7 string bass nut

[JDLowEnd]

Been trying to search around for a nut for my 7 string antoniotsai bass. I love this bass and want to get a setup, there is a "chuck" missing from the left side of the b string, slots still hold the string in place but figure I would replace it. Been searching tb and the interwebs and have come up lost, even checked websites like Conklin and so forth with no avail. Any help would be appreciated.

 

[Thomas Kievit]

You can order a nut at Stew Mac and shape it yourself for your bass :

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And here are some tools that can help you :

http://www.stewmac.com/shop/Nuts,_saddles/Special_tools_for:_Nuts_and_saddles.html

 

[JDLowEnd]

I did email customer service and asked which one would fit. Most of the blanks are designed for Gibson and fender basses

 

[Thomas Kievit]

I did email customer service and asked which one would fit. Most of the blanks are designed for Gibson and fender basses

Hmm.. What about a (local) luthier in your area? Can they help you?

 

[JDLowEnd]

I am actually going to one tomorrow to help diagnose some other problems as well, I am guessing that a giant blank will need to be purchased and cut to size. I am jut surprised that with the growing number of ERB's that they don't have any for sale.

 

[FunkMetalBass]

It's pretty uncommon to need replacement nuts, and with ERBs, there are fewer standards in sizes and spacing, so it makes sense that no company would mass produce nuts for a 7-string.

 

[Thomas Kievit]

It's pretty uncommon to need replacement nuts, and with ERBs, there are fewer standards in sizes and spacing, so it makes sense that no company would mass produce nuts for a 7-string.

Mass produce is a bit much yes, but there are still more and more people who are playing a 7 string bass these days. So if atleast 1 company would make some, then it'll be easier to buy one for your 7 stringer