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Al Terhune


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Post  Posted 29 Dec 2012 2:41 pm    
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I need a 10-string nut made - hopefully identical (within reason) of the original. The fourth string notch was cut deeper for a heavier gauge - I'm sure a custom order or Alkire tuning or something. In the alternative, can those grooves be filled with anything and refiled?[/i]
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Don McGregor

 

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Post  Posted 29 Dec 2012 3:23 pm    
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Tell us what it's made of, and I'm sure someone can offer a solution.
What instrument is the nut on?
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Glenn Uhler

 

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Trenton, New Jersey, USA
Post  Posted 29 Dec 2012 4:18 pm     Custom nut?
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If you can give us more details, we might be able to help. Post a picture of the nut and instrument, along with what you think the nut is made of.
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Al Terhune


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Post  Posted 29 Dec 2012 5:36 pm    
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I don't have the guitar yet - but will on Friday. It's a Gibson and has the same type of nut as the EH125/150 group.
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John McCall

 

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Post  Posted 29 Dec 2012 6:33 pm    
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Have you talked to Dewitt at Scotty's?
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Al Terhune


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Post  Posted 29 Dec 2012 7:13 pm    
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Thanks, John. I'll get in touck with Dewitt.
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Glenn Uhler

 

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Post  Posted 29 Dec 2012 8:14 pm     Nut replacement
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Depending on the age of the instrument, the material originally used for the nut might not be available. You can hardly go wrong with a "Tusk" replacement nut.
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David Mason


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Cambridge, MD, USA
Post  Posted 30 Dec 2012 11:15 am    
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Stewart-MacDonald, Warmoth and LMII all sell bone blanks you can cut yourself - I've been buying "acoustic guitar saddles" from LMII because you can get two nuts out of one. Any competent guitar repairman or technician can make you something that works, once you have it on hand.

http://www.lmii.com/CartTwo/thirdproducts.asp?CategoryName=Nuts+%26+Saddles&NameProdHeader=Nuts+%26+Saddles
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