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I don't think you're supposed to use super glue. Most places recommend two small drops of Elmer's wood glue. I'm not sure if this applies to brass nuts though. You need to be able to knock the nut off with a couple light taps if it needs to be replaced and super glue might affix the nut to the point that this process can cause damage. I'm sure Spacey will be able to help more though as I am not a guitar builder. Cheers.

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I actually have a bunch of nuts to replace. I seem to break every darned one on every guitar I handle. That was mostly due to me whipping them across stages in bouts of theatrical mayhem but the hilarious part is the two new guitars I now own where the nuts are still perfectly intact weren't cut properly at the factory so even after a full set up I'm getting an ever so slight fret buzz because the slots are too low. It's a problem. I however am just going to send them to the shop because it seems precuts aren't available for these brands and I do not have the patience, skill, tools or time to cut my own. Very annoying. Good luck.

Mike,

By the photos it looks like you did an excellent job.

It appears to be "sitting" upright and square to the fretboard
and a nice tight fit...probably doesn't slide easily...that's good.
The bottom being nice and the nut having a solid foundation as
you say is excellent. -( not having a good fit is a tone killer)

The only reason for glue is so string tension from side to side (naturally)
doesn't move the nut.

A very small drop or two of super glue is fine. When I apply it I use a
toothpick or something similiar and put a very small drop or two.

One just doesn't want to go overboard so if needs to be changed it tears up stuff.

A good fit and not sliding side to side is the game.


I'm proud you would ask me.

Since I've answered let me tell you what I don't like that I see.
Just about half of the E string should be setting in the nut.

Now when you lower it (if you can) then the other strings will or
may need to come down too.

When you are setting the nut action you do not want to have it glued in.
Make certain you have the slot depths cut correctly ( nut action) - personally
I use a dial indicator to set and then play it and make changes as needed.

You probably know Mike but make sure the neck bow, string height and intonation
are very close before dialing in the nut action. You may set the string height a 64th
on the low side to assure you don't cut the nut slots to deep....that way when you
raise the string height back up a little you're raising the nut action and if you dialed
it in good it won't be enough height change to make it play sharp.

Best Mike

Beepster


I actually have a bunch of nuts to replace. I seem to break every darned one Good luck.

you busted a nut???

Sorry...here's some blanks. unbleached and bleached

Heh... I was trying ever so hard to not make that joke but there it is. One might say I bust nuts frequently. Anyway, as usual Spacey your post has taught me something. Cheers.

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You're very welcome Mike.
I'm sure you know to taper the slots down -at
or a little lower than the string angle to the machines.
Making sure there is a little shelf in the slot on the fretboard side.
I have to wear those magnifying headbands for that part...geeze
getting old is weird.

Glad you're getting something from this Beepster!