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Tusq nut for a Strat, curved or flat bottomed?

robgilmorobgilmo Frets: 3470
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How can you tell without removing the old one first?
A Deuce , a Tele and a cup of tea.
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  • amarok1971amarok1971 Frets: 338
    Tusqs have a nib underneath that you can cut off to reveal a curved bottom (ooer) if needed
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  • robgilmorobgilmo Frets: 3470
    They also have flat ones, if I have a flat bottom and use a tab one that will reduce the contact area between nut and neck , wont this be a problem? Would that effect the guitars tone in any way?
    A Deuce , a Tele and a cup of tea.
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  • amarok1971amarok1971 Frets: 338
    Sorry, the ones I had (admittedly for squiers) did have the nibs on to give you the option
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  • robgilmorobgilmo Frets: 3470
    I fitted one to my Squier Tele, it had the tab option, the fretboard was flat on the Squier and to be fair I haven't had any issues with it.
    A Deuce , a Tele and a cup of tea.
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  • robgilmorobgilmo Frets: 3470
    https://i.imgur.com/4cssrZU.jpg
    https://i.imgur.com/tDSTI26.jpg



    A Deuce , a Tele and a cup of tea.
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  • robgilmorobgilmo Frets: 3470
    The old one is out, looks like I have to order up a curved one.
    https://i.imgur.com/RZ80W8D.jpg

    A Deuce , a Tele and a cup of tea.
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