JoiseyEpiBoy Posted December 7, 2011 Share Posted December 7, 2011 Hello. I'm new to this forum. I own an Epi LP that, after an outdoor gig on a windy day, now has a chipped nut (near the 6th string). With the variety of nuts to choose from (bone, brass, plastic), I'm a bit unsure how to proceed. Any insight from my fellow Epi owners would be great. Some background: I play mostly hard rock in a cover band. I use D'Addario XL 9's. Thanks in advance for any helpful advice! Greg Edison, NJ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supersonic Posted December 7, 2011 Share Posted December 7, 2011 http://www.graphtech.com/product-594-2/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RaSTuS Posted December 7, 2011 Share Posted December 7, 2011 http://www.graphtech.../product-594-2/ +1 These are the most commonly used replacements by many here, they are also usually one of the first upgrades made, much better than the moulded plastic lumps that come standard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitmore Willy Posted December 7, 2011 Share Posted December 7, 2011 First.... Welcome to the forum! Pics are a must. Are you doing the replacement yourself? Bigneil (fellow member) just did a bone nut: http://forum.gibson.com/index.php?/topic/77287-dust-n-bones/ I just did a Tusq (Graph Tech): http://forum.gibson.com/index.php?/topic/77220-beater-guitar-part-5/ The 6060 Tusq are the correct fit for Epiphone's. Slightly over sized with correctly spaced string notches. Before the number is a prefix. PQ is white PQL is the white XL PT is the black XL The PQ have no lubricant. The XL do. All three are a high temp - high pressure synthetic. (artificial ivory) The biggest difference is that TUSQ XL is impregnated with PTFE; the lubrication prevents strings from binding in the slots. TUSQ is not. You get better tuning stability especially when using a tremolo or bending strings. TUSQ XL also has more of a midrange boost as compared to TUSQ. Willy Edit: If you decide to go with a Graph Tech do not buy directly from them. They prefer dealing with dealers and their prices reflect it. Most dealers sell them for $8-$10. W.W. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LongMan Posted December 7, 2011 Share Posted December 7, 2011 http://www.graphtech.com/product-594-2/ +1 for the TUSQ nut. I have it mounted on an Epi Les Paul Black Beauty, works great! The black Graphtec nuts are great either, I have one on the Riviera Limited Edition. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CajunBlues Posted December 7, 2011 Share Posted December 7, 2011 http://www.graphtech.com/product-594-2/ I did a replacement with this nut and it worked out great... I had a chipped nut on an old Korean Dot that I had at one time... funny thing is it broke during a string replacement... some of those 90's black nuts were garbage... lesson learned if you play with your nuts too much you are bound to bust one... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tweed2 Posted December 7, 2011 Share Posted December 7, 2011 All 4 of my electrics have phenolic nuts (sounds like a medical disorder, huh?). I used to use the tusq ones, but they just don't last, too soft? But, they are probably the easiest and most widely used ones, so they must please a lot of players. Phenolic is basically bowling/pool ball material, hard and cosistant, and available in colors. If I were to try and make one myself, I'd probably use corian. Samples available at the big box stores. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoiseyEpiBoy Posted December 8, 2011 Author Share Posted December 8, 2011 Thank you for the warm welcome and for the excellent advice! Much appreciated! First.... Welcome to the forum! Pics are a must. Are you doing the replacement yourself? Bigneil (fellow member) just did a bone nut: http://forum.gibson.com/index.php?/topic/77287-dust-n-bones/ I just did a Tusq (Graph Tech): http://forum.gibson.com/index.php?/topic/77220-beater-guitar-part-5/ The 6060 Tusq are the correct fit for Epiphone's. Slightly over sized with correctly spaced string notches. Before the number is a prefix. PQ is white PQL is the white XL PT is the black XL The PQ have no lubricant. The XL do. All three are a high temp - high pressure synthetic. (artificial ivory) The biggest difference is that TUSQ XL is impregnated with PTFE; the lubrication prevents strings from binding in the slots. TUSQ is not. You get better tuning stability especially when using a tremolo or bending strings. TUSQ XL also has more of a midrange boost as compared to TUSQ. Willy Edit: If you decide to go with a Graph Tech do not buy directly from them. They prefer dealing with dealers and their prices reflect it. Most dealers sell them for $8-$10. W.W. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoiseyEpiBoy Posted December 8, 2011 Author Share Posted December 8, 2011 Thanks for your reply. Very helpful! All 4 of my electrics have phenolic nuts (sounds like a medical disorder, huh?). I used to use the tusq ones, but they just don't last, too soft? But, they are probably the easiest and most widely used ones, so they must please a lot of players. Phenolic is basically bowling/pool ball material, hard and cosistant, and available in colors. If I were to try and make one myself, I'd probably use corian. Samples available at the big box stores. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoiseyEpiBoy Posted December 8, 2011 Author Share Posted December 8, 2011 Thanks! http://www.graphtech.com/product-594-2/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoiseyEpiBoy Posted December 8, 2011 Author Share Posted December 8, 2011 Thanks! +1 These are the most commonly used replacements by many here, they are also usually one of the first upgrades made, much better than the moulded plastic lumps that come standard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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