djroge1 Posted October 12, 2009 Share Posted October 12, 2009 Here's the deal ~ a family in our church had their house catch on fire and their son has one of these Esteban acoustic guitars that they got him for Christmas. They asked me to clean it up and is still playable. Most of the damage is from smoke and some soot. I'm getting it cleaned up ok. Here is the problem, I've noticed that the plastic nut may have melted a little bit. I believe it can be repaired although I'll have to check and make sure the neck is not warped either and see if it has a truss rod. I've never changed a guitar nut before and I'm not sure of the process so do any of you know the steps and/or know of any youtube video's showing how it is done? Also what tools, glue etc... will I need? Ultimately, I'll tell the family that I've never done this type of repair and give them the option of having someone experienced do it (and paying for it) or let me try and do it for free. And you thought this thread was going to be about other gibby forum members... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeoConMan Posted October 12, 2009 Share Posted October 12, 2009 WATCH IT THERE BUDDY....... :D/ Yeah, I dunno. The other concern I have is what the glue might have done to the (ahem...) fine wood beneath. Me, of all people, should probably know more about nut jobs, eh? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thundergod Posted October 12, 2009 Share Posted October 12, 2009 Sorry I said I wouldn't talk about nutjobs... I promissed the mods and neo :- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DPhillips Posted October 12, 2009 Share Posted October 12, 2009 Here's the deal ~ a family in our church had their house catch on fire and their son has one of these Esteban acoustic guitars that they got him for Christmas. They asked me to clean it up and is still playable. Most of the damage is from smoke and some soot. I'm getting it cleaned up ok. Here is the problem' date=' I've noticed that the plastic nut may have melted a little bit. I believe it can be repaired although I'll have to check and make sure the neck is not warped either and see if it has a truss rod. I've never changed a guitar nut before and I'm not sure of the process so do any of you know the steps and/or know of any youtube video's showing how it is done? Also what tools, glue etc... will I need? Ultimately, I'll tell the family that I've never done this type of repair and give them the option of having someone experienced do it (and paying for it) or let me try and do it for free. And you thought this thread was going to be about other gibby forum members...[/quote'] I've got a segment of bone (an uncut bridge piece) that I will happily donate if that will help... Let me know through PM or otherwise. Take care. Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cwness Posted October 13, 2009 Share Posted October 13, 2009 Sear won't like this. CW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djroge1 Posted October 13, 2009 Author Share Posted October 13, 2009 Bump I'm not sure if I want to tackle this job or not since I've never changed a nut before. Any advice or help? Thanks for the offer on the bone blank, I'll let ya know via PM in a couple of days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
max2343 Posted October 13, 2009 Share Posted October 13, 2009 Changing the nut is Easy but you got to get the Right one. Tap it with a Large flat blade Screwdriver and use a Little Crazy Glue for the New one and your Done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riverside Posted October 13, 2009 Share Posted October 13, 2009 Go get a lump of junk and slam it in. How much worse could it be? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djroge1 Posted October 13, 2009 Author Share Posted October 13, 2009 Did I mention this was for a 10 or 11 year old boy who is just starting out? It doesn't matter how much worse or better it can be. I want to keep him interested in playing so he'll want to play for life ~ hobby or profession. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KSG_Standard Posted October 13, 2009 Share Posted October 13, 2009 IMHO, Estaban is a real nutjob... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AXE® Posted October 13, 2009 Share Posted October 13, 2009 Get an exacto knife and score the finish carefully around the nut to free it up. Gently tap it out of the slot using a softened instrument of sorts. Reshape as necessary. And re glue with a good adhesive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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