One nut to rule them all? (Jazz bass).

[Kowad]

Hello! 
 

Greasing the fretboard on a 1986 MIJ 1962 jazz bass reissue and the edge of the nut flew off. No harsh treatment, gently moving the E string in, off it went!

 

I’m looking to replace it, will get a local luthier on it, are there any considerations here? Fender only sell one JB nut (will this fit any / all JBs?), would this fit, anything beyond “get a nut in there” that should shape any replacement? 
 

Cheers!

[Reggaebass]

I did that once on one of my jazzes, I superglued it back and it’s been there for about 7 years, is that a possibility for you 

[ezbass]

If you’ve located the missing piece, I’d just superglue it back on. I had a Tele, where the string spacing was off (too close to the treble side). I removed it, moved it over, filed back the overhang and built up the other side with superglue. Solid as a rock, hasn’t moved or had any problems since.

[BlueMoon]

Nothing particular to advise. The above recommendations are on the money.

 

I use glue very sparingly, in a single spot, on the base of the nut. This should avoid a repeat of the present cause but also allow removal of the nut as necessary at another time. I have had to deal with removing a nut that was glued in  with so much glue it was a real pain to remove……..and, it was a bound neck. Nasty.

[gary mac]

I normally replace with a Graphtech Tuzq nut. 

[Lozz196]

7 hours ago, gary mac said:

I normally replace with a Graphtech Tuzq nut. 

I’d recommend these, Gary has fitted a good few for me and they’re excellent 

[Kowad]

Thank you all, hugely appreciated. I honestly don’t trust myself with superglue, I’ve tinkered with most removable parts but have had enough DIY disasters to think it’s sensible to save the bass from my ministrations and look to a local luthier 😂

 

I have also been on a rummage of the front room floor today, and (between three Labradors and big cracks between floorboards) have not found the pinged-off bit. 

 

Really appreciate the recommendation for a specific nut, and all input tbf, hugely appreciated and next time a bit wings off I’ll go looking for it immediately!