The Warwick "Just-A-Nut III" - The Adjustable Nut System with Andy Irvine

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Andy Irvine takes a closer look at the Warwick Just-A-Nut III adjustable nut system from Warwick HQ in Germany, tracing the development of one of the company's longest-running hardware innovations. Available in Tedur and solid brass versions, the Just-A-Nut III brings a practical approach to bass setup by allowing players to adjust nut height with a simple screw mechanism instead of replacing or reworking a traditional fixed nut. Andy explains how the system has evolved across Warwick basses and how the same concept has found its way onto selected Sadowsky instruments through Warwick's manufacturing partnership.The conversation turns to what matters most on the instrument itself: playability. Combined with Warwick's 3D bridge system, the Just-A-Nut III gives bass players precise control over setup in the lower register, where much of the instrument's character and feel comes to life. Andy also discusses material options, upgrade paths for existing Warwick basses, compatibility with different string counts and gauges, and why the Just-A-Nut III remains a practical solution for players looking to fine-tune their instrument with a straightforward, adjustable design.