Nut replacement on Epi LP

[flquacker]

Hey guys...I want to do a replacement and was wondering?

Is this the one I need? (or would be OK)

Buy Graph Tech TUSQ XL 1/4" Epiphone Slotted Nut | Nuts & Saddles | Musician's Friend

And...are the slots pretty much good to go?

I don't have the tools for filing and making adjustments.

So if it's more than a matter of just removing and replacing maybe I should take it to a mechanic

 

[tojo]

I've done 2 of those. They are not exactly plug and play. They come big, so you can sand them down to the height of your preference. They also require some shaping on the ends.

Both of mine also required some fine tuning with regard to the slots as well. In theory, you don't have to file the slots if you get the height right first off.

On a final note, they were, in both cases, drastic improvements to the guitar's action and tuning stability.

But if your not prepared to do it yourself a pro would probably do it for not too much $.

 

[flquacker]

Thanks...I got the micro out and see the measurements ARE about 1mm long and also a little higher.

Maybe I'll give it a shot.

 

[JCarno]

I replaced the nut and bridge in my LP about a week ago. Like tojo says, it's not plug-n-play.
I bought an 8in file, an 18in stainless steel straight edge ruler and some all purpose tacky glue. I already had an exacto knife and other tools on hand.
It took me about a half a dozen dry runs of putting it in, setting the strings, bridge and neck up before I actually glued it. Rather than fine tuning each slot, I just used the file to keep shaving off a little of the bottom of the nut off and checking it for height till I got it where I wanted it.
I would suggest replacing the bridge while you're at it. I bought the 1511 Gotoh. The guitar just sustains forever now.
Good luck, whatever you decide.

 

[flyingdutchman]

Some Elmers wood glue does a good job of holding the nut in place and is easy to knock loose if you need to redo the job.

 

[ACELUEK]

I replaced mine last year with a TUSQ, had to shave off the bottom and sides as well.

GOTOH

 

[flquacker]

WOW..thanks for taking the time to show me some pics.

Yep, that's what I figured after I put the micrometer on it.

LOL..maybe I should order (2)

But did you HAVE to show the bridge?

 

[doodie]

I use graphtech tusq trem nut(the black one) on all my epi and fender they are awesome and very easy to work with. Just buy one which is shaped for epiphone they fits perectly but you might need to file the nut down a bit(sand paper works great). gl.

 

[DonLP]

I use graphtech tusq trem nut(the black one) on all my epi and fender they are awesome and very easy to work with. Just buy one which is shaped for epiphone they fits perectly but you might need to file the nut down a bit(sand paper works great). gl.

Let's see a PIC!!!!

 

[rdsmith3]

I just replaced the nut in my Epi Les Paul traditional pro with that same Tusq nut.

It is not difficult, just tedious. The hardest part was getting the old one out, carefully, without screwing up something. They used some strong glue on it.

With the new one, I have had it in for a couple of weeks but I am going to sand it down some more. It is a bit too high. There was a lot of trial and error in doing this because I did not want to screw up the nut by sanding too much off. I obviously did not glue it, and I am not sure it really needs to be glued. It fits very snugly in the slot.

For the ends, I used a file. I did not want it to protrude from the side of the neck, so it's OK to get a little more aggressive with the shaping.

I did not notice a difference in the tone, but I definitely notice improved tuning. With the old one, I would go through the following process for a string that was flat:

- turn tuning peg a little bit; no change apparent on tuner
- turn tuning peg a little bit more; no change apparent on tuner
- turn tuning peg a little bit more; big change apparent on tuner; now string is sharp

With the new nut, small turns of the tuner translate to small changes in tuning.

 

[KP]

Go on Ebay... way cheaper.

http://cgi.ebay.com/GRAPH-TECH-TUSQ...466?pt=Guitar_Accessories&hash=item588b1f60ca

 

[theMETALone]

What is the difference between the Tusq Trem nut and the Tusq nut they say is for the Epiphone?

 

[doodie]

What is the difference between the Tusq Trem nut and the Tusq nut they say is for the Epiphone?

here's the info
Products*&*Ordering - Graph Tech

btw, they now offer white trem nut if you think the black nut is wierd on the lp.

I dont have the clear shot on the headstock and my digicam is broken so for now here's the old pic of my epi

http://i276.photobucket.com/albums/kk7/tccwang/100_0674.jpg
http://i276.photobucket.com/albums/kk7/tccwang/100_0676.jpg

 

[-=[Shifty]=-]

Definitely take it to a mechanic. Make sure he changes the oil, too.

 

[LarsK]

So, what is better? Graph Tech Tusq or bone? They claim to be as good as bone now.