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Ibanez GWB35 replacement nut?

Hey folks,

I need to get a new nut for my beloved 2006 Ibanez GWB35, any recs?
I'll most likely be taking it to someone in the SF Bay Area because I have zero time and bringing the tech the replacement. I'm also not sure what material to replace it with and how it'll impact tone from whatever the factory one is, so I could use rec's there too.

Music I play: Rock, metal, some blues and some jazz. Strings: SS rounds, with a .145 tapered low string.

thanks!
 
I have the GBW205 and it comes with a plastic nut as well. So does the more expensive 1005 that Gary plays. Some people say the material influences the sound. I disagree. It's just a thing to hold the string in place. If it's hard enough it's good enough. hard plastic, bone. Could even go for a fancy brass one if you want it to last forever.