A Locking Nut That FLOATS on Your Strings...Wow!!
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- čas přidán 26. 02. 2020
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“Nutbuster”
That sounds painful...
Ouch
I had one, but we got divorced 20 years ago.
At $175 the price is painful.
HAHAHA AWESOME SIR!!
The bustanuter was already taken.
I can finally play kickstart my heart on my mustang
Lol that one got me
🤣🤣🤣
Wtf
🤣🤣😂😂
Me:
* finishes video
Alright let’s see how much...
178$....
Alright let’s just close CZcams for today
SOLID SNACK that is insane. I was thing $50 or so max. Might as well buy a Floyd.
and its not even like some precision thing.. its a piece of metal with some screws in it
How can they charge $178 for that ? It's not like they reinvented the wheel or anything. It's just a locking nut that does not get permanently attached to the neck. I second the motion to just buy a floyd instead
Easier to just upgrade to locking tuners and a Tusq nut.
Lol same as me 🤣😂
Looks great and works good. $175 tho?? Dam. Lil pricey but I guess it’s worth it if you axe goes out of tune a lot. I was thinking more like $75. I was way off lol.
I was thinking $50 and would still think it's pricey but maybe worth it. For 175, I might just install a locking nut like the Floyds. Yeah, I know, the whole point is that this "nut buster" thing won't require mods, but if the issue is bothering so much and the solution is so good, just do it like that and save money.
In other words, only use this thing if you have a rare collector's guitar or something. Otherwise it's too pricey.
@@qwert911 If you have a really nice guitar but don't want to modify it or buy another whole guitar this seems like it work really well, especially if your doing a lot of gigs, this could save you sooo much hassle and still allow you to play your favourite old Strat without modifying it
@@utubehound69 Then they will be that special metal, "Chineseium" !!!! Full of tone!
Or $15.
If it wasn’t called a nutbuster, and it wasn’t way overpriced, I’d probably buy one.
same
Nut buster is the worst product name ever because imagine telling someone you have a nut buster on your guitar, it’s gonna be the worst
@@Dogetheunthe name is actually what sold it for me 😂
The name is in the same category as Gorilla Snot. I would never buy products with those names.
And they went all in with the name as boldly as possible on the front of the thing. It’s the Nutbuster and proud of it
And it costs almost as much as my guitar 😭
same here rahul!
That's exactly the point where this ...clumsy thing becomes obsolete, if you have that money just spend it on better tuners, a new nut and a can of silicone spray to lube the nut. It's most likely cheaper and better and you don't have that ridiculous heavy crap on your headstock. Or save the money to buy a better guitar at some point.
Floyd Rose: Am I a joke to you?
Well they come with a locking nut.
But what if your guitar has a tremolo but you don’t have a Floyd or locking tuners
@@dylanzrim1011 yeah but those require routing, right !? except if it's a frx
@@jonaharledge3180 Buy a different guitar!
Please stop this am I a Joke meme.
Had a few locking nuts I bought online, and tried to see if it would cinch without being installed.... WORKED LIKE A CHARM AND SAVED ME $170!
Where did you get those
yep, amazon had some for less than $8. fit my esp without needing to install the screws. stays in tune. also saved $170, lol
You mean just a regular locking nut but "floating" like in the video ?
@@christopherrodarte9822 Right! U just lock all the strings together and that's what this thingy does too. Just buy some cheap Chinese FR copy and lock your strings behind the nut. Same effect :)
When you need some help, with your tuning bro, who you gonna call? Nutbusters!
LMAO
Oh... so THAT is why "Nutbusters" keeps showing up in my wife's outgoing calls caller ID list!!! She must play guitars that don't stay in tune!!!
I'm afraid of no dive!
🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂
... still laughing :D
Darrell... You're always exposing these insanely ingenious products that nobody has ever heard of. Thank you so much. You have no idea how rare it is to find someone like you that doesn't conform to mainstream products. Your pension (penchant lol) for quirky and useful reviews is so needed in the yt community. Everytime you upload, I'm so thankful that I'm subscribed. Keep doing the good work and finding these things I could have never have dreamed of.
it works like that: he as a big channel gets paid to do reviews on stuff
Invald test. Every time you used the nutbuster you ended with a short down push on the trem . This helps reset your trem. Had you that without the nutbuster installed your untouched guitar would have performed better.
NutBUSTED
It wouldn’t have effected it enough to make a huge difference
Unfortunately have to agree that the testing was not that scientifically accurate and although the device might help, the question is whether it is by any significant amount ...
And as i said the strings was stretched on the first test so it a promo video for sure.
Good pickup, I saw that and in the back of my mind I thought,that's how I reset my Strats instinctively now and they all stay pretty much in tune.
That is really awesome. I don't think I'd like having "NUTBUSTER" across my guitar.
Just great, that makes me think "Steel Panther "NUTBUSTER" endorsement".
I actually would love that 😆😆😆
I know... nice name! Wtf? They also make a super durable output jack called The E-Jack-ulator.
What if it was called something technical such as 'Bush Spreader', or 'Licking Restraint' ... ? 🤣
@@guitarlab7772 Just like 'Nut Buster' then ?
I had that floating nut problem awhile back. The doc fixed me right up.
What did you do, I have a stat with non stop tuning issue on bending and slight trem
@@imelvino
the joke
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(*_*)
your head
I fixed mine myself with my wiggle stick.
Thank you Darrell. All of my guitars stay in tune only because of you. Seriously. I'm not a guitar player (I'm a "drummer") but at my later stages in life, I've found a real appreciation for modding and making guitars sound good at every level of quality. You're such an inspiration to normal guys like me.
I'll look into the product, per usual.
Keep it up and thanks again.
MMJD
It's a cool gadget, but *I CAN'T BELIEVE THIS IS $175!!!* It's just over-priced, man. You can get an entire Floyd Rose bridge and nut setup for that price. I'm very disappointed in the price gouging. It shouldn't cost any more than a D-Tuna or an intonation key.
NO modification is the key
Agree - the price is totally absurd!
That's good to know.great design but man in Australia not practical price. Vega trem better than this
Before installing the nutbuster you followed a specific pattern of trem bends then chord strums, without using the trem bar to help reset the tuning. However after you installed the nutbuster you repeatedly shook the term bar after each phrase, which we know helps reset tuning. It would have been a much more scientific test had you followed the exact same procedure before and after fitting the nutbuster gadget.
Your testing is usually much more ‘consistent’ and fair than this appeared to be.
I’m sure you didn’t deliberately try to influence the results, but in the case you certainly didn’t apply the same test methods, so it’s impossible to know if the result was accurate.
Yep, every Floyd Rose owner knows that tuning issues with floating trems is the bridge not properly returning to position and its very evident on up bends so a down bend after an upend usually helps it get back in position flush with the body. I don't know if Darrell was doing it consciously or not but it definitely makes this particular test a little sketchy.
Hi,
If you watch closely you notice that when demonstrating the "bending up" section I never "reset" the trem by bending it downwards - only upwards which does NOT reset the trem - and tuning was solid.
Also, most of the "soloing" section I don't reset the trem after bending upwards :)
Yeah I noticed that too.
After watching again he may be right that he didn’t Reset it , just wiggled it up and down. Not drop string tention
The bend up tests at 3:25 were where we first saw the unmodified go out of tune. The bar stays back, so there was no downward flutter for the unmodified, but the bar is moved forward and there is some downward flutter for the modified in the test that starts at around 7:30. However, at 7:40 Darrell seems to show that the guitar is in tune before he does the flutter. So we do have scientific proof :)
Simple and seemingly obvious - the hallmark of all great inventions.
Very clever solution. Looks like it worked well. Bending the bar up is where most tremolos crash and burn.
