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bad porcupine · June 1st, 2006, 11:08 PM

...and if you are, is it worthwhile?

GUITARmole · June 2nd, 2006, 04:36 AM

Yes and yes. I use one and it's well worth it if you're anal about chords sounding in tune.

chickenpicker · June 2nd, 2006, 06:14 AM

I recall someone (Rob DiStefano, I think) posting that a well set up guitar, with a properly cut nut, was just as good.

As I have no experience of Earvana nuts, I can't comment from personal experience though.

Johnny Caster · June 2nd, 2006, 01:25 PM

do these work with compensated saddles or is it one or the other?

moonshiner · June 2nd, 2006, 02:11 PM

I have 2 of them installed... I think they work great... YES a well cut nut will be just as good, if not better... but, they are good...

claudel · June 2nd, 2006, 03:41 PM

Yes and Yes.

I can hear the difference.

YMMV

bad porcupine · June 2nd, 2006, 03:50 PM

...did you install it yourself, or have someone do it?

claudel · June 2nd, 2006, 08:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bad porcupine

...did you install it yourself, or have someone do it?

I installed the OEM version myself on a new USACG neck.

It was a hassle free installation.

I also installed a retrofit one on the previous neck and it was
relatively easy, but I needed an accurate tuner to adjust it.

The installation instructions on the Earvana site are
quite complete and easy to follow.

I'm moderately experienced as a guitar mechanic, but far from a professional.

jdimitri · June 2nd, 2006, 10:08 PM

Hmm i'm ordering one for my tele, which one should i get??
And i haven't done much guitar tech-ing other than changing strings, intonating and replacing pickups... Do you reckon i can get it done myself???
If so, how and do i need any tools?

bad porcupine · June 2nd, 2006, 10:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jdimitri

Hmm i'm ordering one for my tele, which one should i get??

That's what I was wondering also, as the two Fender-style nuts offered on the Earvana web site were not exact matches for my 1.650" nut-width '72 Tele Deluxe. I sent an email to the company and they wrote back with this message:

"You could go either way, Check your string spread. Our 1-5/8" spread is (E-E 1.38 ) and 1-11/16" is (E-E 1.42)."

So there you go. Now, if I can just find a ruler...

jimbobfingernails · June 3rd, 2006, 01:59 AM

I've used one and it does what it says.......to a degree. It's not perfect, barre chords sound amazing all the way up the neck but still some cowboy chords (c major, f major, am) still don't sound truly tempered.

I also used the Earvana nut as a template to make my own version out of bone, this worked just as well and sounded better. The material Earvana uses IMHO dulls the sound and isn't as resonant as bone.

Just my 2 cents.

jdimitri · June 3rd, 2006, 05:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jimbobfingernails

I've used one and it does what it says.......to a degree. It's not perfect, barre chords sound amazing all the way up the neck but still some cowboy chords (c major, f major, am) still don't sound truly tempered.

I also used the Earvana nut as a template to make my own version out of bone, this worked just as well and sounded better. The material Earvana uses IMHO dulls the sound and isn't as resonant as bone.

Just my 2 cents.

Oooh can you make me one

odiemann · June 4th, 2006, 02:32 AM

I would be interested in a bone OEM earvana style nut, also. Let me know.

thanks

bad porcupine · June 4th, 2006, 09:44 AM

sign me up as well

moonshiner · June 4th, 2006, 03:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jimbobfingernails

I also used the Earvana nut as a template to make my own version out of bone, this worked just as well and sounded better. The material Earvana uses IMHO dulls the sound and isn't as resonant as bone.

I have bone nuts in all of my lectrics cept the one with earvana nuts.. and to my ears.. there is no difference... Tone is subjective...

Johnny Caster · June 4th, 2006, 04:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by moonshiner

Quote:

Originally Posted by jimbobfingernails

I also used the Earvana nut as a template to make my own version out of bone, this worked just as well and sounded better. The material Earvana uses IMHO dulls the sound and isn't as resonant as bone.

