Changing nut, never done it before

StarscreamG1 · #1 10-17-2008, 11:38 AM

I just got a metal '79ish T40 nut to replace the busted black plastic one on my '85 T40. How do I get the old one off properly and what glue do I use to adhere the new one? Since its a factory T40 nut going on my T40 should there be any problems? Like just a quick switch or do I have to check stuff like alignment out and whatever? I have no idea what Im doing here but I wanna do this right..of course LOL

santucci218 · #2 10-17-2008, 11:40 AM

Use wood glue, and only a SMALL dab. To get the old one off use a chisel and hit it from the fretboard, in direction to the headstock. Use a rag between the chisel and the nut so you dont scratch anything else. Then just tap it with a hammer and it will come right off.

StarscreamG1 · #3 10-17-2008, 11:46 AM

Thankie!! ^_^

santucci218 · #4 10-17-2008, 01:07 PM

surely! get back to me on how it worked.

StarscreamG1 · #5 10-17-2008, 11:37 PM

I will be getting the nut in, in about a week or so and I will let you know as soon as I replace it, how it goes. Thanks a lot for the help!!!! ^_^