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contoured nut?
While looking over my bass last night, I noticed that the nut is contoured. Is this for aesthetic reasons only or does it serve some sort of purpose (like mass reduction)? Also, has Smith ever experimented with other materials, or possibly an adjustable nut?
I am rebuilding one of my old basses and toying with the idea of making my own nut (and bridge maybe). I've found very little information about the theory behind materials and mass and what affect they have on tone. Pearl, Bone, Nylon, Graphite, Brass, Steel, etc. Each manufacturer seems to have a preference but not much info on why. Any experience that any of you have would be appreciated. |
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my Nuts..
Ok, hold the jokes guys...
I have made Bone (plastic?) nuts, Ebony Nuts and Brass Nuts. I have also re-cut some Graphite type Nuts as well. I prefer either Ebony or Brass. The Brass has mass. Scalloped (contoured), it has slightly less mass. We did both types in the beginning on the Smith Basses. For the extra little time it takes, I prefer the look of the Scalloped design. A Nut holds the strings in place and should be solid. The least amount of moving parts a Bass has, the better it will transfer the sound. Adjustable Nuts? No thanks. It would have to be adjustable per string or just make it right to begin with. |
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my nuts
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Hey, but seriously, it's like the Doc said, "if they don't have the right contour/shape, somethin is wrong".
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Tim Bishop Last edited by Tim Bishop; 12-23-2007 at 08:44 PM. |
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ok ok...
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True Story.. Guys.. you can't make this stuff up!.. |
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Lol!
That's funny!
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Did you get her phone number?
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