Hi JMC.

I usually knock the nut out using a short length of 4x2, a hammer, and (very) gentle taps down and then up the neck. A couple of taps and it usually falls out! The recess will probably need a small file to clean it out. Then replace the nut with a small amount of wood glue in the join.

I have seen other posts mention using a large flat head screwdriver, from the side, with a hammer. I have tried this but ruined the plastic nut! Maybe the head was not large enough!


NOTE 1: This may be a good time to replace it with a bone nut - which is meant to be a lot better for sound quality.

NOTE 2: The nut does not need to glued in until the very end of the build. Then, if the nut action is way too high, the nut can be sanded from the base.