Busted a Nut

[Rick]

Only this time it didn't feel good

Should I take it to a local guy and have him cut a new one or does EB have a parts department where I can order a replacement nut?

 

[jongitarz]

You can order a nut blank from EB/MM, but it will have to be shaped and slotted.

 

[Rick]

No pre cut nuts?

I don't want to slam any local techs since I have no experience with any of them but I have concerns that my baby won't be as good as before.

 

[tommyindelaware]

Only this time it didn't feel good

Should I take it to a local guy and have him cut a new one or does EB have a parts department where I can order a replacement nut?

if it simply cracked in half.....it may be repairable.......

 

[jongitarz]

We shape and cut the nut slots on the neck. We can do this for you if you would like to send your instrument here.

 

[Rick]

if it simply cracked in half.....it may be repairable.......

It cracked dead center of the B string slot

 

[Rick]

We shape and cut the nut slots on the neck. We can do this for you if you would like to send your instrument here.

How long would that take?

 

[tommyindelaware]

It cracked dead center of the B string slot

that can be glued easily............but not while it's in position.....
does both sides slide out of the nut slot ??????

 

[Rick]

that can be glued easily............but not while it's in position.....
does both sides slide out of the nut slot ??????

Just the little half comes out but only when the bass isn't strung up. When the strings are on it it stays in place.

What kind of glue should I use and where do I get it?

 

[Disquieter]

Just the little half comes out but only when the bass isn't strung up. When the strings are on it it stays in place.

What kind of glue should I use and where do I get it?

super glue should work, i don't know if this situation is calling for gorrilla glue or not, probly not

 

[Rick]

I thought about super glue but wouldn't rip the **** out of the neck wood when I replace the nut for a permanent fix?

 

[tommyindelaware]

I thought about super glue but wouldn't rip the **** out of the neck wood when I replace the nut for a permanent fix?

yes it would. that's what i meant by not in position.
you have to remove the nut to glue it. i use a vise to hold the nut in proper position....glue it....sand the faces smooth..then re insert.

 

[Urwordsbreakmed]

hahahahhahahahaahahah dude that sucks lol.. this one time my brother was talking on the fone to some girl with his legs crossed ... and my other brother was like joel you shouldnt sit like that your gonna bust a nut lmao

 

[cgworkman]

I'd just send it to EB. Why chance it?

But that's just me.

 

[shaver]

wow i've been gone for a loong time. alot of new people i havent seen

 

[Fuzzy Dustmite]

Welcome back, Shaver! Longtime, no?

 

[shaver]

yehh long time. just been doing alot with the band and prep for the ton of jazz i'm involved with duering the year. btw, my band has some new stuff online, check it and tell me what you think, the mix is horibal just to let you know, but the idea is there. www.myspace.com/allinblind


its good to be back

 

[bits]

Hi all, I just registered because I just got an sr5! I got it second hand from this guy who got it in Japan...I know this thread hasn't seen activity in a while, but I have kind of the same problem and to make matters worse, I live in the Philippines...we do have a local distributor, but my experiences dealing with them have been less than fun. Is there any replacement nut for an sr5 I can order online internationally?