cris the man Posted August 11, 2008 Share Posted August 11, 2008 the nut appears to be worn away then i slap the A string it pops out of the groove , i had a look athe right hand side is now in a curve shape i think i may need a new nut , but i dont want to poay billions in getting someone else to fix it i'd like to do it myself any ideas how i can fix it any ideas where i can get a new one from? thanks guys CTM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmybass04 Posted August 11, 2008 Share Posted August 11, 2008 i would just go online to one of the guitar parts stores, and order a new nut to suit, iv never fitted a new nut but cant be difficult, it should be easy and cheap. jimmy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geek99 Posted August 12, 2008 Share Posted August 12, 2008 they're very easy to find on ebay -bone, plastic, brass etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joe_bass Posted August 12, 2008 Share Posted August 12, 2008 Any idea what material you want to replace with? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cris the man Posted August 14, 2008 Author Share Posted August 14, 2008 [quote name='joe_bass' post='260836' date='Aug 12 2008, 02:10 PM']Any idea what material you want to replace with?[/quote] no idea , i think i have a bone one atm i'd like a long lasting one that provides a great sound Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markytbass Posted August 14, 2008 Share Posted August 14, 2008 (edited) There are some on ebay, graphtech or something like that, usually a couple of quid. [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Graphtech-PT1214-slotted-jazz-bass-nut-NEW_W0QQitemZ230281323725QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item230281323725&_trkparms=72%3A12%7C39%3A1%7C66%3A2%7C65%3A12%7C240%3A1318&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&timeout=1218755352783"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Graphtech-PT1214-slo...t=1218755352783[/url] Edited August 14, 2008 by markytbass Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
v8bass Posted August 14, 2008 Share Posted August 14, 2008 Nuts OOhh Can be very tricky .... A . To remove B . To fit Lots of choice available too .... Brass = Plenty of sustain and reasonably cheap Bone = Much the same but can suffer with dead areas Ivory = Poor Elephants Tusq = possibly the best solution Graphite = Possibly the best solution Plastic = Avoid Warwick Adjustanut = Allround good and available on the bay Solution is take to you local tech .......but if you decided to DIY be very careful ......you dont want to destroy your fretboard ..... The nut can release if you aim VERY carefully with a BallPein or similar instrument and a Hammer away from the body You ll need to secure the neck and ensure it wont move .. VERY tentatively position the point and tap gently to start ... If the nut is plastic it may release whole, if bone it will splinter or start to break into bits ....be very careful wear eye protection of course once its out you may need to fill and file and then prep for the new install. You will have bought maybe a precut nut which is pregrooved ....... if you buy a blank you will need to groove ......ouch more expense on buying fretfiles measure the width of your neck accurately so the fit is spot on . Dont learn the hardway but take your time if you decide to do it yourself .... Hope thats of some use and .be careful Best of luck V8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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