ashevans09 Posted November 24, 2007 Share Posted November 24, 2007 So there I was, happily jamming away on my 'ray to some CD's and the part of the nut roughly in line with my E string snaps off. What the hell just happened? I've babied it since I got it (from Presoulnation - awesome dude) and kept very good care of it, and now I can't use my E string... Is it something I've done (so I can ensure it doesn't happen again) or do these things just happen? I'm pretty gutted at the moment to be honest, I know it can be fixed easily but still...I like keeping my basses nice and healthy y'know? any help appreciated Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanOwens Posted November 24, 2007 Share Posted November 24, 2007 TWICE I've put a new set of strings on and busted the nut, but I've never had it mid-rippage. If you're annoyed now, just don't think of the next seven days without your bass while your luthier fixes it, or longer if you don't have a go-to tech guy. Its poo, but at least its not fallen from a wall hanger onto your multigym, snapping the neck and killing your gran in the process!!!! Dan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dread Bass Posted November 24, 2007 Share Posted November 24, 2007 That sucks. It is something that can just happen i guess. the nut is under a lot of pressure and it can break. It is better to think of this as an upgrade get a nice brass one and it wont break again i(n theory) and it may even improve the sound of your bass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beerdragon Posted November 24, 2007 Share Posted November 24, 2007 I broke mine recently. it broke off at the G string due to me putting a higher guage of string on. i got another from here and stuck it on myself. decided to take off and put it on the bass [url="http://stores.ebay.co.uk/Jackdaw-and-Swan_Nuts-Saddles_W0QQcolZ4QQdirZQ2d1QQfsubZ10QQftidZ2QQtZkm"]http://stores.ebay.co.uk/Jackdaw-and-Swan_...0QQftidZ2QQtZkm[/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean-Luc Pickguard Posted November 24, 2007 Share Posted November 24, 2007 If its a clean break a tiny dot of superglue *may* fix it back in place with no ill effects Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ashevans09 Posted November 24, 2007 Author Share Posted November 24, 2007 (edited) [quote name='TheBrokenDoor' post='93825' date='Nov 24 2007, 04:53 PM']at least its not fallen from a wall hanger onto your multigym, snapping the neck and killing your gran in the process!!!! Dan[/quote] You speak from experience? Edited November 24, 2007 by ashevans09 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest MoJo Posted November 24, 2007 Share Posted November 24, 2007 (edited) Did exactly the same thing myself while fitting a .110" string into a nut that was obviously only meant for a string no bigger than a .105". The nut cracked at the thinnest point at the bottom of the string slot and the end flew off. Won't make the same mistake in a hurry. Edited November 24, 2007 by bassman2790 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Foxen Posted November 25, 2007 Share Posted November 25, 2007 I decided to change the nut on my generic P clone, its was some soft stuff that my detuner sawed through. Also too soft to shear out by bashing the end, endedd up pulling with pliers and took a chunk out of my fingerboard too. Balls. Clamped and glued now. This thread is a reminder to take my time filing the graphtech one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stingrayfan Posted November 25, 2007 Share Posted November 25, 2007 [quote name='Jean-Luc Pickguard' post='93858' date='Nov 24 2007, 05:58 PM']If its a clean break a tiny dot of superglue *may* fix it back in place with no ill effects[/quote] For God's sake, don't go supergluing your nuts. Ouch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr.Dave Posted November 25, 2007 Share Posted November 25, 2007 Glue it , sellotape it , make it work somehow - while you get a new one sorted. In fact , while you get a new two sorted. If you can carry a spare of something - do so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
99ster Posted November 26, 2007 Share Posted November 26, 2007 [quote name='ashevans09' post='93820' date='Nov 24 2007, 04:38 PM']So there I was, happily jamming away on my 'ray to some CD's and the part of the nut roughly in line with my E string snaps off. What the hell just happened? I've babied it since I got it (from Presoulnation - awesome dude) and kept very good care of it, and now I can't use my E string... Is it something I've done (so I can ensure it doesn't happen again) or do these things just happen? I'm pretty gutted at the moment to be honest, I know it can be fixed easily but still...I like keeping my basses nice and healthy y'know? any help appreciated [/quote] [url="http://www.andyviccarscustom.co.uk/"]http://www.andyviccarscustom.co.uk/[/url] and get a full a set-up while you're at it. He's a top man - highly recommended. A bit of a drive from Oxford - but worth the journey. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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