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The only 12 string nut offered for sale on the Rick website is part no. 03327. Is this the one we're talking about or is there another that hasn't been offered yet?

That's the one - #3327 - used on the 330/12's. I've got one and the spacing is wider (though not much).

On some other thread, John Hall did say that there is a difference between the 360/12 spacing from the 330/12
because the binding was not felt to be a "play area".

Or maybe it was Ben;
my apologies if I made a mistake.

Why couldn't the same nut be used on a 620/12 since it has the same width and binding as the 360/12?

It could. People tend to forget that little solid-body gem...

Awesome! I have one of those. How difficult would it be to change it? I guess you would tune down the strings and pull them out of the nut to the sides?

It is held in place with a spot of Titebond yellow glue. So it takes a light tap on the nut toward the headstock, to pop it free.

1. Check the old nut against the new for height of the nut, and especially whether the string slots are the same depth. Your reference is the bottom edge of both nuts. Put them together and inspect closely. The new must be exactly like the old (assuming the old nut was just right for you). A small difference between the two can mean a big difference in action and playability.

2. The new nut could possibly be a bit too wide (a tiny bit might have to be taken of the sideburns on each side). Use a file or sandpaper block. Put it in a vise if possible while filing so you don't round it off.

3. When the new nut is just right, use a spot of yellow glue (NOT super glue!) where it contacts the fretboard end, to re-install it. Let it dry an hour or so and re-position the strings in their slots. Tune to pitch.

Thanks for the help!