Brass Nut Removal

gerryjazzman · #1 02-12-2007, 12:30 PM

Sorry if this has been discussed before but I couldn't seem to find any posts relating specifically to this. I want to replace the nut on my Brice Z6 fretless since it was made with crazy uneven string spacing (not just a reasonable compensation for string thickness, but an obvious manufacturing issue). The original nut is brass and I was wondering if there was any tip to safely remove a brass nut (other than what has been discussed in general about nut removal) without damaging the neck. Thanks.

wilser · #2 02-12-2007, 12:47 PM

can you post a pic? most nuts can be removed by clamping the neck firmly and tapping gently from the side with a small flat screwdriver and mallet.

nateo · #3 02-13-2007, 05:29 AM

If it's been glued in you may want to use a soldering iron to heat it before tapping/prying. That'll help soften the glue, depending on what type of glue was used.

-Nate

Bryan316 · #4 02-13-2007, 01:28 PM

Is it difficult for you to get your nut off?

Oh quit groaning, that one was wiiiide open.

gerryjazzman · #5 02-13-2007, 02:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bryan316

Is it difficult for you to get your nut off?

Oh quit groaning, that one was wiiiide open.

I haven't tried for years so it could be difficult.

But seriously, I'll give it a go with the soldering iron and some careful tapping. Thanks for the suggestions.