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Replacement nut for DeArmond Starfire?

Discussion in 'Hardware, Setup & Repair [BG]' started by Brian Baldwin, Dec 22, 2017.

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  1. Dec 22, 2017 #1
    Brian Baldwin

    Brian Baldwin

    Dec 22, 2017
    Any tips/thoughts/musings on replacing a late-90's Starfire nut?

    A friend passed the bass down to me... minus the nut... and I am just not sure what the size is to replace it with or where to get something pre-cut (if that exists). Thoughts?

    I found an old DeArmond ad that I think lists the nut as 1.6825", but I can't seem to find any nuts that fit that size.
     
  2. Dec 22, 2017 #2
    DeliriumTremens

    DeliriumTremens

    Nov 9, 2006
    Phoenix, AZ
    Take it to a tech and just get one made for it. I can't think of anything off the shelf that would work as it needs to be a Gibson style (back angled) part. Not to say it doesn't exist but a properly cut and installed piece made for it specifically would be better than a generic
     
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  3. Dec 22, 2017 #3
    MEKer

    MEKer Supporting member

    May 30, 2006
    Good opportunity to get a brass nut cut for it. That would be pretty good!
     
  4. Dec 23, 2017 #4
    96tbird

    96tbird PLEASE STAND BY

    Dec 13, 2010
    Turn left at the gopher.
    Yep get a nice Real bone nut made. As for the above suggestion, I can’t think of one reason why someone would want to put a brass nut on a hollow body bass.
     
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  5. Jan 2, 2018 #5
    Brian Baldwin

    Brian Baldwin

    Dec 22, 2017
    Thanks for recommendations, I have an appointment with Mouradian Guitar near Boston to get a custom one cut.
     
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