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Putting a new nut on guitar

  • 17-11-2008 11:43pm
    #1
    evil-monkey
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    I have an acoustic guitar on which the action isn't great. Is it possible to put a new nut on it to improve this?? If yes, is it a complicated / expensive thing to go about doing??


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  • #2
    NoQuarter
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,624 ✭✭✭NoQuarter


    nope, ya can do it yourself, just get a knife and jimmy it out being careful in the process, it would also tap out from the side! its only held on by a little bit of glue, ya can buy nuts in waltons etc....


  • #3
    Dord
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    Relatively easy to do (but takes patience to get the action right), cost next to nothing (a couple of euro) and can improve a guitar greatly. I'd recommend a bone nut.


  • #4
    Doctor J
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    If the action is too high it would be easier to file the slots down a little, rather than replace the whole nut.


  • #5
    CianRyan
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    Doctor J wrote: »
    If the action is too high it would be easier to file the slots down a little, rather than replace the whole nut.

    Was about to say that.

    Damn it, to slow.


  • #6
    evil-monkey
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,663 ✭✭✭evil-monkey


    would it be expensive to get done professionally??


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  • #7
    Doctor J
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    It shouldn't be. It's a 15 minute job to file the slots if you take your time. Alternatively, if you fancy trying it yourself, you could get a cheapo little nut file set froma fella called Monte Barrett, I think. Google the name, it's not a great set but it will do the job.


  • #8
    Darkstrike
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 476 ✭✭Darkstrike


    I'd just tap the nut off, and file the underside a little with a flat file, would seem easier than filing a groove for the high strings on a guitar.


  • #9
    Voodu Child
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    Just before you get too far ahead of yourself, make sure the nut is high before making any modifications.

    Your action is the result of a few different factors in combination (nut height, saddle height, truss relief) so before you make any permanent adjustment, just make sure you're happy that lowering the nut will achieve what you want, as opposed to one of the other factors (or a combination).


  • #10
    evil-monkey
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,663 ✭✭✭evil-monkey


    voodoo_child wrote: »
    Just before you get too far ahead of yourself, make sure the nut is high before making any modifications.

    Your action is the result of a few different factors in combination (nut height, saddle height, truss relief) so before you make any permanent adjustment, just make sure you're happy that lowering the nut will achieve what you want, as opposed to one of the other factors (or a combination).

    exactly. i really think i should get this professionally done. i ain't no handy man and don't reckon i have the expertise do decide if the cause is the nut or not


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