Hardwood for nut?

[mark koepsel]

I'm building a 3 string fretless CBG. I'd like to make the nut out of oak I have left over instead of using a bolt. Will this kill the sound? What else could I use? 

 

Thanks,

Mark  

[Randy S. Bretz]

Randy S. Bretz said:

I`ll stick with what I know sounds the best   

[Gary T Nordby]

looks like you have a life time supply that is a great idea