If the nut is broken, too low or the slots are too wide it might be necessary to replace it. In this episode I will show you how to swap the nut on your guitar and how to make a new bone nut from scratch. Enjoy, and If you have any questions please leave a comment!
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Interesting bits and pieces:
0:00 Introduction
0:38 How to remove the old nut
1:35 Measuring, sawing & filing the new nut
3:36 Spacing of the nut slots & filing
4:53 Polishing the nut
5:29 Test the nut before gluing it!
6:05 Gluing the nut
6:29 Filing the nut slots to their final depth
7:13 Time for a test ride
7:53 Outtakes
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