I have bone nuts in all of my lectrics cept the one with earvana nuts.. and to my ears.. there is no difference... Tone is subjective...

How 'bout wall nuts do those sound any different?

jdimitri · June 5th, 2006, 07:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bad porcupine

Quote:

Originally Posted by jdimitri

Hmm i'm ordering one for my tele, which one should i get??

That's what I was wondering also, as the two Fender-style nuts offered on the Earvana web site were not exact matches for my 1.650" nut-width '72 Tele Deluxe. I sent an email to the company and they wrote back with this message:

"You could go either way, Check your string spread. Our 1-5/8" spread is (E-E 1.38 ) and 1-11/16" is (E-E 1.42)."

So there you go. Now, if I can just find a ruler...

Hmm, what if my e-e string spread is 3.75 cm= 1.477 inches?

GUITARmole · June 5th, 2006, 08:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by moonshiner

I have bone nuts in all of my lectrics cept the one with earvana nuts.. and to my ears.. there is no difference... Tone is subjective...

I agree. If I was building a guitar from scratch I might make my own compensated nut out of bone (just for the mojo factor) but I don't hear a big difference between the stock Earvana and bone.

jimbobfingernails · June 6th, 2006, 02:58 AM

The nut that I made was a copy of the screw on retro fit variety. I used a piece of bone from an old acoustic bridge saddle. Instead of screwing the nut down I just put two small dabs of superglue to hold it in place.

For those of you that have enquired into the possibility of me making more bone nuts for sale, I'm sorry but it's not something I can do at present. Many thanks for asking though.

Here's a link to an interesting site that contains details of constructing tailor made comepnsated nuts, I found it very useful:

http://www.mimf.com/nutcomp/

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June 2nd, 2006, 04:36 AM	#2 (permalink)
GUITARmole Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 1,167 1 Photos	Yes and yes. I use one and it's well worth it if you're anal about chords sounding in tune.

June 2nd, 2006, 06:14 AM	#3 (permalink)
chickenpicker Friend of Leo's Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: UK Posts: 3,059 14 Photos	I recall someone (Rob DiStefano, I think) posting that a well set up guitar, with a properly cut nut, was just as good. As I have no experience of Earvana nuts, I can't comment from personal experience though.

June 2nd, 2006, 03:41 PM	#6 (permalink)
claudel Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Cruising the Lincoln Highway Posts: 1,731 32 Photos	Yes and Yes. I can hear the difference. YMMV

June 3rd, 2006, 01:59 AM	#11 (permalink)
jimbobfingernails TDPRI Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 47	I've used one and it does what it says.......to a degree. It's not perfect, barre chords sound amazing all the way up the neck but still some cowboy chords (c major, f major, am) still don't sound truly tempered. I also used the Earvana nut as a template to make my own version out of bone, this worked just as well and sounded better. The material Earvana uses IMHO dulls the sound and isn't as resonant as bone. Just my 2 cents.

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odiemann Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Denver Age: 46 Posts: 1,413	me too I would be interested in a bone OEM earvana style nut, also. Let me know. thanks

June 4th, 2006, 09:44 AM	#14 (permalink)
bad porcupine Tele-Afflicted Join Date: May 2006 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Age: 52 Posts: 1,295	sign me up as well

June 6th, 2006, 02:58 AM	#19 (permalink)
jimbobfingernails TDPRI Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 47	The nut that I made was a copy of the screw on retro fit variety. I used a piece of bone from an old acoustic bridge saddle. Instead of screwing the nut down I just put two small dabs of superglue to hold it in place. For those of you that have enquired into the possibility of me making more bone nuts for sale, I'm sorry but it's not something I can do at present. Many thanks for asking though. Here's a link to an interesting site that contains details of constructing tailor made comepnsated nuts, I found it very useful: http://www.mimf.com/nutcomp/

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