Graphite Nut ...

[Clinks]

... what is/are the advantage/s? I had the nut on my Squier P-Bass switched from plastic to bone and didn't notice a difference. Am considering swapping the plastic on my Ibanez IF graphite can offer me a good enough reason.

Thanks in advance.

[Hopkins]

Originally Posted by Clinks

... what is/are the advantage/s? I had the nut on my Squier P-Bass switched from plastic to bone and didn't notice a difference. Am considering swapping the plastic on my Ibanez IF graphite can offer me a good enough reason.

Thanks in advance.

I pretty much only use graphite. Not that there is a giant difference in tone, but the self lubricating aspect of them makes tuning easier.

[renyzen]

massive difference in tone? not really sure about that and the nut only affects the open string's tone, but i do agree that graphite nuts are more slippery compared to plastic and bone and thus helps reduce string binding on the nut

[Hopkins]

Originally Posted by renyzen

massive difference in tone? not really sure about that and the nut only affects the open string's tone, but i do agree that graphite nuts are more slippery compared to plastic and bone and thus helps reduce string binding on the nut

I said that their wasn't a giant difference in tone

I guess I could have worded that a little better.

[Lo-E]

When the original plastic nut on my fretless Ray cracked, I replaced it with graphite. I didn't really notice a difference. Seems to work fine, though.

[AltGrendel]

Originally Posted by Hopkins

... but the self lubricating aspect of them makes tuning easier.

+1

[Clinks]

Self-lubricating, huh? I like the sound of that. I'll have to do some more research on it.

Thanks again, y'all.

[202dy]

Graphite is the go to when using a trem. Other than that, there is no advantage to using one.

[renyzen]

Originally Posted by Hopkins

I said that their wasn't a giant difference in tone

I guess I could have worded that a little better.

haha lol guess i missed that word guess i shouldnt be posting at 3am in the morning

[Clinks]

BTW, where can I find graphite nuts online for my two Ibanezes (one 4-string, one 5-string)?

[AltGrendel]

Warmoth or Stew-Mac.

[Zooberwerx]

Truthfully? I'm more concerned as to whether the nut material (graphite vs. bone, for example) complements the bass's appearance. Functionally, I don't see much of a difference.

Riis

[Clinks]

I just read some technical data on graphite in general. Now I'm curious to see if I can get away with just using graphite lube on the grooves of the nuts (heh, heh: 'nuts').

Anyone have any experience with this?

[Unrepresented]

Originally Posted by 202dy

Graphite is the go to when using a trem. Other than that, there is no advantage to using one.

They're probably helpful when using a drop tuner too. Same concept, other side of the nut.

[Clinks]

I just bought some of this stuff …


… but before I use on my nut/s, I think I'll test it out on my strap locks first.

[Clinks]

Ok, today I went to Lowe's and bought a tube of graphite (lock lube) and applied it to the nuts and bridges of my Ibanezes. I noticed an instant change once I re-tuned me 505 (the higher strings tuned a bit quicker), but ironically, the initial response was just the opposite for my 370F (maybe a little too much?).

Upon closer inspection, I saw that the nut on either bass seemed to be ground a little low (will post pics later, I want to see what happens with the graphite). I REALLY hate plastic nuts!!

[96tbird]

Pencil lead is made of graphite. I just rub it in the string grooves; no messy powder or blast of compressed propellant, just a nice controllable application. Pencil works good on sticky metal zippers too. Anywhere you want a little bit of graphite worked into a tight space, pencils are the bomb.