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Topic: 7-string, nickel nut for Gibson Console Grande - 1940/1950s |
Stephen Bedell
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Virginia, USA
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Posted 22 May 2013 11:04 am |
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Hi, just found my first lap steel at an estate sale. Unfortunately, it is missing its 7-string, nickel nut for the upper neck. I have uploaded an image of the 8-string that did come with it, in hopes that someone can help me find the 7-string version.
If you have any leads for shops that may have vintage part bins, etc, please pass them my way. I am new to this, and I want to restore this ole' girl the right way.
Thanks for looking:
(click the image for larger version)
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Jim Palenscar
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Oceanside, Calif, USA
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Posted 23 May 2013 5:34 am
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| That one appears to have 8 slots in it- I made some for a customer and, while I was at it, made a few extras- how long is it? |
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Stephen Bedell
From:
Virginia, USA
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Posted 24 May 2013 4:03 am
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Hi Jim,
VERY kind of you to respond. That is the original bridge that DID come in the box of random parts at the estate sale. Unfortunately, the 7 string one is missing. I'm sorry, should have been more clear. I posted that so people would know what they look like.
For the record, it is 2.5" long, about 3/16" thick, and has two 1/4" spikes about 3/8 of an inch from the ends of the nut. The notches are a 32nd or two smaller than 3/8" apart.
I would guess the 7 string would be identical other than string positioning.... |
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Jim Palenscar
From:
Oceanside, Calif, USA
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Posted 24 May 2013 6:57 am
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| ok- those that I made (out of brass and then had chromed) are 2 1/4" long and I pre-slotted them w 6 slots gauged for C6 tuning (which isn't a big deal). |
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Stephen Bedell
From:
Virginia, USA
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Posted 24 May 2013 3:48 pm
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| Thanks anyway Jim. |
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