Mike $
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...or does it burn and make a mess like some other plastics do?
I replaced my nut with a bone one and would like to experiment on the old Tusq nut that was slotted off-center from the factory. Thanks.
jun 1, 3021
I am overwhelmed by all the responses to this thread. To anyone with interest, here is what I found out:
- Yes you can use Superglue and baking soda on a tusq nut and re-slot it.
- It is really easy to do if you have some files. (I got some Music Nomad files from Sweetwater, great service btw, that were really inexpensive and work great)
- You don't need to use baking soda. It works even better if you just pour superglue over the existing slots. When I tried with baking soda, it took 3 tries to get the slot filed without the soda/glue patch breaking apart. You should prepare the nut with blue tape or similar tape to avoid a mess and leave it on quite a while to ensure it's dry.
The experience was very educational. In addition, I experimented on the saddle to get better action throughout the neck. Most important take-away was that it is simple to do this myself and have gotten over the fear of making irreparable adjustments. I can always cut a new nut or saddle myself with confidence. Now to purchase some bone for further experimentation.
I replaced my nut with a bone one and would like to experiment on the old Tusq nut that was slotted off-center from the factory. Thanks.
jun 1, 3021
I am overwhelmed by all the responses to this thread. To anyone with interest, here is what I found out:
- Yes you can use Superglue and baking soda on a tusq nut and re-slot it.
- It is really easy to do if you have some files. (I got some Music Nomad files from Sweetwater, great service btw, that were really inexpensive and work great)
- You don't need to use baking soda. It works even better if you just pour superglue over the existing slots. When I tried with baking soda, it took 3 tries to get the slot filed without the soda/glue patch breaking apart. You should prepare the nut with blue tape or similar tape to avoid a mess and leave it on quite a while to ensure it's dry.
The experience was very educational. In addition, I experimented on the saddle to get better action throughout the neck. Most important take-away was that it is simple to do this myself and have gotten over the fear of making irreparable adjustments. I can always cut a new nut or saddle myself with confidence. Now to purchase some bone for further experimentation.
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