I’ve noticed that many members install bone nuts on their acoustic guitars, and feel that is a beneficial mod. Has anyone here done it to an electric? Did you notice a difference? My old Tele is giong into the shop, and I’m wondering...Thanks
Bone nut on electrics?
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I’ve had lots of bone nuts on electrics over the years. Couple of metal ones, too.
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parker_knoll
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Bone nuts are good. Two of my Guilds have them
Did you notice a difference from the stock nut?
It’s a ‘95, and the nut is stock, plastic, I guess.
I’m just curious if it’s worth doing while the tech has it.
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i would imagine density plays a part. The nut and the saddles are the only contact points of the strings so it’s not surprising to me that they have a huge effect.
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I would. It is fairly inexpensive. Bone is better. I notice a difference in response.
SFIV1967
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Some opinions about nut material on electric guitars:
www.frudua.com
Ralf
Difference in guitar nut material - Frudua Craftpedia
Each different guitar nut material features its own sound and tonal properties affecting the way the instruments sounds.
www.frudua.com
Ralf
Thanks. Interesting reading.Some opinions about nut material on electric guitars:
Difference in guitar nut material - Frudua Craftpedia
Each different guitar nut material features its own sound and tonal properties affecting the way the instruments sounds.
Ralf
parker_knoll
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One was in '62 X175, the other is in my 2001 M70 - I think the nut is stock in both cases but the X175 could be a replacement.
parker_knoll
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this guy presents a lot of opinion as factSome opinions about nut material on electric guitars:
Difference in guitar nut material - Frudua Craftpedia
Each different guitar nut material features its own sound and tonal properties affecting the way the instruments sounds.
Ralf
I guess you can do what you like on your own website
Guildedagain
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Bone is a night and day difference over plastic, on any guitar. Acoustic resonance is just as important on an electric guitar.
I regularly removed brass nuts from vintage Les Paul/SG I was buying and selling some years back, and replaced them with bone for proper looks. People did it to brighten up the instruments, part of an 80's fad for more sustain.
I regularly removed brass nuts from vintage Les Paul/SG I was buying and selling some years back, and replaced them with bone for proper looks. People did it to brighten up the instruments, part of an 80's fad for more sustain.