Members boscal45 Posted December 14, 2007 Members Share Posted December 14, 2007 is it better to take off the nut and put something underneath, or leave the nut in and put something in the slot? unfortunately, i dont have the time or the cash to have the luthier look at it, so im going to have to tackle this one myself. could it be a neck adjustment? my neck is straight, should i put a little relief in it? how effective would raising the saddles be? my E string is buzzing horribly when it is open, and isnt as bad when fretted. i just had it professionally setup over thanksgiving, and the only thing that they do anything with was the nut. thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Kindness Posted December 14, 2007 Moderators Share Posted December 14, 2007 If it is a slot height issue and you need a quick/cheap fix, you should remove the nut and shim it up to the desired height. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members boscal45 Posted December 14, 2007 Author Members Share Posted December 14, 2007 i am a little paranoid about taking it off... any tips? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Kindness Posted December 14, 2007 Moderators Share Posted December 14, 2007 What kind of bass is it? Is the nut in a slot or attached to the headstock at the end of the fretboard? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members wades_keys Posted December 14, 2007 Members Share Posted December 14, 2007 easy way to raise a nut? I've had great success by locking my kid in a box under the bed.... Oh, you meant on a bass? Nevermind.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members lug Posted December 15, 2007 Members Share Posted December 15, 2007 I am gonna say step into a meat locker naked will do the trick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members bikehorn Posted December 15, 2007 Members Share Posted December 15, 2007 On a lot of Fender style basses the nut simply slides out of its slot when there are no strings on the bass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Rhythm Junky Posted December 15, 2007 Members Share Posted December 15, 2007 Put a build up of super glue in the slot until it's up to where you want it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members mrcrow Posted December 15, 2007 Members Share Posted December 15, 2007 If it is a slot height issue and you need a quick/cheap fix, you should remove the nut and shim it up to the desired height. use a dab of superglue..the string break angle tension vertical component should do the rest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Hearafter Posted December 15, 2007 Members Share Posted December 15, 2007 A luthier once told me to take the paper that strings come in, and cut strips that fit inside where the nut goes. Then soak them in super glue, and let them dry overnight. in the morning, sand 'em smooth and shim until you get the height you're looking for.After he told me all the work involved, I just went and bought a new nut. Worked great! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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