Locking nut for Steinberger Spirit

[DavidJTaylor]

Hi guys

Looking for a cheap replacement locking nut for my Spirit 4-string so I can use normal strings instead of double ball. Anyone done this and can point me to a seller?

 

TIA

[machinehead]

That's a good idea.  I can't help, but I'm watching with interest.  I'll change the nut on mine too if you get pointed in the right direction.

Frank.

[DaytonaRik]

This should do the job for the current Spirit range - https://www.andertons.co.uk/steinberger-xt-2-bass-4-string-headpiece-adaptor-black-stadb04?utm_source=google&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=surfaces&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIuZG1ubDD7QIVE-3tCh3jcwBDEAQYASABEgLHPfD_BwE

Edited December 10, 2020 by DaytonaRik

[DavidJTaylor]

That’ll probably do the trick. It’s not in stock so I’ll look around, someone else might have one.

It looks like it’s an add-on though, as opposed to a replacement. Still, it’ll make restringing cheaper! Thanks for your help.

[DaytonaRik]

17 minutes ago, DavidJTaylor said:

That’ll probably do the trick. It’s not in stock so I’ll look around, someone else might have one.

It looks like it’s an add-on though, as opposed to a replacement. Still, it’ll make restringing cheaper! Thanks for your help.

I think it slots into the ball end slots.  there are some similar items available from the USA = $45 plus $20 shipping outside of the states.

https://headlessusa.com/string-adaptrrs

 

[Mottlefeeder]

My string adaptor just sits on the end of the existing nut. The nut end face is angled slightly, so the string tension pulls the adaptor towards the back of the neck.

Also worth checking is the 'Overlord of Music' nut and bridge set, sometimes sold individually. That nut will take standard strings, but it clamps them by bending them through 90 degrees, which some strings will not take. I don't know if it is a drop-in replacement for the existing nut assembly.

David

[DavidJTaylor]

22 hours ago, DaytonaRik said:

I think it slots into the ball end slots.  there are some similar items available from the USA = $45 plus $20 shipping outside of the states.

https://headlessusa.com/string-adaptrrs

 

That link gives me ‘502 bad gateway’ error. 🤷🏽‍♀️

[DaytonaRik]

1 hour ago, DavidJTaylor said:

That link gives me ‘502 bad gateway’ error. 🤷🏽‍♀️

Me also today!  Strange as yesterday I got the page without any problems 🤔

Edited December 11, 2020 by DaytonaRik

[Pauld]

You can get them from ebay, they're pretty good quality.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Steinberger-String-Adapters-Headless-Hohner-Cort-Bass-or-Guitar/224125030396?hash=item342ee48ffc:g:4UwAAOSwqudfPl-K