Members Loghead Posted September 30, 2006 Members Share Posted September 30, 2006 I just spent two days filing slots in a new nut. Man, this is tedious work. Strings off, strings on, strings off, strings on. Groan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members rockapede Posted September 30, 2006 Members Share Posted September 30, 2006 Well, now that you're done, how is it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Loghead Posted September 30, 2006 Author Members Share Posted September 30, 2006 Originally posted by rockapede Well, now that you're done, how is it? Well...it works. The guitar plays rather well, and it sounds terrific. I guess I need a little time away from it to get some perspective and figure out if I cut them deep enough or too deep. No buzzes anyhow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members satannica Posted September 30, 2006 Members Share Posted September 30, 2006 TWO DAYS Jesus dude... 45 mins maximum!!! Still though I remember my first few took me aaages! My first one I should have been shot for! If you're anything like me, you'll prolly blow the nut a good few times, but once you get it down, its as easy as changing strings! Practise dude J Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Loghead Posted September 30, 2006 Author Members Share Posted September 30, 2006 Originally posted by satannica TWO DAYSJesus dude... 45 mins maximum!!!Still though I remember my first few took me aaages! My first one I should have been shot for!If you're anything like me, you'll prolly blow the nut a good few times, but once you get it down, its as easy as changing strings!Practise dudeJ It probably took me this long 'cause it was my first time and I didn't want to blow it. I don't like taking teensy-weensy little measurements endlessly, and I probably should have tried this on a beater first. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members chuckgp Posted September 30, 2006 Members Share Posted September 30, 2006 Strings on, strings offwax on, wax off Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Bradman006 Posted September 30, 2006 Members Share Posted September 30, 2006 Your filing your nuts?Ouch!Seriously, I'd take it to a tech. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Loghead Posted September 30, 2006 Author Members Share Posted September 30, 2006 Originally posted by Bradman006 Your filing your nuts? Ouch! Seriously, I'd take it to a tech. I don't think it would have taken me two days to file through my scrotum.Why take it to a tech? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members -DOOM- Posted September 30, 2006 Members Share Posted September 30, 2006 Originally posted by Loghead Well...it works. The guitar plays rather well, and it sounds terrific. I guess I need a little time away from it to get some perspective and figure out if I cut them deep enough or too deep. No buzzes anyhow. Hi Mate - any tips re tools , measurements etc. I'm currently looking to do the same thing to account for heavier guage strings. Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Loghead Posted October 1, 2006 Author Members Share Posted October 1, 2006 Originally posted by DOOM-900 Hi Mate - any tips re tools , measurements etc. I'm currently looking to do the same thing to account for heavier guage strings.Cheers I bought a bunch of files from StewMac. I'm pretty sure that one doesn't need such specialized tools, but having precisely the right tools sure seemed to help. StewMac also sells this all-in-one "String Action Guage." This too may be overkill, but I didn't have to mickey-mouse anything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Loghead Posted October 1, 2006 Author Members Share Posted October 1, 2006 Originally posted by DOOM-900 Hi Mate - any tips re tools , measurements etc. I'm currently looking to do the same thing to account for heavier guage strings.Cheers Oh, yeah. One needs fewer files sizes than one might think. Three sizes of file should do it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members sekler Posted October 1, 2006 Members Share Posted October 1, 2006 I'd get the files and some feel gauges from stewmac, pretty much does all the big work, rest is pretty much fine tuning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members -DOOM- Posted October 1, 2006 Members Share Posted October 1, 2006 Good info boys - cheers.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members chuckgp Posted October 1, 2006 Members Share Posted October 1, 2006 Remember to keep them slots SHALLOW, now! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members sekler Posted October 1, 2006 Members Share Posted October 1, 2006 forgot to tell you..they do sell a string spacing rule that can be pretty handy too. also, stewmac sells preslotted nuts that only need minimal work for a few more bucks. files are special thin ones done especially for this, come in a few sizes.. with all this, you should pretty much good to go..take your time and slow down towards the end, if you get those feel gauges you can work up pretty much faster at start..and then take your time for the fine adjustments. good luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members joeinkc2 Posted October 1, 2006 Members Share Posted October 1, 2006 what are the benefits to filing the nut? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members wtf_albino Posted October 1, 2006 Members Share Posted October 1, 2006 according to size or potency? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members LaXu Posted October 1, 2006 Members Share Posted October 1, 2006 Originally posted by joeinkc2 what are the benefits to filing the nut? Depending how bad it was originally:- No string binding when tuning.- If lowered to the right height, better intonation on the first few frets.- Looks better if the corners are smoothed and the nut polished..god that sounds so wrong! I'm such a cheap bastard that I haven't invested in proper nut files, even though I really should have. I've made bone nuts from blanks with these tools:- File- Sandpaper of various grades- Fine polishing compound- Old wound guitar strings glued to wooden sticks- Thickness gauges where I filed teeth by using the file, just roughed the edges wellVery tedius work to do it this way, but you could try the guitar strings if you're only doing one nut and just widening the slots a bit. However, before you start filing away, I highly recommend you buy a copy of Dan Erlewine's Guitar Player Repair Guide or How To Make Your Electric Guitar Play Great book and see the section on nut repairs so you don't mess up your nut. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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