Members Steadfastly Posted May 21, 2011 Members Share Posted May 21, 2011 I want to raise the nut on my 12 string and then re-use it again but require some help since I've never done this before. Here are the questions I'm wondering about. 1) How do I remove the nut cleanly so as not to mark the headstock or destroy the nut?2) What should I use as a shim?3) Which glue should I use when putting on the shim and reattaching the nut? Thanks for any assistance you can give me. Steadfastly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members thick_mike Posted May 21, 2011 Members Share Posted May 21, 2011 Some nuts can be removed easily by tapping from the side (i.e. from e to E). You can use a wooden peg so that you don't damage it with the hammer. Shim with acrylic binding or similar plastic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Steadfastly Posted May 22, 2011 Author Members Share Posted May 22, 2011 Some nuts can be removed easily by tapping from the side (i.e. from e to E). You can use a wooden peg so that you don't damage it with the hammer.Shim with acrylic binding or similar plastic. Mike: Sounds very sensible to me. Thanks very much. Any idea what type of glue? Would any good quality glue good for wood and plastic do the trick? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Flatline Posted May 22, 2011 Members Share Posted May 22, 2011 A small drop of wood glue or even white elmers glue will work. You just want to hold it in place not make it permanent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members DeepEnd Posted May 22, 2011 Members Share Posted May 22, 2011 I've removed nuts by placing a block of wood against the fretboard side of the nut and tapping gently with a hammer. It helps to use an X-Acto or other knife and score at the base of the nut on the headstock side. That said, you'd be better off replacing the nut rather than using a shim. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Steadfastly Posted May 22, 2011 Author Members Share Posted May 22, 2011 Thanks for the replies. I'm taking this with me on a trip and I plan on doing this while I'm away and since I'm leaving Monday, your replies are right on time! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members thick_mike Posted May 22, 2011 Members Share Posted May 22, 2011 As with most things luthiery (?) Frets dot com is a fantastic resource: shim action general nut info nut removal and fitting Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Steadfastly Posted May 23, 2011 Author Members Share Posted May 23, 2011 As with most things luthiery (?) Frets dot com is a fantastic resource:shimactiongeneral nut infonut removal and fitting Mike: Thanks again. That is great information! Regards, Steadfastly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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