Kelvinator Posted March 12, 2011 Share Posted March 12, 2011 Can anyone guide me on how to safely remove the nut on my Double Cut Bass? The nut is Corian, and the G string slot is worn and low. I've put a drop of super glue in the slot and that fixed the problem for now, but it probably won't last. I've had a luthier replace the nuts on my SG-RI and my Les Paul Standard, so this is one mod I've never done. I have no problem with electronics or routing bodies, and usually do all my own work, but this is unknown territory for me. Any advice? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lungimsam Posted March 13, 2011 Share Posted March 13, 2011 After you remove all the strings it might just fall out on it's own. My Pbass does that. If it is in there tightly, I'd take it to an authorized serviceman so you don't break it or the fingerboard trying to tap it out with a hammer and screwdriver. That's about all I know about removing a nut. Sorry I couldn't help more. Are you going to try snother material for the nut? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelvinator Posted March 13, 2011 Author Share Posted March 13, 2011 I may just take her to a luthier, but I like doing mods myself and want to learn how to do this. I have bone nuts on my other Gibsons, but I'm gonna try brass on this one. If I don't like the brass, I can change it to bone - once I know how :unsure: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lungimsam Posted March 14, 2011 Share Posted March 14, 2011 Let me know how it goes and what the solution was. Brass sounds nice. No more broken nuts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelvinator Posted March 14, 2011 Author Share Posted March 14, 2011 Let me know how it goes and what the solution was. Brass sounds nice. No more broken nuts. Â Â I will - if anyone can tell me the right way to do it....... I've never had a broken nut (at least not on a bass ), but this Corian is just too soft; seems fine for counter tops, but not a bass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lungimsam Posted March 15, 2011 Share Posted March 15, 2011 Do you live near Glen Burnie, MD? If so I know a repair guy who can take care of it for you, no problem. Â I have had two broken nuts on my basses. As far as I know you have to remove the nut and then replace it with a new one, and file the slots to match your string gauges. I have never done this before. The tricky part is the filing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelvinator Posted March 15, 2011 Author Share Posted March 15, 2011 Yes, and the file set is expensive too. I live in Fairview PA (close to Erie) and there is no one around here that does this. For anything I can't or won't do, I go to Lay's Guitar Shop in Akron OH. Dan Shinn is an excellent luthier, reasonable, and all around nice guy. He can do a nut while you wait. Akron is about an hour away from me, but I am considering a road trip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lungimsam Posted March 16, 2011 Share Posted March 16, 2011 An hour is not bad, especially if you can wait for it. I have seen all types of standards for instructions on nut filing, from easy DIY to high artform. I don't know which is the best and really necessary. You could try it yourself first and then do the trip if all else fails. Or have him check your work next time you are there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelvinator Posted March 16, 2011 Author Share Posted March 16, 2011 I suppose, but just the cost of the files would pay for replacing 2 or 3 nuts. I guess I'll take a road trip . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lungimsam Posted March 17, 2011 Share Posted March 17, 2011 Keep us posted and let us know of any nut filing wisdom he may impart while you are there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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