Hi, just found my first lap steel at an estate sale. Unfortunately, it is missing its 7-string, nickel nut for the upper neck. I have uploaded an image of the 8-string that did come with it, in hopes that someone can help me find the 7-string version.
If you have any leads for shops that may have vintage part bins, etc, please pass them my way. I am new to this, and I want to restore this ole' girl the right way.
Thanks for looking:
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7-string, nickel nut for Gibson Console Grande - 1940/1950s
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Hi Jim,
VERY kind of you to respond. That is the original bridge that DID come in the box of random parts at the estate sale. Unfortunately, the 7 string one is missing. I'm sorry, should have been more clear. I posted that so people would know what they look like.
For the record, it is 2.5" long, about 3/16" thick, and has two 1/4" spikes about 3/8 of an inch from the ends of the nut. The notches are a 32nd or two smaller than 3/8" apart.
I would guess the 7 string would be identical other than string positioning....
VERY kind of you to respond. That is the original bridge that DID come in the box of random parts at the estate sale. Unfortunately, the 7 string one is missing. I'm sorry, should have been more clear. I posted that so people would know what they look like.
For the record, it is 2.5" long, about 3/16" thick, and has two 1/4" spikes about 3/8 of an inch from the ends of the nut. The notches are a 32nd or two smaller than 3/8" apart.
I would guess the 7 string would be identical other than string positioning....
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