Excellent camera work
Amazing!!! This is absolutely genius and will forever change the way strat players view that trem bar. A little on the expensive side but well worth the investment. Thank you.
Yo your videos are so cool and you inspired me to play guitar. Thx man and keep it up
Thanks for sharing these cool products, I probably would’ve never heard of this product of you haven’t shared it!
You-the-man, Derrall. Always enjoying and learning from your videos!👍 God bless you!
Thanks for the great vid, Darrell! Pretty cool device there! Impressive!
If it works that well with a Bigsby, I am sold.
That was my thoughts exactly. I woukd love to see this on a epi or gibson with a bigsby or maestro style set up. This was a decent example be cause he has a floating configuration, but would have loved to see it on a different style guitar other than a professional set up strat.
Just bought one and installed it on my Gretsch Electromatic Double Jet with Bigsby. The tuning was so unstable that the Bigsby was almost never used. Like most people that have looked at these, the price held me back. For a while. All I can say is, it works perfectly! Just amazing! So I guess guitarists will have to decide what that's worth to them. I won't defend the price, but I will defend the functionality.
Darrell thanks for sharing and putting your strat through that torture test for your subscribers , now I’m considering getting one!
Love this channel. Keep posting the good material 👍
Cool tool man!!! Thnx for showing it off!!! You're keeping my bank acct drained!!! 🤣😂🤣😂
i believe i'm NOT the only one who waiting for it to get lower the price!!
I watch your videos all of the time, went to the site, watched the video of the Nut Buster, just had to share it on my SM! Great device! Honest price for something that will add to the enjoyment of playing, playing and playing your guitar 🎸
Going to be purchasing these! Thank you so much!
$175????!!!!!! Are you kidding??????????? Lock that M-F'in trem down. No way, lol.
I wasn't convinced at first but now I think my restrung left handed Squier Affinity Strat could benefit from this.
Wonder if it'd work quite as well on a lefty? Think you'd have to install it upside down because the string holes looked like they were different sizes. That'd put the tuners on the wrong side of the clamps.
What if it's restrung righty?
Assuming your nut has been changed to accommodate the restring I'd imagine it'd be fine
Darrell.... you're awesome!...always good to see yr face on youtube talking guitar... makes my day..thanks!
That is just awesome......... Thanks for doing what you do!!!!
That really is a cool purpose built product IMO. The whole time watching I was thinking it'd be awesome on my budget built GIO where I literally changed everything but the trem. It'd cost more than that guitar and all of the upgrades. I really do like the concept though. Great review.
Wow impressed
It’s been a minute since ur videos got recomended to me, but i do very much appreciate that you put both videos of the guitars in ur intro i was trying to figure it out and now it’s so clear
I didn't think the strings would hang after you did the torture test with the floating nut. Great Demo.
On one hand, this would be good for the notorious tuning issues on a Gibson, from that drastic splay of the strings and the deep tilt-back angle.
On the other hand, the added mass at the headstock area would make the neck-dive and fragility problems even worse!
Better get out the dumbbells
As a mechanical engineering student i should say that we need to start manufacturing and using roller pinned guitar nuts...
Finally!!!!
Already exists
They exists, but they're also very expensive to my empty pocket
Amazing ! Thanks Darrell !
Darrell - I honestly love how you seek-out, and turn-us-on to new & innovative products. I do think this product significantly improved tuning stability (however) i.m.o. - I think its an Eye-Sore. I have (both floating) a vintage strat that goes out of tune, but a Suhr with a Gotoh 510 that is pretty rock-solid. You are awesome Love the channel. Peace brother from NYC.
This is awesome! I prefer locking tuners, but may give it a try.
I really appreciate these kind of reviews, in addition I also like the thorough dive into the decent quality budget stuff!
