You think i should replace this nut? w/pics

SWILLKILL · #1 08-29-2007, 01:00 AM

im no expert so just from looking at how chewed up this looks im thinking of replacing it. would you? this is a 92 korean pbass btw. im putting in new pots/wiring/pickups/bridge also. im no expert on repair, wiring and soldering is easy for me - i just dont know if there is anything special about installing a new nut

SundanceChile · #2 08-29-2007, 01:02 AM

Looks fine to me. The only thing I could imagine changing is the nut material.

SWILLKILL · #3 08-29-2007, 01:05 AM

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Originally Posted by SundanceChile

Looks fine to me. The only thing I could imagine changing is the nut material.

isnt it all one piece? am i missing something?

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SundanceChile · #4 08-29-2007, 01:06 AM

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Originally Posted by SWILLKILL

isnt it all one piece? am i missing something?

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You usually file the nut down a good amount as to set how the action is on your bass.

Hawaii Islander · #5 08-29-2007, 01:08 AM

Its easy enough and cheap enough to do. I replaced a broken Fender string nut (plastic) with a pre-grooved brass one. Since your doing all the other work, I can't think of any reason why you shouldn't change the string nut while your at it.

SWILLKILL · #6 08-29-2007, 01:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Hawaii Islander

Its easy enough and cheap enough to do. I replaced a broken Fender string nut (plastic) with a pre-grooved brass one. Since your doing all the other work, I can't think of any reason why you shouldn't change the string nut while your at it.

i like the looks of the brass one - - what kind of glue did you use?