TomN Posted December 28, 2006 Report Share Posted December 28, 2006 What is the recommended process for removing a nut from a traditional Strat neck? Can it be done without damaging the nut to just shave it down a little, or do you need to replace and make a whole new nut? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unclej Posted December 28, 2006 Report Share Posted December 28, 2006 start by trying to hook a fingernail under one end and see if it will lift right out. if it won't it's probably glued in. if that's the case take a small piece of wood and place it at the very end of the nut and tap it with a small hammer. that should break the glue loose and allow it to be slipped right out. and you should be able to "shave" it down a little and re-use it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryanb Posted December 28, 2006 Report Share Posted December 28, 2006 I agree with unclej, but before you do that, cut the finish around the nut with a sharp knife (if that guitar has finish onto the nut). The poly on newer Fenders will hold the nut in, and you don't want to rip off a chuck of finish knocking the nut out. Also, be very careful not to break off the sliver of wood behind the nut (on the peghead side). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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