You’ve inspired me to start a youtube channel (prepping tonight’s upload as I type this!), moreso based on helping other guitarists to improve skills and simplify shredding
This is kind of a game changer. I just recently setup my Yamaha Pacifica with a floating trem after watching your video on how to set it up, but it just goes way out of tune so easily. Now that I see this, I may not have to buy a more high quality guitar that will stay in tune easier. :P
I think it would be cheaper to get a new guitar
@@thmusic7214 Too late, I spent 258 Canadian monies for a Nutbuster. $258 is a lot cheaper than buying a PRS or Fender or whatever it is I would have chosen. :P
Wow!! That's a massive difference!! I need one......... As always, great video!!
love the riff you made - in your harmonics lesson, watching your videos since then
I think I need a few of these. So these things are expensive but I like the idea that I don't have to put a router to my 2 strats or my tele with a Bigsby also an ES335 with a bigsby and my Gibson Les Paul wit a Deusenberg Les Trem . for that the $180 is well worth it to me. but I bet with in a year the Chinese will knock it off for a quarter of the price like they did with the Floyd Rose and Bigsby's
It seems to fix the G string issue "all" trem systems have.
Oh wow that is gorgeous. I want one of these with a fancy locking trem system.
I've tried several different ways of troubleshooting non-locking tremolo's
but never even thought of tying all strings together behind the nut..........
You just gave me a simple fix idea without paying that ridiculous price!!
Thanks Darrell!!
Awesome product! Floyds are generally tone suckers so to be able to use this with a "vintage" trem is great. Great review!
You should install it on your SG
I really should!!
Hehe, man was just thinking my guitars stay in tune pretty well I don't need this, but then, o yea, that one. I love that guitar but every time I pick it up its out of tune, then need tuned a couple of times during a play session.
@@DarrellBraunGuitar do you think it would affect neck dive?
Cool. Thanks, DB.
Wow now I will actually buy a strat. Thanks Darrell!
I have a strat that’s crying out for one of these. Amazing!!!
Doesn't that just highlight that Strats have a tuning stability problem that Fender should work on ... ?
Did you see the price ?
My favorite Strat trick for floating/tuning is to play it till it's out of tune then bring it back into tune (as best you can) by tightening and loosening the trem springs. Cycle through that about 3 times and they stay pretty good. Hey Darrell, there's a video idea for you :)
Who you gonna call? Nutbusters!
I can’t believe how good that worked!!
Why didn’t you demonstrate the “micro tuners”?
RestlessRobber because they’re tuners...
..'fine tuners'..
@@jacoobyslaps ..making a good point. Still,..at that price,..I want to hear it pee..
He didn't want to be seen screwing the Nut Buster 🤣
I've got a Sienna with the maple fingerboard, I just may have to try this butnuster thing. LOL
me too and love it!
@@jadonx yeah, when it comes to Fender I prefer the Maple.
I have a FR1000 on my Charvel and its pretty good . I hardtail my Strats for tuning stability as I play music that requires a lot of bending (country ) but I may buy one of these put on my strats . It's an amazing product . Thanks very much ! As always great video !
NUTBUSTER!!! I'm only a few seconds in and already rolling on the floor with laughter! :)
When people don't know what to charge for their products,then you see something like this - 178$. Insane!
This product is doomed from the start just from the insanely high price. 50$ MAX and it would be seen on every guitar probably....
Absolutely correct bud.
Does it work on the 3 + 3 on the side tuners as well
Wow. Nice vid. A new widget that actually works. Thanks!
another great and informative video
What does Jeff Beck use?
Too expensive for me, but very innovative, and it seems to work exactly as intended.
Thanks again Darrell!
Darrell, thanks for the hard work 👍
Great ideas and products....but where do these companies get their names from...
AudiowaveTV Right? Sounds like something from the 90s or early 2000s.
just saw the vid went and bought it on a whim since i got my tax return. plan on installing it on my christmas present : Fender Deluxe Roadhouse Strat
That sienna sunburst... ERMAGHERD! 😍
My number one is a Charvel strat copy with a JT-490 bridge and roller nut. I thought it had great tuning stability, but I can't dive bomb that thing fifteen times and have it stay in tune. Or maybe I just need to work on it. I didn't know a Fender trem was capable of that, honestly. Impressive. This nutbuster is equally impressive. Pricey, but if you use the trem a lot and are on stage or recording, it would be one hundred percent worth it.
