Author Topic: Scalloped nut (Read 208 times)

moonliner · « **on:** November 12, 2013, 12:55:28 AM »

I've noticed scalloped, brass nuts on some of the early Alembic basses. Can anyone tell me what the idea is behind it?

thanks

sonicus · « **Reply #1 on:** November 12, 2013, 06:20:26 AM »

I have one on both of my Alembic Modified Guild Starfires of which I still own one of. As far as I perceive it is is just an aesthetic issue.

I think that an adjustable string nut adds much flexibility for your setup preferences instead.

Wolf

jalevinemd · « **Reply #2 on:** November 12, 2013, 11:38:51 AM »

My Tiger replica has a scalloped nut. Completely ornamental. No functional advantage or disadvantage.

moonliner · « **Reply #3 on:** November 12, 2013, 02:38:04 PM »

Ah, thanks for the info.