Comments on: Guitar Nut Repair [Tips and Techniques]

By: Nethan Paul

Nethan Paul — Tue, 27 Nov 2018 07:49:11 +0000

I liked the pro tip shared by you. I am a beginner guitar player. I have played Gibson guitar, now need to buy a new guitar. Because the old guitar need some repairing. I have found guitar saddle screws to fix the old guitar, also looking for tips to recut the guitar nuts. Your blog is exactly what I am looking for.

By: Steve B.

Steve B. — Sun, 18 Nov 2018 17:01:07 +0000

In reply to Kelsey Austin.

Hi Kelsey,
Graph Tech makes great products for sure. As for TUSQ vs a bone nut? If you’re looking for maximum resonance transfer, you can’t beat TUSQ material because of its amorphous nature, plus it’s easy to work with. On the other hand, a traditional material such as bone imparts its own “flavour” – as does any nut material, plus it wears at the same rate of the frets.

By: Kelsey Austin

Kelsey Austin — Sun, 18 Nov 2018 11:30:24 +0000

Wow Steve, that’s the best article I’ve read about guitar nuts. Working with the nut really can be tricky. It seems like a simple part, but the nut is foundational. I especially liked your tip about using bone dust and super glue to add material to the nut. I’ve taken off too much material before and didn’t know what to do. Now I do.
I recently installed a Graph Tech TUSQ XL nut on my G&L Tele. It really did improve the resonance of the guitar. It really helps to have a set of nut files; The slots have to be so thin, no other tool can easily do the job.
I’m curious, what’s your opinion on TUSQ nut material? Is it a decent alternative to bone nut?