Murph Posted August 22, 2008 Share Posted August 22, 2008 I've noticed a few complaints about "plastic" nuts. I only have a few Gibbys, one is a 1961 Melody Maker double cut twin pickup, that appears to have a plastic nut. It's been in my family for over 38 years, I'm sure it's original. It might not be plastic but doesn't "clank" like bone if ya whack it. Ahem.... My 1979 "The SG" nut seems to some kind of man made material as well. It's almost 30 years old and just fine. My 2003 J45 Rosewood has "Tusk" I think. Man made, no? When did Gibson use bone nuts? My wifes 1933 Gibson Mandolin has an ebony nut. Are you guys having problems with pre-mature wear on your nuts? (man, PLEASE don't spin this into 5 pages of......, sheeze..... you know) .... I just REALLY want to know if Gibson is using a softer material, causing pre-mature wear, because I heard of Fender doing this with fret wire once. Thanks. Murph. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveinspain Posted August 22, 2008 Share Posted August 22, 2008 Try useing Big Bends Nut Sauce... Well lubed nuts will last longer and prevent them from wearing dowm or loosing their shape... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plank_Spanker Posted August 22, 2008 Share Posted August 22, 2008 I have the stock plastic nut on all four of my Gibsons. My Studio has about a billion and a half notes on it and I have no wear issues with it. The nuts are notorious for binding, though, and I use Big Bends to cure that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cvansickle Posted August 22, 2008 Share Posted August 22, 2008 If they itch, scratch 'em. If they bind, lube 'em. Big Bends is your friend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoldenBigsbyCustom Posted August 23, 2008 Share Posted August 23, 2008 This is so wrong.........:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cudamax2343 Posted August 23, 2008 Share Posted August 23, 2008 The plastic nuts on most Gibson's Suck. They are to soft and the strings cut into them causing the pinging and binding and do nothing for tone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nosbig Posted August 23, 2008 Share Posted August 23, 2008 The plastic nuts on most Gibson's Suck. They are to soft and the strings cut into them causing the pinging and binding and do nothing for tone. All of my Lesters (and an sg & firebird) Have camel bone nuts.Its the first thing I do when I get another guitar.They never cause pinching,look cool and def. im prove the tone. Terry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Plains Posted August 23, 2008 Share Posted August 23, 2008 I have two of 'em. I really shouldn't post any pictures, in case any ladies are watching... ...or should I? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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