Nut Repair - 1st Fret Buzzing

[guitarzan2]

Talking old-school regular nuts, not Floyd locking nuts. I've got one with a couple slots worn a little low, causing some 1st fret buzzing. Anyone have any suggestions on what/how to add some material to the existing slots instead of replacing the entire nut ?

[Bengal]

I've used Super Glue before. It can take some time and you must be very careful but it can be done. Sometimes it takes a few coats to build up the slot.

Either that or you can use a paper "shim" under the string at the nut. It works but it also effects the vibration of the string.

[metalchurch79]

Dab of super glue, and various grits of sandpaper has worked for me many times. Especially considering I'm a lefty, so I'm always hackin' at something on a guitar

Good luck bro

[guitarzan2]

Any tips on how to get super glue into a little E or B slot without getting it all over the rest of the nut?

[metalchurch79]

Either be prepared to wipe it up quickly, or use masking tape or something to mask it.

Actually, I use a tooth pick to apply mine. Put the glue on the tooth pick instead, cause it's easier to control the flow.

[guitarzan2]

Either be prepared to wipe it up quickly, or use masking tape or something to mask it.

Actually, I use a tooth pick to apply mine. Put the glue on the tooth pick instead, cause it's easier to control the flow.

Thank you very much, makes perfect sense. Super glue, masking tape and toothpics. I'm on it.

[Bengal]

Yep, I use a toothpick too. Takes some geting use to but it works pretty well.

I would assume a needle would do the same thing but maybe have a smaller shaft.

[metalchurch79]

Yep, I use a toothpick too. Takes some getting use to but it works pretty well.......(smaller shaft).

Couldn't resist!

[SEEGERMANY]

Maybe I missed it, but did you mention what the nut was made from? Most of my nuts (minus the ones between my legs) are bone. My tech showed me how to take a bone blank and make "bone dust" which can be glued into the slot. I've only done it twice, but it worked well both times.

[sully]

to that point, if you have a graphite nut, take a pencil to some sandpaper.
drop a little of the graphite into the slot.
hit it with some water thin super glue.
then hit that with some accelerator.

sully

[Bengal]

Couldn't resist!

Now "shaft" is a word that can't be used here? HA!

OK. I'm adding it to the list.

[Ben...]

I may have to employ one of these techniques on my Strat. I way over-filed the nut. So all you need is super glue and an application device?

[Bengal]

Ben,
That and a steady hand.

[sully]

and some glue accelerator - you can get it at hobby lobby. it kicks ass.
now that i think of it, you can get super glue, along with very fine applicator tips to go on the super glue bottle as well.

sully