If you need a new bone nut, but want a black one, how about Water Buffalo Horn?  It’s not quite as tough as bone but it’s the best natural substance I’ve come across.

This Bass needs a new one just because it’s broken.

I’ve not got any pre-shaped ones so I’m going to have to cut it from a blank.

It was just about the right thickness, just a little long.

Gently rounding off the corners all I need to do now is polish it and cut the string slots.

The action was really high so while the strings were off I thought I’d sort that out. The bridge saddles were as low as they can go so I needed to reset the neck angle with a shim.

Once the neck was back on and flattened out a little the action was now a little low, I can dial that out by bringing the bridge up.

Back the nut, now it’s time to cut the slots down to the right depth.

So there it is. A Water Buffalo Horn nut. Works just as well on a Guitar as a Bass.  

Plays a lot better as well now.

For anything else just check out my website: www.guitar-george.co.uk