la bam Posted January 15, 2018 Share Posted January 15, 2018 (edited) Evening all, Cant believe this has happened now! Ive a full on practice with a new band tomorrow where ive got 3 weeks to get 2 sets done, and ive just changed the strings on my yamaha bb424 and firstly i noticed the little clasp on the headstock that holds the lightest 2 strings in place was crooked. I tried to straighten and tighten but had no luck. Ive changed the strings and on tightening up to pitch..BANG! the clasp, spigot and screw went flying out. Tried to re screw in but theres no grip for the screw now. Ive tried to fit just under the original hole and BANG! that did exactly the same. So now i cant play it at all. Has anyone got any info on why this happened, or any quick fixes? I do have a spare for practice, but im going to look a bit stupid. We are a tribute band and the black bass helped me get the gig.....and my spare is bright metallic red! Any help appreciated!! Edited January 15, 2018 by la bam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger2611 Posted January 15, 2018 Share Posted January 15, 2018 I am not sure if yours is the same as on my 1024X as mine has two screws through into the body, if yours only has one screw which is not gripping the body anymore you could drop a bit of tooth pick or a shaved bit of matchstick into the hole which will allow you to screw the screw back into it I hope that helps Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ped Posted January 15, 2018 Share Posted January 15, 2018 Surely the string tree isn't essential anyway - is it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bridgehouse Posted January 15, 2018 Share Posted January 15, 2018 4 minutes ago, ped said: Surely the string tree isn't essential anyway - is it? I suspect the break angle over the nut will be insufficient and will mean the strings pop out of the slots. I would: 1. Not panic 2. As suggested, drop a sliver of toothpick in with a bit of glue, leave to dry, cut off So level with the headstock face, make a minor indent in to get the screw in and then re-screw the tree in. 3. If you have one, I'd use a slightly larger screw (tiny bit longer and tiny bit bigger diameter) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
la bam Posted January 15, 2018 Author Share Posted January 15, 2018 7 minutes ago, Bridgehouse said: I suspect the break angle over the nut will be insufficient and will mean the strings pop out of the slots. I would: 1. Not panic 2. As suggested, drop a sliver of toothpick in with a bit of glue, leave to dry, cut off So level with the headstock face, make a minor indent in to get the screw in and then re-screw the tree in. 3. If you have one, I'd use a slightly larger screw (tiny bit longer and tiny bit bigger diameter) Exactly right. With the tree gone the first 2 strings just fall out of the slots. Ive tried it without the spacer/spigot and its holding, so all i can guess is that the original screw wasnt long enough? Do i need the spacer to be there? (which raises up the clasp) If so i'll go and buy a longer screw. If not, i'll see how it goes. Thanks for the help so far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bridgehouse Posted January 15, 2018 Share Posted January 15, 2018 The spacer will affect the break angle out of the nut - it might feel like there's more tension on those two strings. Sounds like the screw is cutting into a new hole if it's holding without the spacer. Ideally you want to get it to hold with the spacer. I would still go for the sliver of wood glued into the hole - it will give the screw something to bite into Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bolo Posted January 15, 2018 Share Posted January 15, 2018 Zip-tie ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoonBassAlpha Posted January 15, 2018 Share Posted January 15, 2018 19 minutes ago, Bolo said: Zip-tie ? No Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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