Source for pre-slotted nuts??

joegeezer · #1 01-06-2007, 12:36 AM

I need to replace the nut on my 4 string Peavey Foundation. I called Peavey, and was very disapointed in the fact that they really had no idea if it is a flat bottom nut, or if the slot was cut to the neck radius. I haven't taken the old one out yet, but looking on the net, I cant find a pre-slotted flat bottom nut, in 1 1/2 inch. There are alot of sources for curved bottom ones for a jazz bass, but they don't have the same radius as a Peavey. Peavey's are an 8 inch radius. I want to have both on hand when I start the job. Any idea's out there?

Scott in Dallas · #2 01-06-2007, 03:21 AM

Peavey sent me a new nut for my Fury without so much as a question. They don't have them anymore? If not, I can go find mine and send you a picture and the dimensions; I think it's the same specs as the Foundation.

keyboardguy · #3 01-06-2007, 12:01 PM

Carvin has em for $3.99.

http://www.carvin.com/products/singl...er=GN4&CID=BKT

Mike

20db pad · #4 01-06-2007, 12:17 PM

Might be of help....

http://www.basspartsresource.com/bass_nutsgraphtech.htm

lhoward · #5 01-06-2007, 12:46 PM

I worked on a Foundation setup and replaced the nut almost two years ago for an performing arts organization but I can't recall if it was a flat slot or not. But just in case neither of the previously mentioned sources work, you can check the assortment of nuts at the link below, and/or call them at 800-848-2273 with your questions.

http://www.stewmac.com/shop/Nuts,_sa...ring_nuts.html

Lloyd Howard

joegeezer · #6 01-06-2007, 07:16 PM

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Originally Posted by keyboardguy

Carvin has em for $3.99.

http://www.carvin.com/products/singl...er=GN4&CID=BKT

Mike

The Carvin one is too long.

joegeezer · #7 01-06-2007, 07:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 20db pad

Might be of help....

http://www.basspartsresource.com/bass_nutsgraphtech.htm

They have no pre-slotted flt bottom 1/8" nuts.

joegeezer · #8 01-06-2007, 07:17 PM

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Originally Posted by lhoward

I worked on a Foundation setup and replaced the nut almost two years ago for an performing arts organization but I can't recall if it was a flat slot or not. But just in case neither of the previously mentioned sources work, you can check the assortment of nuts at the link below, and/or call them at 800-848-2273 with your questions.

http://www.stewmac.com/shop/Nuts,_sa...ring_nuts.html

Lloyd Howard

These people have no pre-slotted nuts either.

ducatiman · #9 01-06-2007, 07:36 PM

try www.graphtech.com

pretty wide selection, neeedless to say , be *precise* with your measurements

good luck, duc

joegeezer · #10 01-06-2007, 11:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ducatiman

try www.graphtech.com

pretty wide selection, neeedless to say , be *precise* with your measurements

good luck, duc

Thanks Ducatiman. Though they don't have on either, I have decided to just take the 5 string Peavey one that they do make, and trim down the B side to the proper length. Should work fine, and is a flat bottom. Damn, that guy at Peavey. I'm going to call and bitch about his advise , for sure. I'm an old biker, and over the years, have owned, a Mountaineer100, a 160 pushrod motored bike, a DianaMkIII 250, and a Sebring 350. Never had one of the twins, but I was under 21 when I had all those Ducati's. I hillclimbed for 30 years, but thats another forum. Thanks! Joe

ducatiman · #11 01-07-2007, 09:45 AM

joeg-
re: peavey service , you just got the wrong parts person on the line. i'm sure they'd have the correct nut, no? i'd call back & make sure you get someone else to try to look it up for you.

i recently replaced nut on a schecter 5 string. NO choices for a drop in ANYWHERE . took an oversized blank, sliced, diced shaped and slotted it myself. worked out ok.

gotta be inventive when the need arises.

oh, 1995 900ss/sp here. i'm sure you know those old duc singles are worth a fortune these days, right?

----------------duc

RobertUI · #12 04-20-2007, 06:29 AM

Joe, did you ever actually find a replacement nut, or did you just stick with the 5 string one, like you stated? I ask b/c I just got an old Foundation in trade, and the nuts all dorked up, so I'm currently seeking a replacement myself.

Thanks,
Robert

202dy · #13 04-20-2007, 07:23 AM

Your local brick and mortar should be the first source for parts. If you follow the link in a post above to Stewart-MacDonald you will see an Economy Nut Assortment. These are pre-slotted nuts in different configurations. Obviously no one wants to spend $42.00 and have 107 nuts left over just to replace a single nut on one guitar. But music stores and repair shops buy kits like this one to service their inventories and accommodate customers just like you. If they don't have it, suggest it to them. Similar kits and single pieces are available from the jobbers and suppliers they deal with every week.

RobertUI · #14 04-20-2007, 08:38 AM

thanks for the info 202dy... i have purchased a couple dozen nuts in the past, but wanted to know what joe got to work because i am dealing with the exact same bass. FWIW the brick and mortar places around me do not stock ANY bass nuts, but thanks for the help.

202dy · #15 04-20-2007, 01:40 PM

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Originally Posted by RobertUI

thanks for the info 202dy... i have purchased a couple dozen nuts in the past, but wanted to know what joe got to work because i am dealing with the exact same bass. FWIW the brick and mortar places around me do not stock ANY bass nuts, but thanks for the help.

It's not worth much. And it's ridiculous. Every store in this area (excepting the piano dealers) has one of those boxes under the counter. It makes good dollars and sense for them while doing everyone else a huge favor. They pay forty bucks for one and sell it for roughly two hundred.

Won't they get the kit if you ask them?