The Brass Nut Question: Tone, History, and the Cost of “Upgrading” Your Vintage Guitar
Is a brass nut a classic sustain upgrade or a vintage value killer? We dive into the history of this 70s and 80s trend—from the physics of "metal-on-metal" tone to factory-original Gretsch models—and explain why your choice of nut material could cost you thousands in resale value.
