Where can I get a Compensated nut?

[Pittman75]

Hey guys,

So it looks like I won't be able to afford an ernie ball anytime soon . But I have this OLP JP lying around that's a possible fixer upper. It plays decently, needs new tuners, pickups, and some fretwork. I also wanted to get a compensated nut like those available on the real EBMM JP's. Where could I find such a thing? I know Ernie Ball doesn't sell parts...which is another question for another thread
but all help is appreciated.

 

[Colin]

you won't be able to get one for your olp. the compensated nut sits in a different spot to the regular nut. plus you would have to return your old compensated nut and provide a serial number.

 

[TNT]

Stick around, you'll find plenty of "compensated" nuts around here. We all have jobs and get paid regularly, oh, except maybe for Stanky! Actually, I think he's working now too!

 

[JeffreyB]

There is a company that sells something similar...i think it's called 'earvana' or something like that.
I had one on a cheap guitar years ago, and it made a big difference. I wouldn't think it would be nearly as good as what EBMM has, but it might be worth checking in to.

My advice would be to sell your OLP and get the Ernie Ball rather than sinking any money into it.

I hope that helps.

 

[Spudmurphy]

I have an earvanna and it's good. You will prolly need a competent luthier to fit it for you.

I think it's good advice to keep the guitar stock and save up for a real ball - but don't stop putting some effort into getting it set up.

My mate has an OLP axis - I did work on the neck and fretboard and it made a huge difference to the guitar.

 

[emkey]

what is exactly this compensated nut? I found it in description of EBMM JP model on eBay and couldn't find a clue what is all about. Could you tell me what is this, what for and so on Will be very grateful!

 

[Spudmurphy]

what is exactly this compensated nuts? I found it in description of JP model on eBay and couldn't find a clue what is all about. Could you tell me what is this, what for and so on Will be very grateful!

Here is the theory about intonation

Ask the Luthier

there are good points about it here too!
Guitar Shop with Guitar ER

Ernie Ball have equipped their guitars with compensated nuts (since 2005 I believe).

Here's a couple of photos of my nuts!!

 

[emkey]

To Spudmurphy: +1 thank you very much! That was good lesson for me! I'm just wondering how it's fixed when floyd rose bridge and locking nut are in use? Or maybe it's not - which is my guess.

 

[TNT]

Buzz Feiten has his own theory along this line of principle/thought. To the point where some "production" tuners being sold even come with the Feiten option, including some guitars coming with the Feiten modification. I don't necessarily agree with this personally, I've studied the issue myself and I have my own opinion.

 

[Spudmurphy]

To Spudmurphy: +1 thank you very much! That was good lesson for me! I'm just wondering how it's fixed when floyd rose bridge and locking nut are in use? Or maybe it's not - which is my guess.

^
glad to have helped.
However I could live without the compensated nuts, having survived without them for many years.
As for the query on the floyd - I can't help ya there as I have never had one.

Now get saving for ya EB

 

[Pittman75]

^
glad to have helped.
However I could live without the compensated nuts, having survived without them for many years.
As for the query on the floyd - I can't help ya there as I have never had one.

Now get saving for ya EB

Thanks spud, but it really isn't happening unless I can manage to sell off my gear *hint buy it* I wont be able to afford it for...years. And that's too long for me to go without a decent guitar.

 

[jazzbo jim]

Where could I find such a thing? .

Ask the lawyers.....

 

[JeffreyB]

^
glad to have helped.
However I could live without the compensated nuts, having survived without them for many years.
As for the query on the floyd - I can't help ya there as I have never had one.

Now get saving for ya EB

I really agree with Spud...I have had the earvanna nut on one of my guitars, I certainly could survive without it...If you have a good setup on your guitar, you should be fine. After playing for 25 years, I've kind of learned how to manipulate certain things with my fretting hand to deal with the shortcomings of a guitar's tuning imperfections.

However, I have a feeling that once I play an EBMM with a compensated nut (done the right way), I'd probably be spoiled and never be able to play without it.

Okay, I'm rambling....

 

[Slingy]

Thanks spud, but it really isn't happening unless I can manage to sell off my gear *hint buy it* I wont be able to afford it for...years. And that's too long for me to go without a decent guitar.

If I were in your position I'd be looking for a used Sub guitar. I'm not sure if mine has a compensated nut or not, it was made in 2005, but it sure kicks ass.