*UPDATE* CA GX nut removal…

[Brushwood]

*Update in #4 below* Okay, I’m going to ask my question in a different way than I did in my previous post…Has anyone removed the nut from a Peavey made Composite Acoustics GX guitar?? I tried to remove mine to shift it over a bit to the bass side for easier thumb fretting, but even with heating it up a bit it wouldn’t budge when trying to break it free. I’m beginning to think it was glued at the factory with epoxy.
Anyone?

[KevinH]

I haven't. I'm wondering what methods you've tried. While removing a nut on one of my (wood) guitars, the usual way of heating and tapping from the side didn't work well. Wedging a thin exacto blade under the front (headstock side) did the trick.

If you haven't yet, you might also ask in the Build/Repair forum.

[Brushwood]

Originally Posted by KevinH

I haven't. I'm wondering what methods you've tried. While removing a nut on one of my (wood) guitars, the usual way of heating and tapping from the side didn't work well. Wedging a thin exacto blade under the front (headstock side) did the trick.

If you haven't yet, you might also ask in the Build/Repair forum.

Hi KevinH, I just did my usual way by first scoring around the nut with a small exacto knife to separate any finish from the nut. Then I hold a little block of wood against the fretboard side of the nut and tap it with a small hammer. When that didn’t break it loose, I heated the nut with a hairdryer because I couldn’t find my heat gun and tapped it the same way, but nope. I think there must be epoxy involved and I don’t want to crack or chip the nut. I’ll probably post this question in the Build/Repair section as you suggest.

[Brushwood]

Well, I just found the answer to my question in my original post here. The nuts were glued in with epoxy. I called Peavey and talked with the boss who is one of the old timers there and he said Locktite epoxy was used. So much for me removing it…bummer. I still like the guitar enough to keep it even though I’d prefer the 6th string a bit closer to the edge for easier thumb fretting.

[KevinH]

Bummer. You could probably saw it out, carefully. Or, how about filling the existing slots and recutting them?

Originally Posted by Brushwood

Well, I just found the answer to my question in my original post here. The nuts were glued in with epoxy. I called Peavey and talked with the boss who is one of the old timers there and he said Titebond epoxy was used. So much for me removing it…bummer. I still like the guitar enough to keep it even though I’d prefer the 6th string a bit closer to the edge for easier thumb fretting.

[Melt in the Sun]

Well that's dumb. You can definitely remove it, just with a saw and file instead of a neat tap. It's an easy DIY job if you have a few tools, or a quick job for any competent luthier.