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Thread: why is a nut called a nut

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    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
    I also reckon if I am right I can get another kit .. Now I shall go back to shaping my nut

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    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

    There is always a workaround for glitches, mistakes and other Guitar building gremlins.....

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    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

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    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...

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    Come on guys!!!!!

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

    http://www.buildyourownguitar.com.au/forum/image.php?type=sigpic&userid=1258&dateline=1443806  448Gavmeister

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