The Steel Guitar Forum

I have started noticing the locking nuts on my zums pull rods have started working loose. This is happening on more than one of them. I wonder if anyone has any suggestions to seat these nuts and to not have to worry about them coming loose again. Also do want to say that my email info has changed and I just havent gone into the site to change yet. New email,( if you prefer to email me rather than posting) is guitarman56@mobil1.net Thanks

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Hi Doug, I don't have a Zum, but if the tuning nuts are like other guitars, they probably are just worn out and need replacing. Or you can call Bruce and he can tell you what you need to do.
[Sorry Doug and Bill...looks like I am the one that shoulda posted the OOPS!
Should have read your post more thoroughly.] <FONT SIZE=1 COLOR="#8e236b"><p align=CENTER>[This message was edited by Jerry Overstreet on 18 August 2002 at 05:20 PM.]</p></FONT>

Doug,
You might try "loktite blue threadlocker" it holds very well and can be removed if needed.Just put a drop on the locknut at threaded area after you get it set where you want it.I've used it before and it works very well.

Bill F.

OPPS>>I misunderstood,I thought you meant the pedal rods,don't put it on the nylon tuners,only on the metal threads you don't want to move.


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<FONT SIZE=1 COLOR="#8e236b"><p align=CENTER>[This message was edited by Bill Ford on 18 August 2002 at 07:39 AM.]</p></FONT>

No you didnt misunderstand. I meant the locking nuts on the pull rods that go to the floor pedals. I thought of trying locktite but thought I would ask for the wealth of other knowledable individuals on this forum. Anyway the guitar is only a little over a year old. Thanks

Those are "jam" nuts. If you hold the fitting with a wrench if it has flat sides on it or maybe protect it with tape and use pliers to hold it and snug the nut against it then it will not work loose.
Jerry

I always tighten my lock nuts while holding the pedal all the way down with my other hand.

Jim, that is a very good idea. I will remember that.
Jerry

Thanks guys never thought of doing that way. I am really considering the lock tite also. I used to fly RC airplanes and it was a must with them. Of course I didnt realize till I had lost a muffler off an engine that lock tite is a staple. It is a good product and is not messy at all. Thanks for all your replies.
Douglas Hudson

Doug,
Jim Smith is right. Adjust the pedal height to your preference and then with the rod still attached to the pedal run the nut down until it stops. Then tighten it just a LITTLE more to lock it. You shouldn't need any locktite product, although it won't hurt anything but be darn sure you don't use the red stuff. The nuts don't get locked down real tight at the shop because people like to set them according to their own tastes.

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Doug Earnest
The only Zum Keyless U12, Fender Cyber Twin

Hey Doug good to hear from you. I will take your word for it,, because you do work parttime for Bruce. I sure do love this zum. What a guitar. I really appreciate all the great responses.
Douglas Hudson