Question about NUT removal...............

HWY1Strat · **Posted:** Sat May 07, 2011 12:24 am

I'm looking to remove/replace the nut on my Strat.
How does one remove a nut without butchering the neck?

nikininja · **Posted:** Sat May 07, 2011 12:46 am

Yep, it's quite easy.

Take a scalpel/kraft knife. Slice along either side of the nut to get through any lacquer. (not needed with rosewood fretboards).
Take a large flat headed screwdriver and a mallet. Place the tip of the driver against the fretboard side of the nut. Give it a gentle tap with the mallet. Do the same on the other side of the nut.

Nut should now slide out. If not, take a nail punch and tap the side of the nut.

Care and control are everything when removing a nut.

way cool jr · **Joined:** Tue May 18, 2010 7:34 pm **Posts:** 6911

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pxcwhUhq61c

nikininja · **Posted:** Sat May 07, 2011 1:05 am

You shouldn't have to glue a properly cut nut. End of story.

I'd like to see that guy saw through a bone nut in the slot.

candycoke09 · **Joined:** Sun Dec 19, 2010 9:14 pm **Posts:** 153

It's disappointing that no one has made a lude joke about this topic yet.

HWY1Strat · **Posted:** Sat May 07, 2011 3:02 pm

candycoke09 wrote:

It's disappointing that no one has made a lude joke about this topic yet.

Yeah....being an ADULT really SUCKS!!!

tbazzone · **Posted:** Sun May 08, 2011 5:39 am

Should only be attempted by a surgon. :mrgreen:

There.

slyd · **Posted:** Sun May 08, 2011 9:34 am

@tbazzone & candycoke, judging by yore spelling, ar ther ani adilts here ? hehe ("lude" = lewd) , (surgon = surgeon). :lol:

slyd · **Posted:** Sun May 08, 2011 9:42 am

No offence guys, only ribbin' you !

But, wrt glue, not necessary for a strat nut. A friction-fit, as well as the tension of the strings will keep it solid.
Just google "replacing a stratocaster nut", or similar, and you will receive a wealth of information.

tbazzone · **Posted:** Sun May 08, 2011 11:38 am

My spelling is ok, its my typing thats the problem.

super kud · **Posted:** Sun May 08, 2011 12:13 pm

Why are you wanting to remove your nut? are you !@$? :lol:

candycoke09 · **Joined:** Sun Dec 19, 2010 9:14 pm **Posts:** 153

The BB rolling around in my head must have hit a speed bump. I guess maybe I was thinking about 'lludes. :mrgreen:

slyd · **Posted:** Mon May 09, 2011 8:26 am

Okay, now . . . back to the nut . . . .HWY1Strat ! :lol:

Let us know how you go.
If you do have any questions further, just ask. I've done a couple :mrgreen:

HWY1Strat · **Posted:** Mon May 09, 2011 2:24 pm

slyd wrote:

Okay, now . . . back to the nut . . . .HWY1Strat ! :lol:

Let us know how you go.
If you do have any questions further, just ask. I've done a couple :mrgreen:

All is well! Using a combination of advice here and from Google, I successfully replaced my nut! It came out (literally) better than expected.
I put the finished product under another thread entitled "Ta Daaaaaah!"
But here she is again........my 1st (gasp!!) nut-job!!
A Fender 60's Reverse Special with a 2011 American Special lefty neck!

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