Graphtech nut problem

[tomroffey666]

Hey guys im having trouble gluing my graphtech black XL nut on my warmoth jackson neck. Im using standard wood glue and it doesn't seem to be doing much at all. I haven't tried super glue because i'm scared that will damage the wood (from what people have been saying). What glue do you guys recommend for graphite nuts? Your help will be much appreciated!

Tomo

 

[Funky Phil]

I always use superglue to glue nuts on...only use a little though!

 

[SustainerPlayer]

I had used Titebond on at least 10 necks/nuts without problems.

 

[AutoBat]

I used no glue on my last nut,  fit so snug in there on the test fit I couldn't get it out!

String pressure will help seat it too, so perhaps you could wood glue it, then string it for a while to keep pressure as it dries?

 

[SustainerPlayer]

String pressure will help seat it too, so perhaps you could wood glue it, then string it for a while to keep pressure as it dries?

That is the way to do it.

 

[pabloman]

I use white glue and string pressure :dontknow:

 

[erogenousjones17]

Yep. White glue and string pressure should do the trick. It worked on my Strat, where the nut slot is too wide for the nut blanks you can buy from parts suppliers (thanks MightyMite).  :laughing7:

 

[Wyliee]

I always use superglue to glue nuts on...only use a little though!

I use superglue as does the shop.  Only a small amount is necessary.  Once the guitar is strung up, string pressure will hold it in place.

 

[spauldingrules]

Tight fit with no glue.  Then MAYBE a drop of white glue after several months.

 

[jackthehack]

I always use superglue to glue nuts on...only use a little though!

I use superglue as does the shop.  Only a small amount is necessary.  Once the guitar is strung up, string pressure will hold it in place.

+1  :icon_thumright:

 

[tomroffey666]

Alright thanks guys ill try super glue! Hopefully it works out.

Tom

 

[Cagey]

The super glue will definitely work, but you do need a good clean square joint. CA doesn't make strong fillets; it wants close contact between the parts. If you don't have a good shelf for the nut, titebond is better because it fills gaps, but it also doesn't have as strong a grip on the nut. You shouldn't need too strong a grip as the strings will keep things in place, but again, if the mating surfaces aren't clean and square, it's an easy joint to break.

 

[tomroffey666]

Alright super glued it and worked fine! Thanks for the help

 

[Cagey]

Glad to hear it! Plays nice now?

 

[tomroffey666]

Yeah its playing pretty nice now. Its little low getting some buzz on open strings but no fret outs so im happy haha.

 

[erogenousjones17]

Glad to see I'm not the only one who doesn't mind a little fret buzz? It seems like some people go berserk the second there's the slightest rattle somewhere. Then again, I'm a pretty vigourous strummer, so it's nigh impossible to have decent action sans buzzing.

 

[tomroffey666]

Yeah i try to get the lowest action possible on my guitars, so i'm use to a little buzz!