B-Benders and LSR Roller Nuts

lyleman · April 13th, 2008, 12:39 AM

Okay, I finally figured it out!

I bought my Nashville B-Bender Tele 2 years ago - loved the idea of the guitar but just hated the way it sounded. The "B" string always sounded crappy - attenuated at an alarming fast rate compared to the other strings. I always figure it was due to the low angle at the bridge; also b/c of the cheap nut.

My MIA Fat-Strat came with a LSR Roller Nut and locking tuners - smoothest setup ever. So I got to thinking that maybe putting an LSR on the Tele might help with tone, etc.

Finally took the plunge today and bought the LSR nut. With a simple flat file, I carved out enough wood for the LSR to fit (it's about twice the width of the stock nut). A little wood putty / sanding and wallah, the LSR Roller Nut was sitting pretty.

The difference in tone is amazing, to say the least!!! This guitar FINALLY sounds like at Tele should sound.

I strongly urge anyone with a B-Bender to install the LSR Roller Nut. Best damn innovation ever (IMHO)!!!

Now, I need to find a compatible/hassle-free locking tuner for this guitar...any ideas?

gumbo · April 13th, 2008, 10:15 AM

Grover six-in-line lockers....
..check 'em out...

Gumbo

jmiles · April 13th, 2008, 12:40 PM

Wow! I 've found the exact opposite to be true!

April 13th, 2008, 12:39 AM	#1 (permalink)
lyleman TDPRI Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 16	B-Benders and LSR Roller Nuts Okay, I finally figured it out! I bought my Nashville B-Bender Tele 2 years ago - loved the idea of the guitar but just hated the way it sounded. The "B" string always sounded crappy - attenuated at an alarming fast rate compared to the other strings. I always figure it was due to the low angle at the bridge; also b/c of the cheap nut. My MIA Fat-Strat came with a LSR Roller Nut and locking tuners - smoothest setup ever. So I got to thinking that maybe putting an LSR on the Tele might help with tone, etc. Finally took the plunge today and bought the LSR nut. With a simple flat file, I carved out enough wood for the LSR to fit (it's about twice the width of the stock nut). A little wood putty / sanding and wallah, the LSR Roller Nut was sitting pretty. The difference in tone is amazing, to say the least!!! This guitar FINALLY sounds like at Tele should sound. I strongly urge anyone with a B-Bender to install the LSR Roller Nut. Best damn innovation ever (IMHO)!!! Now, I need to find a compatible/hassle-free locking tuner for this guitar...any ideas?

April 13th, 2008, 10:15 AM	#2 (permalink)
gumbo Tele-Meister Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: South Australia Age: 60 Posts: 165	Grover six-in-line lockers.... ..check 'em out... Gumbo __________________ Heaven: A Bassman 410, a good pizza, and a nice lie down

April 13th, 2008, 12:40 PM	#3 (permalink)
jmiles Tele-Meister Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: ohio Posts: 154	Wow! I 've found the exact opposite to be true!