So we've done wood as a tone source...

meltedbuzzbox

But what about nuts?

I'd assume it doesn't matter once the string is fretted but are there any benefits to Corian over tusq over bone etc?

Roland

“No animals were killed in the making of this nut.”

Seriously, how often do you play an open string. If anyone is seriously worried about the difference between open and fretted notes then use a zero fret.

earwighoney

meltedbuzzbox said:

But what about nuts?

I'd assume it doesn't matter once the string is fretted but are there any benefits to Corian over tusq over bone etc?

When it comes to bone nuts, there are different types being unbleached and bleached.  IMO, the latter can be a bit crumbly and are more likely to wear out before an unbleached one, which IMO are less likely to 'stick' as well. 

IMO above the material of the nut, the most important aspect to a nut is how well it is cut.  Getting the 'correct' string height at 1st fret is something which is often overlooked. 

Danielsguitars

Once it's s fretted then the nut doesn't come into it, i use bone and nylon 

guitars4you

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k3o2FHxz9O8

this should keep you entertained for 5 mins - PRS talking about his nuts

SteveRobinson

What is the table made from?

TheMarlin

I do like a brass nut. Love that zing and brightness in the open strings. 

blobb

Yeah, brass nut for me too. I play a lot of open tuned electric folk and the brass nuts give it the brightness it needs.

jdgm

Some acoustics have fossilized walrus tusk nuts....so I've read but don't know for sure.

octatonic

Mammoth tusk is the ecological alternative to ivory.
Seems weird but there are no more mammoth’s that can be killed and there has been tonnes and tonnes of mammoth tusk found.

I’ve used in on a couple of acoustic builds and it is very nice.

sweepy

The nut makes a difference even on fretted notes, it’s not just open strings

prlgmnr

guitars4you said:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k3o2FHxz9O8

this should keep you entertained for 5 mins - PRS talking about his nuts

There's also a Music Man factory tour in which you get a fairly detailed eyeful of Sterling's.....Ball Family Reserve while he demonstrates a bass.

Sassafras

I like brass nuts but they do tend to fall off in the cold weather.