Replacing the nut
Replacing the nut
Yes, score the outside with a razorblade or you risk taking some finish out of your headstock when you knock it out. Take a rubber mallet and a chisel and tap it gently, it should come out quite easily. When you put the new nut in, make sure you aren't using carpenters glue at full concentration. Mix it with water.
score a fine line with an exacto blade to avoid damaging the finish surrounding the nut.
Once that is done, use a chisel and light tap the nut using a hammer towards one of the sides.
File the slot to ensure that all old glue/nut residues are taken care of.
Use a small amount of Elmer wood glue, like three drops. Let the glue cure/dry for 24 hrs before playing.
score a fine line with an exacto blade to avoid damaging the finish surrounding the nut.
Once that is done, use a chisel and light tap the nut using a hammer towards one of the sides.
File the slot to ensure that all old glue/nut residues are taken care of.
Use a small amount of Elmer wood glue, like three drops. Let the glue cure/dry for 24 hrs before playing.
Great reply man you definately included all the steps I tried in on a cheap guitar before my good ones I would say that also helps if at all possible its easy to overglue
guys i was replacing the nut on my eclipse and when i got the old nut off i noticed my slot/seat has a shallow channel cut on the low e side and is flat on the high side and un even causing a un flush fit on the high side i cannot belive they cut that slot like this i do not know if it should have a channel or be flat like they caught there msitake before cutting the rest of it i cannot believe i did not notice this until now i would have sent it back the guitars is a few years old should i contact esp or just take it some were and see what it will cost
From what I've heard a light tap with a hammer will do the job. You don't need much glue to keep it in place.
I haven't had to do that with any of my guitars (though my fuck'dster could certainly use a new nut), but that's the unanimous solution I've heard.