my fender jazz bass (MIM)

[cris the man]

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

[jimmybass04]

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.

[Geek99]

they're very easy to find on ebay -bone, plastic, brass etc.

[joe_bass]

Any idea what material you want to replace with?

[cris the man]

[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

[markytbass]

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

[v8bass]

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