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  • NECK
  • Neck MaterialMaple
  • Neck ShapeModern C
  • Neck JointBolt-on
  • Radius12"
  • Fingerboard MaterialMaple
  • Fingerboard InlayBlack Dots
  • Number of Frets22, Medium Jumbo
  • Scale Length25.5"
  • Nut Width1.685"
  • Nut MaterialSynthetic Bone


Why is Fender putting plastic nuts on guitars over $1,000?
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NoobyPlayer · Mar 8, 2022 at 2:20 AM · Replies 96
I got a Telecaster Player Plus ordered today. The first thing I had done was put a Graph Tech nut on it. How does Fender justify those cheap plastic nuts on expensive guitars? Seriously, the Graph Tech might cost a couple extra dollars for them at most, if they installed it at the factory.
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iblive said:
I’m sure my MIM Strat has a plastic nut. I really should get ambitious and fix that.
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Mine has had it's original one for the last 16 years and will continue do do so for many more. Unusually for an MIM, the Classic Player's nut was cut correctly, possibly due to being the first batch made...
 
iblive said:
I’m sure my MIM Strat has a plastic nut. I really should get ambitious and fix that.
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No worries Rick,, synthetic bone..MIM Strat



  • NECK
  • Neck MaterialMaple
  • Neck ShapeModern C
  • Neck JointBolt-on
  • Radius9.5"
  • Fingerboard MaterialMaple
  • Fingerboard InlayDots
  • Number of Frets22, Medium Jumbo
  • Scale Length25.5"
  • Nut Width1.650"
  • Nut MaterialSynthetic Bone
 
I have synthetic bone on my new Gretsch, I am certain there will be no issues. I havent had any issues with Graph Tech on some of my other guitars.



Here are the top electric guitars with Synthetic Bone nut. One of the best nuts you can have is a Bone nut thanks to their rich tonality and resistance. The problem is that they're a natural material, so different bone nuts will have inconsistent tonal properties. In other words, one bone nut might not sound as well as the other even when they're made from the same piece. Synthetic bone helps with this by giving you a high-quality, consistent nut that resembles the tone produced by bone
 
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Session 5 said:
I have synthetic bone on my new Gretsch, I am certain there will be no issues.



Here are the top electric guitars with Synthetic Bone nut. One of the best nuts you can have is a Bone nut thanks to their rich tonality and resistance. The problem is that they're a natural material, so different bone nuts will have inconsistent tonal properties. In other words, one bone nut might not sound as well as the other even when they're made from the same piece. Synthetic bone helps with this by giving you a high-quality, consistent nut that resembles the tone produced by bone
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So the tone is in the bone :unsure:
 
Bone, much like brass, is a personal preference matter only and no material is inherently better than the other in terms of tone, although some wear better than others.

Brass takes the longest to setup, bone is a close second with synthetics being the fastest.

The Graph Tech N-Bone nut is excellent quality and it's found on many models.
 

Plastic​

A plastic nut is often found on budget guitars. While these inferior quality nuts serve their purpose for the person on a budget, once you decide to get yourself an upgrade, the first change you will notice is that the plastic nuts get replaced with bone or fossilized ivory options.

One of the reasons why plastic nuts are frowned upon is because they offer poor sound quality. They are also known to be brittle. This means they can easily break while under pressure.

However, there are high-end options which are very good. ‘High tech’ plastics such as those made of TUSQ are designed to mimic bone but without the inconsistencies (see above). It’s also self-lubricating which helps with tuning stability and makes it easier to shape the nut
 
Session 5 said:

Plastic​

A plastic nut is often found on budget guitars. While these inferior quality nuts serve their purpose for the person on a budget, once you decide to get yourself an upgrade, the first change you will notice is that the plastic nuts get replaced with bone or fossilized ivory options.

One of the reasons why plastic nuts are frowned upon is because they offer poor sound quality. They are also known to be brittle. This means they can easily break while under pressure.

However, there are high-end options which are very good. ‘High tech’ plastics such as those made of TUSQ are designed to mimic bone but without the inconsistencies (see above). It’s also self-lubricating which helps with tuning stability and makes it easier to shape the nut
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NuBone is a derivative of Graph Tech's proprietary TUSQ material and offers very similar tonal characteristics to our highly esteemed TUSQ. NuBone doesn't damp string vibration like plastic; instead, it transfers the optimum frequencies to the guitar allowing for more volume, more tone, and more harmonics. Also, NuBone is beautiful to work with because it is consistent throughout, files and sands easily, and won't melt on a belt sander.

What is the difference of TUSQ and NuBone?

The major difference between TUSQ and NuBone is that TUSQ is a slightly harder material and has a slightly brighter sound. The tonal differenced is slight and not evident to everyone.

Why should I carry NuBone in my store?

Nubone is a great alternative to plastic for your repair shop. Finally you have a product that delivers great tone at an affordable price. This can be used to repair entry level guitars and improve their playability and tone at a lower cost to your customer. 80% of the guitars sold sell for under $200.00, so the market is huge for a good alternative to plastic that can actually improve guitar tone and performance.
 
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