Where to get a new nut blank

[phlebas]

So,

I'm in the process of making a squier precision special V into a six string (never liked the wide string spacing and thought this might solve the issue).

I'm happy filing the slots myself but am trying to find the right size nut. I bought a bone blank on eBay but it's too thick. Don't fancy sawing it as I'd only be taking off 3mm (bound to run into issues), and filing/sanding it down will take hours with hand tools. Any suggestions?

[BassBus]

Loads on ebay.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_nkw=guitar+nut+blanks&_sacat=0&_odkw=ch+guitars&_osacat=0&_from=R40

Edited March 23, 2013 by BassBus

[anDy LAKIN]

and when replacing the nut do you need to use glue or is it ok just to slot it in?

[CHRISDABASS]

[quote name='phlebas' timestamp='1364042891' post='2021211']
So,

I'm in the process of making a squier precision special V into a six string (never liked the wide string spacing and thought this might solve the issue).

I'm happy filing the slots myself but am trying to find the right size nut. I bought a bone blank on eBay but it's too thick. Don't fancy sawing it as I'd only be taking off 3mm (bound to run into issues), and filing/sanding it down will take hours with hand tools. Any suggestions?
[/quote]

I may have a blank i could send you....

If you're happy to wait till friday when i get back from holiday i can double check and send it to you

[CHRISDABASS]

[quote name='andy159' timestamp='1364846486' post='2031715']
and when replacing the nut do you need to use glue or is it ok just to slot it in?
[/quote]

I'd recommend just a small amount of glue to stop it shifting side to side

[BassBus]

I watched my luthier put the nut back on one of my basses recently and he just put a couple of small drops of glue under it to hold it in place. Saves any hassle when you change strings.

[anDy LAKIN]

cool thanks, i gather wood glue is best to use rather than superglue