What is the best material for replacing a Strat nut?
Tusq
Brass
Bone
Graphite
What is the best material for replacing a Strat nut?
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I'm not sure there is a 'best', but I went with Tusq here. Not overly expensive, and very consistant quality. I've seen many like bone for acoustics, but being a natural material, it can vary in quality and end result.
If you're looking to replace yours, maybe have a look into the LSR roller nut, they look like a good alternative as well.
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Last edited by Algonquin; August 13th, 2009 at 06:40 AM.
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Depends on the guitar. I like graphite for guitars with trems but I feel that a nut that is cut well is more important than the material it's made from. That doesn't happen as often as it should.
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Originally Posted by hubberjub
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If we are talking material change for the sake of change, money could be better spent elsewhere. However, it is up to the individual and it is their money.
If I had to make a change and the options listed were my choices - I would go with bone.
Mark
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Just ordered a bone nut.
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Graphtech saddles and nuts are great for my strats:
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Bone is my overall choice, but like hubber said, it's more important that it's cut right. Any nut is acceptable to me as long as it doesn't bind the strings. And a dose of Nut Sauce will equalize 'em all, pretty much.
I do hate locking nuts, and just got rid of one when I sold my Ibanez S520EX. I'll go w locking tuners any day. But I'm not a brutal whammy user, so standard tuners are usually fine w me. The Pings on my MIM Fat Strat work just fine. Most all my others use Gotohs, Grovers or Schallers - no problems, hardtail or whammy...
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I'm glad you asked because I've been wondering about it myself, along with getting a new trem block kit from GFS.
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Oh, and I'm a big fan of bone nuts and saddles for acoustics. Can't really contribute for electrics.
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