New nut idea...

OxygenWaster · #1 03-21-2007, 12:02 PM

Im looking to replace the nut on one of my basses. Im doing this to a Peavey. The main reason is that Im trying to go for an extremely light guage string. I like the look of the Warwick Just-a-nut, and I was wondering if anyone out there has pulled off putting the just-a -nut on a non-warwick bass. Or would it be a better idea to just get a bone nut?

joelb79 · #2 03-21-2007, 12:07 PM

Ive seen brass nuts on many basses, but honestly i've never seen a warwick nut on another bass. I believe the size might not work.

What measurements is the width of your neck at the nut?

OxygenWaster · #3 03-21-2007, 12:13 PM

I would measure it, but Its at a friends house... Stupid me.

Zooberwerx · #4 03-22-2007, 10:12 AM

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Originally Posted by OxygenWaster

I would measure it, but Its at a friends house... Stupid me.

Well go get it, friend!

Is it a 4 or 5 string? I have an original 4 string brass adjust-a-nut that I bought years ago. Need to know nut width, height, and distance from the middle of the G slot to middle of the E slot (if a 4 banger!).

Does not apply to 5 bangers. Prices slightly higher in Alaska and Hawaii.

Riis

OxygenWaster · #5 03-25-2007, 08:12 AM

Sorry it took so long. I could only get rough measurements, but they seem alright to me. It seems to be about 40mm wide, and about 30mm from E to G. On basscentre.com, they have a 40mm brass just-a-nut. I wonder if that would work. Any ideas?

Zooberwerx · #6 03-25-2007, 09:24 AM

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Originally Posted by OxygenWaster

Sorry it took so long. I could only get rough measurements, but they seem alright to me. It seems to be about 40mm wide, and about 30mm from E to G. On basscentre.com, they have a 40mm brass just-a-nut. I wonder if that would work. Any ideas?

Sorry this isn't metric...you do the d*** conversion!

Width - 1.5"

Depth - 3/16"

Height - 9/32" (saddles are adjustable, of course)

String spacing - 3/8" (string center > center), 1 1/8" (G string center > E string center).

Riis

LiquidCougar · #7 03-25-2007, 10:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Zooberwerx

Width - 38.1mm

Depth - 4.7mm

Height - 7.1mm (saddles are adjustable, of course)

String spacing - 9.5mm (string center > center), 28.5mm (G string center > E string center).

Riis

Zooberwerx · #8 03-25-2007, 02:39 PM

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Originally Posted by LiquidCougar

Sounds about right and is consistent with the original dimensions.

Riis

OxygenWaster · #9 03-25-2007, 02:55 PM

From what it sounds like, you have a 38mm nut, while im looking into getting the 40mm version. Im not sure if it will work, but its only 10 dollars and the price of glue... Im not too worried about it. Ill let you know how it turns out.

saxnbass · #10 03-25-2007, 03:03 PM

I think an original brass Adjust-A-Nut I would work better than the new plastic-y Adjust-A-Nut II.

OxygenWaster · #11 03-25-2007, 07:04 PM

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Originally Posted by saxnbass

I think an original brass Adjust-A-Nut I would work better than the new plastic-y Adjust-A-Nut II.

From the looks of it... I dont even have a choice. The brass is the only one i can see that comes in different sizes. The II comes only in 38mm. I see that Warwick came out with a III... I wonder how they improved this time.

saxnbass · #12 03-26-2007, 04:44 AM

When did they release a III and what's the change?

OxygenWaster · #13 03-26-2007, 04:42 PM

I think it was recently made... I really have no clue what the differences are.

thePharaoh · #14 03-26-2007, 09:25 PM

Where can you buy just the nuts themselves?

Thunder_Fingers · #15 03-27-2007, 01:44 AM

I guess any warwick dealer will have em, andi have seen www.basscentre.co.uk have warwick parts.

saxnbass · #16 03-27-2007, 03:44 AM

Email Rob from Warwick, he can help you out. (Rob is the tech)

OxygenWaster · #17 03-27-2007, 05:38 PM

... question answered... basscentre.co.uk is where I saw them.