Where can I get super-thin shims of bone or corian?

KKJale

Thinking about experimenting with creating a compensated nut for a problematic short-scale guitar I have. I'll be following the guidelines of the estimable Simcha Delft:

http://www.mimf.com/nutcomp/

Thing is, it needs a few VERY thin pieces of bone (or corian, or Tusq), anything between 1.0mm right down to 0.5mm or even less.

Is this kind of thing available pre-cut anywhere?

GluedtoMusic

Graph Tech make TUSQ picks in 0.68, 0.88 and 1 mm thicknesses, you could cut these in to the shapes you need,

http://graphtech.com/products/brands/tusq-picks/bright-toned-tusq-picks

crunchman

GluedtoMusic said:

Graph Tech make TUSQ picks in 0.68, 0.88 and 1 mm thicknesses, you could cut these in to the shapes you need,

http://graphtech.com/products/brands/tusq-picks/bright-toned-tusq-picks

I've got some Tusg picks that I bought to try out, and didn't really like them.  You can have them if you pay for the postage.

KKJale

That's a great offer @crunchman! Will PM you. Many thanks. And @GluedtoMusic wis'd too. 

SteveRobinson

In my experience Tusq, although an excellent material for nuts, doesn't stick with super glue very well. 

Bone would be a better choice I think. I've got some saddle offcuts if you'd like them?