With the introduction of the Min-E-Tune and the G-Force robo tuning system Gibson also brought us the height adjustable zero fret nut. Now originally these were distributed in brass however as many people have found brass is too soft and very soon get grooves worn into it that causes the strings to ping out of the groove when you bend strings. This is really quite annoying!
So what can be done? Well after liaising with Gibsons customer care rep it turns out they produced a much harder substitute which they will send out to you free of charge.
This blog is about how I changed it and how easy it is...
First of al remove the strings
Get the new replacement part
Simply lift out the brass one
Drop the new one in
Transfer the height adjustment grub screws
Get a fret rocker or any straight edge that can extend over the first two frets. Using the allen key provided by Gibson when you got the guitar adjust the height by turning the grub screws until the rocker no longer rocks either way.
Re-string, tune up and re - adjust the height as required. If you need to go higher it will be prudent to slacken the strings slightly first.
Once your happy with it you're done. Took me about 10 minutes from start to finish!
