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I've only taken off a handful of nuts before, so by no means am I an expert on this sort of thing. But for me, it's always been a super light tap to remove. In fact, it's always been the first super light exploratory test tap that I think is too little force, that took the nut off. I think nuts are usually not glued in the traditional meaning of "glued-in", but more like barely tacked on.
And I have used both white and CA glue to install on wood guitars, and always use minimal amount of glue, just enough to tack it in place... we're talking about a drop. On this of660 was my first carbon fiber guitar, so I used a tiny drop of CA glue and spread it over 2 sections, thinking it'd be enough. But the next time that I took the neck off, the nut popped off, so I applied a tiny bit more the second time, and it seems to be holding. But it's just enough to keep it in place, I'd guess that I could remove it with just my fingers, if I wanted to. In any case, I too would encourage minimal amount of any glue, just enough to keep it in place, not really gluing in place permanently. And I also agree that you'd not want too much silicone, as it's a squishy material that may dampen the vibration? |
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I put a zero-glide on my (wooden, sorry!) recording king. I'm a big fan of zero-frets, maybe because I had one on my first guitar as a kid and didn't even know it was unusual. I build cigar box guitars for a hobby, usually fretless, and I've started putting zero frets on them too. It just makes a lot of sense.
Now you've got me thinking I might put one on my GX.....
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I ordered a zero fret today to give it a try on my OF660. You got me wondering. They don't cost much and like you said,you can always go back to the old nut. I'll try in place with just string tension before I try any type of adhesive.
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A recon I be getting one or two as well... see what you started?!?
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Speaking of things falling off. I tried the second tall saddle that came with the guitar and noticed a difference in tone. Not for the better. When I went to go back to the original saddle I noticed the tall saddle was quite a bit thinner and a very sloppy fit in the slot. fell right out when turned upside down. Maybe under tension it canted toward the neck and did not have good contact on the bottom? I think I will pick up another at my local music shop and fit a new one a bit more snug like the one that came installed.
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Haha awesome. It’s not expensive, so hopefully it’s worth the effort for you guys. They make a bunch of sizes, I’ve got them in 2 other guitars that are 1 11/16”.
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Crab;
This type of contribution makes the forum both interesting and informing. Thank you. |
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I had one off those once.... turns out someone had it before me. So I guess it was used.
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Lol, not sure if you had an wacko once, or an opinion once, but good thing it was pre ownedd.
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I don't play my '74 Guild D50 much anymore due to its feeling too stiff. I may try this to see if it would make a difference.
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