Changing to Graphite Nut. Any recommended place?

[UniV3rSaL]

I am intending to change my Ibanez RG nut to a Graphite Nut. But im not sure where is the best place/shop to do so? GC? Guitar workshop? Standard Value? Any recommendation in terms of price and workmanship?

 

[relinquish69]

You want to change a locking nut to a standard nut? what about the FR bridge?

 

[killbil]

I think, you could purchase the graphtech graphite nut from Zen Guitarwerkz. It'll cost under or ard $30. And maybe do and installation at TYMC with a basic set up which might cost u below or ard $80.

There're many other options. However, I'm only aware of Zen Guitarwerkz selling graphtech products.
Might wanna throw on some string saver saddles for ur bridge and locking tunners too! Sort'f a full upgrade experience.

Just a suggestion of what I would do in ur position. Anyways good luck with your quest for an upgrade =) hope this helps!

 

[WorldWithoutE]

IIRC, TYMC also offers the installation of graphite nuts including setup for $80 excluding cost of the nut and strings. But they told me it is not a Graphtech one, so it should be relatively cheaper. Good luck.

 

[relinquish69]

actually the concern here is whether the RG has a floating bridge or not.

 

[UniV3rSaL]

ah.. thanks peeps!! Really appreciate it!

 

[lazy3yed]

As mentioned, double locking bridge? what model is your RG?

 

[subversion]

Mike @ SV has graphite/ bone nuts- swapped my plastic nut on my SZR520 here, with a bone version. mike even looked into the necessary re-set up after the installation:

 

[theunknown]

Did a change of nut AND saddles to graphtech plus set up at maestro for under $80. For an acoustic guitar, that is.

 

[UniV3rSaL]

Mike @ SV has graphite/ bone nuts- swapped my plastic nut on my SZR520 here, with a bone version. mike even looked into the necessary re-set up after the installation:

Nice!! how much does he charge for that service?? Im sure putting the new bone nut helps in tuning stability and sustain as well right>

 

[Ratboy]

Mike @ SV has graphite/ bone nuts- swapped my plastic nut on my SZR520 here, with a bone version. mike even looked into the necessary re-set up after the installation:

hmm... why you swap the nut?
The original plastic nut used by ibanez is made out of a special custom formulated plastics designed
to enhance the sustain, while being slightly mellower in tone to bone nuts.
Unless you like the brightness of bone nuts ....

Me, i have a preference for brass : )

 

[bf0502tr]

hmmm the last i checked at SV they didnt have graphite nuts... only bone was available thats how my prs ended up with a bone nut instead of a graphite one

 

[WorldWithoutE]

Hey... my bad, TYMC does the nut replacement plus setup for $60 excluding nut cost.

 

[subversion]

Nice!! how much does he charge for that service?? Im sure putting the new bone nut helps in tuning stability and sustain as well right>

the nut type doesn't contribute to stability, it's about the slots lubrication & filing in this consideration. if memory serves me right, it's $30+/-

 

[subversion]

The original plastic nut used by ibanez is made out of a special custom formulated plastics designed
to enhance the sustain, while being slightly mellower in tone to bone nuts.
Unless you like the brightness of bone nuts ....

despite whatever manufacturer claims & considerations involved, sometimes things don't work for you on a personal level. maybe this is one of the reasons why i still don't own a JEM.