broke my nut, suggestions?

[bstarbass]

today when restring, my already chipped nut broke down on the end by the g string. i can no longer use the g string for a bit, so its rollin Ead for now. im debating between bone, tusq or going with a plastic filler again, suggestions? i like bone but its pricey (not really)

bone- 9$
tusq- 7$
plastic- 4$

[TheMutt]

I have a graphite nut in my MIM J Bass. It replaced the cheap plastic nut that eventually broke just like yours did. Haven't had problems since.

I'd highly recommend using the bone or tusq nut over the plastic one. You'll have greater durability and (arguably) better tone.

[KUNGfuSHERIFF]

Brass. I did the same thing years ago and got talked into having a brass nut put on my old J bass. It didn't sound that different and it's probably still in service out there somewhere.

[bstarbass]

thanks guys, i ordered a plastic one (due to my funds being very low), and also the plastic one was slotted better, but my friend said he might have an extra tusq nut which i may be ab le to snag

[Eric!]

Sorry to hear of your busted nut. I've been meaning to get a bone for mine (my J).

[bstarbass]

i wanted a bone, but plastic was cheap and it looked slotted better so i dont have to do any filing. busted nuts suck, untill it arrives im playing a 3 stringer.

[Infidelity]

Man you should go see a doctor.!(sorry, can't help it)

Anyways, bone works the best for me..

[DrSmaggs]

Don't use the plastic one!

[TheMutt]

You should be able to find pre-slotted tusq, bone, graphite, or any other material that you want very very easily.

Also, this entire thread makes it really hard (tee hee hee) not to giggle at all the innuendo. :3

[bstarbass]

i agree on the giggling thing, my nut busted.

[Pilgrim]

Think about how long that nut is going to be on the instrument...and whether it's worth spending another $2 or $3.

[bstarbass]

i dont think ill keep this bass for a long time, or at least as my main bass.

[John Ruiz]

Always use protection, especially when it's a "bass" you don't plan on keeping for long.

[jworrellbass]

Maybe you can make a new nut out of a athletic support cup, it would offer protection of "bustin your nut again"

[mikeyswood]

^ Comment Win

[tZer]

What are the thread's thoughts on only rolling with EAD - sans G? Seems like a bad idea to me. Seems like it'd put some odd torque on the neck not to mention the fact that the tension will be one string lighter, doesn't it?

[bstarbass]

Originally Posted by jworrellbass

Maybe you can make a new nut out of a athletic support cup, it would offer protection of "bustin your nut again"

+1

and i think rolin ead probably isnt good for extended periods of time, my new nut will be here in 2-3 days then ill fix it.

[TheMutt]

Originally Posted by tZer

What are the thread's thoughts on only rolling with EAD - sans G? Seems like a bad idea to me. Seems like it'd put some odd torque on the neck not to mention the fact that the tension will be one string lighter, doesn't it?

I'd assume it's not so hot of an idea. It's not going to put the correct tension on the neck, so you might get some fret buzz. It's also not going to disperse the tension evenly, which means that it could eventually twist the neck. While I'm sure that this would take more than a few weeks to accomplish, I am definitely sure that it is not something you should attempt to do for any period of time longer than you absolutely have to.

[bstarbass]

thanks for the tips themutt, bass will only be ead for 3-4 days more tops, if it takes longer than 3-4 days ill unstring it.

[Buslady7803]

Talk of nuts & bones, giggle fest....