Floyd Rose Question

[savethematches]

As I was finishing up a string change on my Floyd-equipped Jackson, I managed to crank down the lock nut over the E and B strings too hard, twisting it off inside the metal nut. Is there any fix to this? I assume I'll have to slack all the strings and remove the nut. Is it possible to salvage the nut, or will I have to replace it?

[hamerhead]

Take a small drill bit and drill a hole in the busted off screw. Then take a small screw driver - preferably one you won't care if it gets f'ed up - and tap it into the small hole.

Take great care in doing this and hopefully you'll be able to back the screw out.

[savethematches]

Got it! I removed the metal nut from the neck and noticed that the very tip of the bottom thread was sticking out the bottom. I managed to jimmy it around a bit until more threads were sticking out, and then I threaded it out the bottom with my fingers. Nut is re-installed and all is good except for missing one screw for the locknut.