BUILDING a nut, odd, but yes!

GibsonGuitars119 · 01-27-2008, 06:29 PM

I figure my title is probably catching peoples eye on thinking im going to build a nut myself, I am, but i was wondering if anyone has tried it before, or if its possible, im trying to restore the missing nut on my B.C Rich Warlock, and have no clue how i could make one, does anyone know the dimensions of a nut? Im guessing BCRGREG, Roman, Or Nick knows alot about this sort of stuff.

loaded six string · 01-27-2008, 06:58 PM

I will wait with you. I'm contemplating making a new nut for my telecaster. I cut some oversize blanks from deer horns and am trying to figger out how to start. I assume that a lot of it is just eyeballing it and taking slow.

WildeStarr · 01-27-2008, 07:13 PM

I do my own custom bone nuts. I take blank bone pieces and I cut, shape, file each one by hand.
I charge about $50.00.

GibsonGuitars119 · 01-27-2008, 07:22 PM

Wow Wildestarr, im pretty sure i would never be able to do that.

Roman Rist · 01-27-2008, 07:26 PM

Stuart Mcdonalds has some pre cut nuts I think.

WildeStarr · 01-27-2008, 07:30 PM

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Originally Posted by GibsonGuitars119

Wow Wildestarr, im pretty sure i would never be able to do that.

I have been doing this a long time. Looking back, I am sure the first few ones I did were not real good.
I also do graphite nuts as well.

Mr Bones · 01-27-2008, 07:32 PM

I get the blanks from stew mac. I then cut them to fit with sand paper and files. If you have the old nut, you can just shape it to match. If you dont have the nut, you can just shape/fit until you get it where you want it.

WildeStarr · 01-27-2008, 07:55 PM

This is the most important tool I use for doing nuts. Without one of these, it would be a real pain to get the spacing right.

GibsonGuitars119 · 01-27-2008, 08:00 PM

Yeah, i have no clue where the nut is. But thanks guys, i'll look more into this.

pinefd · 01-27-2008, 10:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WildeStarr

This is the most important tool I use for doing nuts. Without one of these, it would be a real pain to get the spacing right.

I agree, but I found this little write-up on how to make your own rule: FRETS.COM

Axeman16 · 01-27-2008, 10:12 PM

how is that odd

GibsonGuitars119 · 01-27-2008, 10:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Axeman16

how is that odd

well, you would think that someone building a nut is pretty odd, or its odd to me.

WildeStarr · 01-27-2008, 10:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GibsonGuitars119

well, you would think that someone building a nut is pretty odd, or its odd to me.

You don't actually build the nut, you "shape" it from a solid block of over size bone. Every nut that I make is unique.

GibsonGuitars119 · 01-27-2008, 10:30 PM

ahh yeah, my bad

Eddie · 01-29-2008, 02:36 PM

I just finished shaping and polishing and ivory nut on my custom Martin last night. Had to do something about that tusq one that was on there. It just didn't look right on this guitar!

st.bede · 01-29-2008, 06:50 PM

Look, I mean this with respect. Trust me that I do not want to start a conflict, but I need to say that the use of ivory (at this point in time) is NOT COOL. Please think about the consquences.

With Peace st.bede

JPizzzle · 01-30-2008, 03:38 PM

I don't think its a big deal if it's pre-ban ivory.

st.bede · 01-30-2008, 06:39 PM

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Originally Posted by JPizzzle

I don't think its a big deal if it's pre-ban ivory.

I agree. I just wanted to make sure that people understand. There has to be some ivory floating around that is pre-ban but, please make sure.

Peace

JPizzzle · 02-01-2008, 02:06 AM

I just ordered a blank from these guys. $15 with $6 shipping for a pre-ban elephant ivory nut. I thought that was reasonable. They also claim to be certified that their ivory is really pre-ban-I have no idea the process behind this. Anyway Enjoy
Guitar Parts - Ivoryseller.com - Instrument Ivory, Inlay Ivory, Ivory Gun Grips, Pre-Ban Elephant Tusks

LesIsMore · 02-11-2008, 11:01 PM

nuts really arnt that hard to make yourself

myinstrument · 08-20-2008, 12:13 AM

there are a million old pianos out there going to the dump with ivory teeth.

ES350 · 08-20-2008, 11:20 AM

get yourself a micrometer for measuring...I replace a lot of Gibson nuts and all the slots and widths are a little different...

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GibsonGuitars119 Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 60 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	BUILDING a nut, odd, but yes! I figure my title is probably catching peoples eye on thinking im going to build a nut myself, I am, but i was wondering if anyone has tried it before, or if its possible, im trying to restore the missing nut on my B.C Rich Warlock, and have no clue how i could make one, does anyone know the dimensions of a nut? Im guessing BCRGREG, Roman, Or Nick knows alot about this sort of stuff. __________________ KB-GIBSON

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WildeStarr V.I.P. Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: California Posts: 2,248 Thanks: 1 Thanked 43 Times in 11 Posts	Re: BUILDING a nut, odd, but yes! This is the most important tool I use for doing nuts. Without one of these, it would be a real pain to get the spacing right.

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Eddie V.I.P. Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Ft Walton Beach, FL Posts: 548 Thanks: 0 Thanked 15 Times in 1 Post	Re: BUILDING a nut, odd, but yes! I just finished shaping and polishing and ivory nut on my custom Martin last night. Had to do something about that tusq one that was on there. It just didn't look right on this guitar! __________________ Eddie 1991 LP Classic (WB H&G Habaneros) 2003 Faded DC Special 2003 B7 Custom Black Beauty (WB Custom Tuned set) 2004 R7 (WB/Wolfetone Custom St. Jude's Charity 6707 set) 1999 FujiGen Epi LP Custom Black Beauty

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st.bede V.I.P. Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Fresno Ca Posts: 3,419 Thanks: 81 Thanked 35 Times in 20 Posts	Re: BUILDING a nut, odd, but yes! Look, I mean this with respect. Trust me that I do not want to start a conflict, but I need to say that the use of ivory (at this point in time) is NOT COOL. Please think about the consquences. With Peace st.bede

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JPizzzle Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 279 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: BUILDING a nut, odd, but yes! I just ordered a blank from these guys. $15 with $6 shipping for a pre-ban elephant ivory nut. I thought that was reasonable. They also claim to be certified that their ivory is really pre-ban-I have no idea the process behind this. Anyway Enjoy Guitar Parts - Ivoryseller.com - Instrument Ivory, Inlay Ivory, Ivory Gun Grips, Pre-Ban Elephant Tusks

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