Detail 01
Bone
Dense and hard, so open strings ring closer to a fretted note. Also cuts and polishes cleanly under a file.
Product detailSKU #1292606661770
ProlineAcoustic Bone Nut Blank
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Unslotted bone blank for cutting a nut from scratch on an acoustic. For anyone doing their own nut work with files and calipers.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Replacing a cracked or worn nut on an acoustic
- Luthiers and techs who cut slots to spec
- Upgrading a plastic factory nut to bone
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players wanting a drop-in part with no shaping
- Anyone without nut files or a slotting gauge
- Electric guitars needing a specific curved footprint
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
Blank, not pre-slotted
No string spacing or slot depth is set. You size the length, height, radius and every slot yourself.
Detail 03
Acoustic-sized
Cut oversize for a typical acoustic nut slot. Fitting means sanding the base and ends down to your neck.
Detail 04
Natural bone
Density and color vary piece to piece. Expect some grain and off-white shading rather than uniform white.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Nut files, a straightedge and fine sandpaper are needed and not included
- 02Measure your existing nut length, width and height before ordering
- 03Slots cut too deep cause open-string buzz and mean starting over
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Is this pre-slotted?
No. It is a solid blank. You cut the string slots, set spacing and depth, and sand the base and height to fit your neck.
02Will it fit my guitar?
It is sized for acoustic nut slots and made to be trimmed down. Measure your current nut first, since it must be sanded to your exact width and height.
03Do I need special tools?
Yes. Gauged nut files for the slots, sandpaper for the base and height, and a way to check slot depth. None are included.
04Is bone better than plastic?
Bone is denser and harder than the plastic used on many factory nuts, which affects how open strings sustain and how cleanly the slots hold up over time.
