Fender nut replacement - advice please

EricF · #1 12-05-2006, 11:46 PM

A used P bass neck I purchased needs a new nut (rattling open A string). Is replacement as simple as removing the old one and gluing in a Fender pre-slotted nut? Tips, advice, warnings, etc. are appreciated.

tplyons · #2 12-05-2006, 11:49 PM

Should be as simple as that. Are you replacing it on a rosewood board? Just pop it out, but you may leave a bit behind. An Xacto knife should take care of that.

As far as a maple board, or finished headstock, be sure to score both sides of the nut carefull to be sure you don't disturb the finish.

BrunoLovesBass · #3 12-10-2006, 01:30 PM

what would you use for glue?

tplyons · #4 12-10-2006, 01:33 PM

A TINY dab of Elmers white glue or wood glue.

Nothing too sticky, the strings will keep it in place.

spudmaster34 · #5 12-10-2006, 08:15 PM

It is fairly easy, I have a tutorial on it in the luthiers corner, link is in the FAQ I think