Guitar chord forum - chordie — How do I fix a nut?

Re: How do I fix a nut?

null@example.com (Joe D. Roadie) — Sat, 27 Mar 2010 01:57:22 +0000

If it is a decent guitar, it is worth getting it done by a pro.
I've built several guitars totally from scratch and many from parts, but I still take them to someone else to get the nuts cut. Wow, that sounded bad.
Anyway, it is important to playability and intonation.

Re: How do I fix a nut?

null@example.com (selso) — Wed, 24 Mar 2010 21:55:17 +0000

bensonp wrote:

You beat me to it selso.

great minds think alike. or is it twisted minds? I forget.

Re: How do I fix a nut?

null@example.com (bensonp) — Wed, 24 Mar 2010 14:20:04 +0000

You beat me to it selso.

Re: How do I fix a nut?

null@example.com (selso) — Wed, 24 Mar 2010 13:34:34 +0000

How do you fix a nut? Put'em in the insane asylum!....... Sorry I had too.

Re: How do I fix a nut?

null@example.com (Doug_Smith) — Wed, 24 Mar 2010 07:01:50 +0000

Well, I suppose that would work.... but generally they are glued with either an epoxy or superglue. It's a good idea to scrape off any old glue residue before installing the new nut. Even a wood glue would work, but you don't want to use anything that will not allow a firm hard bond so that vibrations can be transferred to the neck properly.

Be aware that unless it is a "factory" replacement, it will likely have to be filed (cut to depth and width for the strings) which is usually done to set the action as part of a professional setup, along with any bridge adjustment.

Take Care;
Doug

How do I fix a nut?

null@example.com (TheOnlyTaylor) — Wed, 24 Mar 2010 05:43:04 +0000

My dad bought a classical guitar about a year ago and a couple of months ago the nut on it broke. Exactly how do I fix it?
Do I just shove some silicone in between the new nut and the guitar, clamp it down and let it dry....or is there some really sketchy catch to this where I need to get someone with Experience?