if that doesn't work.

737blues · #9 October 8th, 2006

Only trouble there is that a hacksaw has a fairly wide kerf, (cut-width) and apart from the risk of damaging the guitar if you slip whilst trying to cut a slot, it may weaken the head of the screw considerably. Then when you try to turn it out with a screwdriver, it will break away. If it's a hardened screw it may prove too difficult anyway.

If you have any light engineering shops near you or even a good automotive mechanic, I would consider letting them have a look at it, particularly if you are uncertain of your own engineering skills or simply can't get proper tools. Good luck!

Ultimate Garage Band · #10 October 10th, 2006

I'd be tempted to find a flat blade screwdriver that w/minimal 'coaxing' could span the reamed/stripped out portion of the allen hole and see if that would work. I'd risk some slight tapping on the screwdriver to 'set' it in the hole as long as the headstock/neck were well supported w/a soft, energy absorbing surface.