Matching Nut files to string gauge when making a nut
Matching Nut files to string gauge when making a nut
The best test for nut slot height is to fret the string between the 2nd and 3rd frets, then tap the string down right over the 1st fret If
Matching Nut files to string gauge when making a nut When installing new nuts, I measure with feeler gauges and a radius gauge under the file when slotting a nut but for your purposes you can do
The best test for nut slot height is to fret the string between the 2nd and 3rd frets, then tap the string down right over the 1st fret If
slot meter But you see lots of nut making instructions saying that the slots should only be about half a string diameter deep Indeed Dan Erlewine has said
I cut the nut slot very slow and methodically till I get it to the perfect depth I have ruined a few nuts in the process :) There was a
guitar nut slot files The slots should be only deep enough so 13 of the string is above the top of the nut and 23 in the nut Related items Feeler Gauges
On acoustic guitars, there's a spectrum of nut widths They typically go between 1 1116” to 1 34”, but some go to 1 78” and 1 2332
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Crafted from Italian cow leather, and suede. Comes with switchable straps, can be used as top handle bag or shoulder bag. Ultrasuede® interior.
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Matching Nut files to string gauge when making a nut
Nut slots need care and attention to detail I do it by feel, by doing it very slowly, and a little at a time If the slots become too deep,
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