Darrell, nut setup has a lot to do with staying in tune, meaning, break angle (less is more) polishing the channels and lubrication. Might want to try to setup the nut, and do an A.B.C. comparison ( no nut setup, nut setup and lubricated, floating locking nut )
This would solve Les Paul problems.
love the odd but useful products you find!
I want one of these so bad thanks for the video!
“No nuts were busted in the making of this video.” A missed opportunity. lol
This whole thing would be made and shipped for not even 10 bucks. 175 is disgusting. I'll cnc my own.
When I see stuff like that, I wish I've had my own CNC machine :D
Pretty convincing demonstration. Nice camera work too!
I am actually very surprised by the headlock. Very inspiring to watch ur videos. I have squier strat that I think I will try it on.
Good videos . Mighty thx
Finn from Denmark..
I ordered one of these after a few too many colds ones in early January and after 5 weeks of use I'm still mighty impressed, it totally works! :)
Expensive sure, but I don't regret it for a second.
WTF??? That is beyond cool but how does affect the sustain of the strings etc...?
Why would it? The sustain is the function of the string between the bridge and nut, not the dead string behind it.
that's your opinion.. let's wait to see what Joe Fender has to say about it :)
Das Awesome ! I want one.
Yesssss I can finally use my Jackson again I’ve been waiting for so long
Wow, that ugly chunk of metal is pretty awesome! I normally avoid guitars with vibrato because of tuning problems (& I HATE Floyd Roses), so this thing may open some doors for me. Killer review, btw. Thanks!
Was this sponsored or did you just decide to buy one and try it out? Just curious.
What do you think?
It’s obvious
Would you do a video if you got one for free? Pretty sure everyone on here would.
Great job!
This is nuts!
How to improve tuning? get rid off the headstock and get a headless.
Yeah, true. But then you have a really ugly, nerdy looking guitar, which most people aren't going to want. That being said, the device in the video is pretty damn expensive.
Forget that, if I want a headless guitar I’ll just get a Gibson.
@@nehemiahzo_ 😂😂😂
@@JunkfoodZombieGuns
Part of me disagree, another one agrees. I think headless guitars _can_ look decent, but most makers somehow don't understand that they have to adjust proportions when they cut off a big chunk of the neck. I never understood why the advantages of headless were never really combined with a headstock that just serves as an anchor point for strings. The Steinbergers sceptre kinda did this, but not quite.
The build quality of that thing for $175 is absolutely terrible...
The thing that fixed my tuning was the saddles. I had the ones that are also on
your strat. I put on slotted string saving saddles and it kept the strings centered. That solved my tuning issues. I took a close look at your bridge, and I hope it was not an illusion but I saw some strings aligned and others not, all in the same frame, before you did the nut install.
Take a look at it. It might be all that some of your viewers need.
Awesome
This would be great for a gibson style headstock, stoping the strings to make a angle at the nut, and locking the G string to not go out off tune 👏👏👏
If you're interested in something like that, check out the String Butler.
They're great for the 3/3 style headstocks that have tuning issues.
@@stereolove21 hey! might help but my lp has a titanium nut which is not properly cut so strings probably will get stuck either way. i will take the nut to a luthier but that still doesn't guarantee tuning stability
For those complaining about the price, if you need this, you'll get it. If you don't need one, there is no reason to complain about the price. This was an excellent demo. No one is being forced to buy one.
i do the hell i want
Overpriced is overpriced.
Nobody needs it. I predict not seeing these around years from now.
Most of us are just suggesting its way better to get the upgrade to a locking nut than this thing. Trying to save someone else's money at least.
I’m Gen-U-Winely surprised too. I will be picking one up soon 😁👍
Gibson owners will live it