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gtrboy77

Post subject: Black Tusq alternative

Posted: Wed Oct 31, 2018 3:18 pm

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I need to replace a black nut on a Jackson guitar and I ordered a Black Tusq blank. I marked it out and filed it and the bass string is a little too close to the edge. So before I drop another $12 and order another one (or two), I wanted to know if anyone had any ideas about alternatives to black Tusq. Possibly anything that I can order in bulk would be nice too. Thanks.

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Clay S.

Post subject: Re: Black Tusq alternative

Posted: Wed Oct 31, 2018 4:06 pm

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If you want to try Richlite I have a scrap I will send you for the price of the postage.

These users thanked the author Clay S. for the post: Gasawdust (Thu Nov 01, 2018 8:17 am)

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Bri

Post subject: Re: Black Tusq alternative

Posted: Wed Oct 31, 2018 8:06 pm

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If you have a countertop fabricator nearby you coud ask for some corian offcuts. Probably be free if they had any black scraps.

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Joe Beaver

Post subject: Re: Black Tusq alternative

Posted: Wed Oct 31, 2018 11:52 pm

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Black Buffalo bone might be an excellent alternative, and low cost.

Try here: https://www.philadelphialuthiertools.co ... s-saddles/

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Pegasusguitars

Post subject: Re: Black Tusq alternative

Posted: Thu Nov 01, 2018 12:03 am

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I use black micarta. Martin used a lot of white micarta. I could send you a couple of nut pieces. No cost. If you need it, just let me know the minimum dimensions. --Bob

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gtrboy77

Post subject: Re: Black Tusq alternative

Posted: Thu Nov 01, 2018 9:21 am

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PM’s sent to both Clay and Bob. Thanks for all the input!

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DannyV

Post subject: Re: Black Tusq alternative

Posted: Thu Nov 01, 2018 11:21 am

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Corian

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