astrozombie
KatyPerryologist
Re: Bone Nut Vs. High tech Tusq?
I strongly support buying both.
I strongly support buying both.
Bone Nut Vs. High tech Tusq?
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J
Jessie's ghost
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Re: Bone Nut Vs. High tech Tusq?
This happens all the time on my guitars.
And by all the time, I mean never.
Unless you're talking about the process of making a nut.
In which case I pay people to worry about that for me.
This happens all the time on my guitars.
And by all the time, I mean never.
Unless you're talking about the process of making a nut.
In which case I pay people to worry about that for me.
whatshisname
New member
Re: Bone Nut Vs. High tech Tusq?
I agree. I've never had a single problem, with any bone nut I've ever had.
I agree. I've never had a single problem, with any bone nut I've ever had.
MetalManiac
Li'l Junior Member
Re: Bone Nut Vs. High tech Tusq?
No, I think he transposed his letters. he must have meant;
"Bone Nuts are Apein'! They Shake and Bratter!"?
No, I think he transposed his letters. he must have meant;
"Bone Nuts are Apein'! They Shake and Bratter!"?
Re: Bone Nut Vs. High tech Tusq?
I have Tusq XL nut and saddle on my Hummingbird and Bone on my Advanced Jumbo. The only noticeable difference in tone is that the Hummingbird shimmers a little bit longer, is quite a bit louder and more articulate.
There are natural dead spots in bone that some would consider 'imperfections'. But, in reality, it's all in how the product is cut and if the damn thing will stay in tune.
I do like that the Tusq stuff comes pre-shaped and drops right in with little or no modification.
I have Tusq XL nut and saddle on my Hummingbird and Bone on my Advanced Jumbo. The only noticeable difference in tone is that the Hummingbird shimmers a little bit longer, is quite a bit louder and more articulate.
There are natural dead spots in bone that some would consider 'imperfections'. But, in reality, it's all in how the product is cut and if the damn thing will stay in tune.
I do like that the Tusq stuff comes pre-shaped and drops right in with little or no modification.
STRATDELUXER97
Stratoblaster Tone Meister
Bass_Medic_05
Purveyor of Low End
STRATDELUXER97
Stratoblaster Tone Meister
Re: Bone Nut Vs. High tech Tusq?
Regardless of the material I've used,if the slots and depth are done right,the open strings have great tone...If the slots are too deep and or too tight,the tone will suck..
Regardless of the material I've used,if the slots and depth are done right,the open strings have great tone...If the slots are too deep and or too tight,the tone will suck..
ImmortalSix
John Mayer's Mankini
Re: Bone Nut Vs. High tech Tusq?
I have used bone, TUSQ, and plastic, and TUSQ is so far ahead of anything else it's not even a contest / comparison for me.
More of everything.
It's pricy, sure - but way, way, worth it to me. I will not put anything else on my guitars.
I have used bone, TUSQ, and plastic, and TUSQ is so far ahead of anything else it's not even a contest / comparison for me.
More of everything.
It's pricy, sure - but way, way, worth it to me. I will not put anything else on my guitars.
MetalManiac
Li'l Junior Member
Re: Bone Nut Vs. High tech Tusq?
what about that 300.000 year old Wolly Mamoth stuff?
what about that 300.000 year old Wolly Mamoth stuff?
J
Jessie's ghost
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Re: Bone Nut Vs. High tech Tusq?
I'd be up for trying it, if it's fairly obtainable.
And regarding the talk about the nut impacting only the tone of the open strings: Well, yeah, but don't you care how your open strings sound?
I'd be up for trying it, if it's fairly obtainable.
And regarding the talk about the nut impacting only the tone of the open strings: Well, yeah, but don't you care how your open strings sound?
STRATDELUXER97
Stratoblaster Tone Meister
Re: Bone Nut Vs. High tech Tusq?
I've always liked bone, and that's the only material I've used to make my nuts (yes I make my own compensated nuts), so I can't compare it with Tusq. I will try some Tusq nuts soon so I will know for myself which is best for me.
As far as bone breaking/shattering...I've never had a bone nut break either on the guitar or while I was cutting it and working on it. You'd have to be a real klutz to break one.
I've always liked bone, and that's the only material I've used to make my nuts (yes I make my own compensated nuts), so I can't compare it with Tusq. I will try some Tusq nuts soon so I will know for myself which is best for me.
As far as bone breaking/shattering...I've never had a bone nut break either on the guitar or while I was cutting it and working on it. You'd have to be a real klutz to break one.
Re: Bone Nut Vs. High tech Tusq?
I think I'm gonna need more nut sauce.
So is this.... I usually get the Tusq ones and they seem to be more consistent.
I think I'm gonna need more nut sauce.
STRATDELUXER97
Stratoblaster Tone Meister
Re: Bone Nut Vs. High tech Tusq?
I scratched my head upon reading that also...I've never had that happen...If I were to use my dog's bone it might though? ;o)
I scratched my head upon reading that also...I've never had that happen...If I were to use my dog's bone it might though? ;o)
STRATDELUXER97
Stratoblaster Tone Meister
Re: Bone Nut Vs. High tech Tusq?
I wouldn't even need the nut sauce Doc...Hell I wouldn't even get my pants off and would have to deal with the other kind of nut sauce! lol ;o)
I wouldn't even need the nut sauce Doc...Hell I wouldn't even get my pants off and would have to deal with the other kind of nut sauce! lol ;o)
PRSfan nym 1985
New member
Re: Bone Nut Vs. High tech Tusq?
I've used bone nuts for YEARS and I've never had a problem with one breaking. I've had plastic nuts break.
A well cut bone nut imho sounds better than the TUSQ (which is a close second). As far as lubrication goes bone doesn't typically need any ime and if you do want to add it there is nut sauce as well as other nut/saddle lubricant available (though after switching to bone I don't find I need to use it on my nuts).
I've tried graphite, brass, bone, tusq, and plastic. BONE wins hands down, and I've tried different materials on the same guitar. Best advice is just make sure whoever cuts your nut knows wtf they are doing.
I've used bone nuts for YEARS and I've never had a problem with one breaking. I've had plastic nuts break.
A well cut bone nut imho sounds better than the TUSQ (which is a close second). As far as lubrication goes bone doesn't typically need any ime and if you do want to add it there is nut sauce as well as other nut/saddle lubricant available (though after switching to bone I don't find I need to use it on my nuts).
I've tried graphite, brass, bone, tusq, and plastic. BONE wins hands down, and I've tried different materials on the same guitar. Best advice is just make sure whoever cuts your nut knows wtf they are doing.
