1978 Fender Telecaster [9.8 lbs] :: fret level & new nut

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1978 Fender Telecaster [9.8 lbs] :: fret level & new nut

This came in for a fret level and a new customer-supplied TUSQ nut to be fit and installed.  The serial number on this rare Emerald green Tele dates it to 1978, but the date stamp on the heel of the neck dates it to 1982. 

2000 Gibson Les Paul Standard [9.8 lbs] :: replace nut

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2000 Gibson Les Paul Standard [9.8 lbs] :: replace nut

2000 Gibson Les Paul Standard :: TUSQ nut

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2000 Gibson Les Paul Standard :: TUSQ nut

I often feel like I dodged a bullet when a Gibson nut comes out cleanly requiring no touch up. New prefab TUSQ nut fit, installed and ready to go.

2000 Gibson Les Paul Standard :: replace nut

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2000 Gibson Les Paul Standard :: replace nut

The things you have to go through to replace a Gibson nut.  Swapping out this worn out nut for a customer-requested TUSQ nut.