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How to exchange a nut
Posted: Sat Aug 23, 2008 4:28 am
by heinpete
Just need some advice: I have a nut glued into the fingerboard with superglue
. What is the best way to get it off without damaging the fingerboard too much?
Does heating up before (hairdryer) make any difference? Your comments are highly appreciated!
Re: How to exchange a nut
Posted: Sat Aug 23, 2008 5:25 pm
by basmansam
I just replaced the nut on my '90 V63. You have to score (with an exacto knife) all the the way around the nut, then lightly tap with a hammer to a small block of wood against the nut and should come off no problem. You may have to sand the wood where the glue was. Good Luck, I'm sure you will be fine.
Re: How to exchange a nut
Posted: Sun Aug 24, 2008 10:59 am
by longhouse
I divorced mine.
Oh wait...
Re: How to exchange a nut
Posted: Mon Aug 25, 2008 10:17 am
by jingle_jangle
No hairdryer. It could blister the finish, and you'd be hurting almost as much as your guitar...
No more superglue, either. I use it only in a serious pinch, and then only a tiny speck. Correct adhesive is either white or yellow glue (Elmer's or Titebond AR). Just a bit, let it set up for an hour or two, string up, tune to pitch.
Re: How to exchange a nut
Posted: Tue Aug 26, 2008 4:47 am
by heinpete
Sorry!
I promise: No more superglue for nut replacement!!!
But what is a good trick (is there any) to remove the old one? Basmansam just mentioned the mechanical "crude" procedure.
Re: How to exchange a nut
Posted: Tue Aug 26, 2008 9:10 am
by jps
heinpete wrote: Sorry!
I promise: No more superglue for nut replacement!!!
But what is a good trick (is there any) to remove the old one? Basmansam just mentioned the mechanical "crude" procedure.
Talk to it gently, then bang it.
Re: How to exchange a nut
Posted: Tue Aug 26, 2008 9:57 am
by jingle_jangle
heinpete wrote: Sorry!
I promise: No more superglue for nut replacement!!!
But what is a good trick (is there any) to remove the old one? Basmansam just mentioned the mechanical "crude" procedure.
That's how I remove 'em--block of wood, tap with hammer. The scoring is only necessary if there's factory varnish over the nut. And the factory doesn't use super glue...
Re: How to exchange a nut
Posted: Wed Aug 27, 2008 3:37 am
by heinpete
Thank you everybody, it worked well! The nut is out, no damage at the fingerboard!
Re: How to exchange a nut
Posted: Wed Aug 27, 2008 5:00 pm
by wints
OK....
What to use, if trying to delicately glue together a vintage bone nut then Paul?
Re: How to exchange a nut
Posted: Thu Aug 28, 2008 9:23 pm
by basmansam
heinpete wrote:Thank you everybody, it worked well! The nut is out, no damage at the fingerboard!
Glad it worked out for you Peter. Let us know how you make out with the nut installation.