Seems like it would be easier if I could get one pre cut. Anybody know where to get one. Thanks.
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Seems like it would be easier if I could get one pre cut. Anybody know where to get one. Thanks.
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I've never seen a pre-cut bone nut for any type of guitar. As far as I know, all you can get are blanks.
The nuts that are "pre-cut" are actually molded plastic of some sort. You could try Micarta or Tusq as a substitute.
Oh they exist. Just not for a 3 string.
This is just an example. You can find them in a bunch of configurations.
http://www.cbgitty.com/cigar-box-guitar-parts/1pc-bone-nut-for-conc...
In that case, I would take the uke nut and cut off one of the slots, so that you now have a 3 string nut - easy peasy.
But would the sting spacing and depth be correct?
You can buy blanks from many places ,including Gitty,but almost invariably it will need cutting or shaping of some kind to suit your guitar for action etc,making a nut in itself is pretty easy,but making it work at it's best is a little harder,and buying an off the shelf nut or blank ,you will probably still have to dial it in to suit