pobrien_ie Posted December 8, 2012 Share Posted December 8, 2012 I need to replace the nut on a p bass. The problem is that the nut-width is 1.75" and Fender don't seem to stock this as a replacement part. The only option seems to be to buy a blank nut and get the slots cut out. Does anybody know where I can get this done? Does anybody here on BC provide this service? Any help would be much appreciated. Cheers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tommorichards Posted December 8, 2012 Share Posted December 8, 2012 if no one else can, i can cut some slots providing i have a template to use. But all you need are some needle files. Its an ideal thing to have a go at for a first time hobbyist. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pobrien_ie Posted December 8, 2012 Author Share Posted December 8, 2012 Thanks for the offer! I've since found some blanks online that happen to be 1.75" wide. They also come in packs of 2 so you might be right about it being a good bit of diy! Do you think it's a job a complete novice could do with the right tools? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassmachine2112 Posted December 9, 2012 Share Posted December 9, 2012 you need a P-nut Have a go with one of them,take your time If it goes wrong you have a spare one for a tech to fit Have a read of joeys bass notes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spike Vincent Posted December 9, 2012 Share Posted December 9, 2012 3 words. Knackered bass. Luthier. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pobrien_ie Posted December 9, 2012 Author Share Posted December 9, 2012 Unfortunately luthiers are hard come by around this neck of the woods. I contacted two local shops (who supposedly do repairs) and neither are remotely interested. I've ordered two blank fender bone nuts and will order the proper files so will try it myself first and see how I get on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spike Vincent Posted December 9, 2012 Share Posted December 9, 2012 Ah,that's fair enough.I personally have had some very bad experiences with local music shop repairs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bertbass Posted December 9, 2012 Share Posted December 9, 2012 Once you've done one you're not a novice anymore, you become an expert. This might help. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cI9Y9MsmnEc. Good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pobrien_ie Posted December 9, 2012 Author Share Posted December 9, 2012 Thanks for that link! I actually watched the 4th one of those videos this morning! Seems to be good, no BS. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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