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Tim
10-08-2013, 01:43 PM
Ok the subject of tonites discussion around my place is why is the nut called a nut.
My answer was because it holds the strings in place at the head of the fret board ,like a nut holds things in there place.
Now this answer isn't good enough apparently LOL,so if anyone can back me up or give a better reason WHY a nut is called a nut please do :D
I also reckon if I am right I can get another kit ;) .. Now I shall go back to shaping my nut

dingobass
10-08-2013, 02:10 PM
Etymology

The word may have come from the German Nut (pronounced "noot"), meaning groove or slot.

I reckon you can get the next kit now :P

Tim
10-08-2013, 09:40 PM
So that means that the "noot" grooves hold in the strings like a nut holds an item in place, work with me on this ... ;) And the winner is Tim ..pay up Linda ,Tim wants an IB 5

Brendan
11-08-2013, 12:00 AM
Tim - would go with you on this - my Ibanez bass has holes in the nut at the base of the grooves for the string - to hold the string in better I guess...

Gavin1393
11-08-2013, 01:15 AM
Come on guys!!!!!

You only have to look at the Floyd Rose to know Tim is 100% correct and deserves his IB-5!

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