43 mm Copper Guitar Nut Blank

The 43 mm copper guitar nut is an unworked blank intended for custom fabrication and fitting. This 43 mm copper guitar nut is machined to a standard format and suits many lutherie projects. It is intended for users who want to shape and fit the component themselves.

This copper guitar nut is offered with a width of 43 mm and a depth of 9 mm. The 43 mm format corresponds to one of the most common neck widths and allows straightforward adaptation to many instruments.

This product is a guitar nut blank, meaning it is supplied without string slots. This unslotted guitar nut requires complete fitting. The slots must be cut to suit the guitar to ensure good playability.

Several variants are available. Choose a thickness of 3 mm or 5 mm. The product is available as a radiused guitar nut with a 9.5-inch or 12-inch radius. A plain, unradiused version is also available for complete custom shaping.

Copper is a dense material that is relatively easy to work. It allows precise fitting with suitable tools. However, it develops marks more quickly than some other materials. Cleanly cut string slots are important to limit wear.

In terms of sound, its effect remains limited. Copper may slightly alter the attack of open strings. This effect disappears as soon as a note is fretted. Choosing copper is therefore mainly a matter of appearance or working preference.

This guitar nut blank is a starting component for further work. It is not intended for direct installation. This unslotted guitar nut requires lutherie skills and provides a good basis for clean, personalized work.

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