Does 'LSR Prep' include installation of the LSR nut?

[Neo Fender]

I understand the nut itself costs extra.  Thanks.

 

[AutoBat]

From what I've heard from others:
You buy the nut separately, the prep is ready for installation.  After you get it, put it in place, screw it in!

short answer: no.

 

[Neo Fender]

OK.  I assume that shimming could be involved or is the prep so awesome that it is indeed a 'screw it in' affair?  (As with any nut, final string height would be a factor.)

 

[simple]

Shimming is easy. Shims are included with the LSR nut. I used two per side under my LSR nut and it was perfect for my Warmoth neck. You put in one per side, try it out, then simple loosen up the nut and slide a couple more in, tighten it down and try it again. Easy. Love that LSR nut! Great performance and tone. Your open notes sound like your fretted notes because the both terminated on metal.

 

[drewfx]

It's very easy to install an LSR on a prepped neck, but you may need to try a few times to get the right number of shims.

 

[Cagey]

OK.  I assume that shimming could be involved or is the prep so awesome that it is indeed a 'screw it in' affair?  (As with any nut, final string height would be a factor.)

You have to drill the mounting holes, but that's easy. It's also extra important that you use wax on the screws, as fretboard woods are always very hard and you can twist the heads off the screws without much trouble if you have to fight the things at all. As for the shims, it's as easy as they say, and they come in different thicknesses so you can get the height as perfect as you like. In the end, you'll be very happy. LSR nuts are one of those things that everybody should have.

 

[Schlieren]

You have to drill the mounting holes

Warmoth drilled the holes on my neck for me 

 

[Cagey]

Warmoth drilled the holes on my neck for me 

Yeah, well, they hate me. I never call, never write. All I do is spend money on their products, recommend them to others, and help other people use their stuff. I guess I'm lucky they don't turn me in to the Department of Homeland Security <grin>

 

[Neo Fender]

Thanks all.  I have an LSR nut on my ’98 Strat Plus but have never installed one.  On my first build, I’m looking for max trem stability but would rather not go the Floyd Rose & locking nut option.  I have a Kramer Striker that does that.  I’m hoping that locking tuners, an LSR nut and a more traditional trem (e.g. Wilkinson/Gotoh VS100 or VS 401) will get me there.

 

[Cagey]

Locking tuners, no string trees, an LSR, and a Wilkinson is what I'd consider the best vibrato setup. Beats the hell out of anything else out there for simplicity, tone, range, comfort, and repeatability. Only the Floyd comes close, but it's more costly and not as easily dealt with.

 

[Schlieren]

I prefer the TremKing, or, at least, I have a TremKing + LSR and it's pretty solid, can use alternate tunings, if a string breaks it doesn't go out of tune.  Warmoth doesn't have a rout for it so you have to purchase a template and have somebody who knows what they're about, but if you have a little bit extra change, it's a nice piece of hardware.  The guy who installed mine liked its simplicity so much that he said he was going to inquire about picking one up for his own next guitar