Warmoth nut selection on website

[PhilHill]

Thanks for the reply Aaron. My only experience is with bone and synthetic bone (of which I'm not 100% sure of the exact material - very well could be graphtech) on basses.

The nut would only affect the tone when playing open strings, right? If so, I could see why guitarists would care more about their nut material. As a bassist I very rarely use open strings unless I'm sight reading.

That said, i do prefer the synthetic bone tone better, although ultimately I chose graphtech for my current build because I assumed it would be more durable and wouldn't need replaced for a long time. (No comment on the lube and stench hahah)

Near as I could ever find out, bone was originally used because it was durable and could be polished well and was plentiful. A lot of them used Ivory too, but it was more expensive. After that tradition took over and everybody had to use it because great granpa did. As for sound, I've heard folks take both sides of the street on it. As always with such things, personal preference is the rule. I would say use whatever will do the job, and sounds the way you like. As long as the material can be filed and finished without great trouble, and is durable enough to last a decent amount of time, all is good.

 

[Strat Avenger]

While I will always prefer traditional styling (Strat, Tele, LP, ES 335 etc.), I prefer modern technology to go with it. I don't believe in all that "mojo" and snake-oil garbage. I like pickups that don't hum, nuts that don't bind (and that last), frets that last (SS), contoured heels, locking tuners, finishes that aren't sticky and that are durable (no nitro), neck and fingerboard profiles that are comfortable for me.
'Sorry, but 70 year-old electric guitar technology IS NOT superior IN ANY WAY to today's technology. It's just plain NOT.

 

[spe111]

Guys, if you don't like what whatever subjective thing I like, how are my feelings going to get validated?

Anyways, I've always like corian and bone nuts. I have never really tried much different, this thread is making me think I should.

 

[Rick]

I remember graphtech from the 80's, shoot that's almost 40 years ago. 

 

[aarontunes]

Guys, if you don't like what whatever subjective thing I like, how are my feelings going to get validated?

Anyways, I've always like corian and bone nuts. I have never really tried much different, this thread is making me think I should.