Bone Nut Vs. High tech Tusq?

[MetalManiac]

I ordered a some nuts for Strat/Tele. A couple preslotted bone nuts and a couple of Teflon Impregnated "Tusq XL" nuts.
I'm wondering if you guys who have experience with some tonefull mid-gain maps ( Marshall/ Fender) have an opinion.
On the one hand, I do deep bends, and the idea of a slippery nut , along with the solid reputation of Tusq as a good sounding nut, is appealing.
On the other hand, the old Bone is what Fender always used, and even though its low tech, I believe it probably sounds best.
Thoughts?

 

[astrozombie]

Re: Bone Nut Vs. High tech Tusq?

I'd probably go with TUSQ. Sounds great and it's lubed.

 

[MetalManiac]

Re: Bone Nut Vs. High tech Tusq?

....and it's lubed.

Thats what she said!

 

[whatshisname]

Re: Bone Nut Vs. High tech Tusq?

I don't here that much of a difference between the two. I'd probably prefer a properly cut bone nut, and just lube it up with some Nut Sauce, since I'd still use it on my saddles anyway.

I think you'd be fine with either.

 

[MetalManiac]

Re: Bone Nut Vs. High tech Tusq?

I I'd probably prefer a properly cut bone nut, and just lube it up with some Nut Sauce,

You Freak!!

 

[whatshisname]

Re: Bone Nut Vs. High tech Tusq?

You Freak!!

And your point is? :naughty:

 

[STRATDELUXER97]

Re: Bone Nut Vs. High tech Tusq?

My opinion,but the nut effects pretty much the open string tones..The bridge saddles would have more overall effect...Personally I like the bone nuts.

 

[IanBallard]

Re: Bone Nut Vs. High tech Tusq?

Tusq is great. I did the "drop test" with a bone nut vs. the TusqXL and on my glass desk, the Tusq was brighter. In my old neck it sounded good, real good and the teflon does make for whammy heaven.

 

[Jessie's ghost]

Re: Bone Nut Vs. High tech Tusq?

Bone for me. If I could have more of my guitar made from dead animal parts, I would.

 

[whatshisname]

Re: Bone Nut Vs. High tech Tusq?

Bone for me. If I could have more of my guitar made from dead animal parts, I would.

I wonder if you could make a neck, out of a leg bone from a large animal. :scratchch

 

[dr. ad]

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[Jessie's ghost]

Re: Bone Nut Vs. High tech Tusq?

I've seen that before. What's that from?

 

[dr. ad]

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dusk till dawn

 

[Ayrton]

Re: Bone Nut Vs. High tech Tusq?

So is this.... I usually get the Tusq ones and they seem to be more consistent.

 

[whatshisname]

Re: Bone Nut Vs. High tech Tusq?

Oh, LORD. I LOVE that movie! :approve:

 

[GuitarStv]

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I like Tusq . . . it does tend to me more consistent and having the Teflon already in it means less maintenance for you. I didn't notice a huge sound difference between bone and Tusq on my guitar for what it's worth.

 

[Bludave]

Re: Bone Nut Vs. High tech Tusq?

I'm with John on this. The nuts can bind the strings, but if its properly cut you usually don't have to many issues. The saddles make a bigger difference. I just built a new Strat. I have a graphite saddle, locking tuners, no string tree & I will eventually add graphite saddles. Whammy stability is my goal.

 

[Frantic_Rock]

Re: Bone Nut Vs. High tech Tusq?

Didn't you see that CHARTS on the TUSQ packaging?? They have more volume, more sustain, move goodness and awesomeness over the whole spectrum LOL

I don't know dude... I have both - bone nuts, and tusq nuts on my guitars, and I can't really tell the difference, because all my guitars are way different, so they may be better than each other because of other stuff.... You could try buying both, and then try both with that guitar, and see which one sounds better...

I have a TUSQ nut on the chinese 335 SX, and i'd say it made a big difference from the stock cheapo plastic nut. Guitar sounds more "solid", and less "like a toy" LOL....

 

[John_L]

Re: Bone Nut Vs. High tech Tusq?

Tusq, bone nuts are a pain they can break and shatter.

 

[Stef]

Re: Bone Nut Vs. High tech Tusq?

brass
bone