All Discussions Tagged 'nut' - FRETS.NET2024-03-28T19:25:20Zhttp://fretsnet.ning.com/forum/topic/listForTag?tag=nut&feed=yes&xn_auth=noLatitude for oversized fret slot widths on a new nuttag:fretsnet.ning.com,2023-12-21:2177249:Topic:2955202023-12-21T19:53:39.216ZMark McCornackhttp://fretsnet.ning.com/profile/MarkMcCornack
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<p> I am wondering if there is an accepted oversize dimension for nut slot withs on steel stringed instruments (i.e. banjo, guitar). To accommodate players that might use heavier stings (and to relieve the luthier from buying every slot file under the sun), is there an acceptable oversize criterion? For example, for a nominal .011 string, is a .013 slot OK? .015? .017? What about wound strings? This would be for new bone nut blanks. Any thoughts would be appreciated. ...…</p>
<p>Greetings,</p>
<p> I am wondering if there is an accepted oversize dimension for nut slot withs on steel stringed instruments (i.e. banjo, guitar). To accommodate players that might use heavier stings (and to relieve the luthier from buying every slot file under the sun), is there an acceptable oversize criterion? For example, for a nominal .011 string, is a .013 slot OK? .015? .017? What about wound strings? This would be for new bone nut blanks. Any thoughts would be appreciated. ... Mark</p>
<p></p> !2 string nut slotstag:fretsnet.ning.com,2019-03-11:2177249:Topic:1835672019-03-11T23:21:41.867ZDave Sparrowhttp://fretsnet.ning.com/profile/DaveSparrow
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<p>I just wanted to get some opinions on how you cut 12 string nut slots. I cut them so each string in the pair clears the first fret by the same amount but that leaves the top of the strings uneven. Players often ask for level string tops and although that feels nicer, it does cause intonation issues (to add to the other 12 string intonation issues!). I also feel that it results in the high octave string potentially not fretting properly.</p>
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<p>I just wanted to get some opinions on how you cut 12 string nut slots. I cut them so each string in the pair clears the first fret by the same amount but that leaves the top of the strings uneven. Players often ask for level string tops and although that feels nicer, it does cause intonation issues (to add to the other 12 string intonation issues!). I also feel that it results in the high octave string potentially not fretting properly.</p>
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<p>Dave </p> Botched nut channel--filed into fingerboard materialtag:fretsnet.ning.com,2014-10-14:2177249:Topic:1383422014-10-14T21:07:59.950ZRussell Hollandhttp://fretsnet.ning.com/profile/RussellHolland
<p>I may have filed into the end of the fingerboard slightly while preparing my Yamaha acoustic guitar's nut channel for a new nut. It's not really visible (to my eye), but with a caliper I can see that the distance from the first fret to the new nut (which I have already completed) is very slightly greater on the treble side than the bass side. With the new nut and new strings on the guitar, there seem to be some intonation problems beyond the inherent imperfections of a…</p>
<p>I may have filed into the end of the fingerboard slightly while preparing my Yamaha acoustic guitar's nut channel for a new nut. It's not really visible (to my eye), but with a caliper I can see that the distance from the first fret to the new nut (which I have already completed) is very slightly greater on the treble side than the bass side. With the new nut and new strings on the guitar, there seem to be some intonation problems beyond the inherent imperfections of a guitar.</p>
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<p>I noted a slight wobble (end of fingerboard wasn't flat) while fitting the nut which foreshadowed this, but I couldn't tell where the glue ended and the wood began, so I wasn't sure exactly what to do. In an effort to get a flat surface on the end of the fingerboard for the nut to sit tightly against, I filed it just a little, but now the fingerboard is less than square. In my defense, the nut channel was already messed up!</p>
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<p>If I want to shim the channel in order to move the nut back toward the peghead and situated at the proper angle, is there a way to figure out exactly how far it should be from the first (or another) fret? Is there a material and adhesive that would be good for this? Or is this a stupid idea? Hoping I haven't ruined my guitar.</p>
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<p>The scale length (nut to center of 12th fret multiplied by 2) seems to be very close to 24 15/16" (which I have not heard of as a standard scale length). I took this measurement on another Yamaha guitar with similar fret spacing which (I am assuming) had not had its nut channel botched in this manner.</p>
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<p>Thanks in advance for any help! Also if this has been discussed, I apologize. Searching for answers to specific questions can be difficult when the keywords always seem to be the same few dozen guitar related terms--fingerboard, nut, file, etc.!</p> PRS nut size??tag:fretsnet.ning.com,2012-02-26:2177249:Topic:848002012-02-26T01:30:47.173ZChris Rochowhttp://fretsnet.ning.com/profile/ChrisRochow
<p>Anyone there know what size socket/wrench to adjust a PRS truss rod??? Steel nut, not the brass one.</p>
<p>Thanks!</p>
<p>Anyone there know what size socket/wrench to adjust a PRS truss rod??? Steel nut, not the brass one.</p>
<p>Thanks!</p> Nut slotting files? Some better than others?tag:fretsnet.ning.com,2009-10-09:2177249:Topic:197232009-10-09T03:25:11.251ZJeremy Borkathttp://fretsnet.ning.com/profile/JeremyBorkat
For work, I use a set of Gotoh's nut slotting files. It's the 10-piece set (original recipe) with sharp handles meant for a file holder which I've never obtained. My problem is wear issues. My .013 and .016 are dead smooth, so I might as well be slotting with dental floss. A few questions regarding nut slotting files:<br />
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Are all created equal? Are they all just tool steel with an abrasive edge? From my searching, most people jump to Allparts and say avoid Stewmac? Any validity? Is there a…
For work, I use a set of Gotoh's nut slotting files. It's the 10-piece set (original recipe) with sharp handles meant for a file holder which I've never obtained. My problem is wear issues. My .013 and .016 are dead smooth, so I might as well be slotting with dental floss. A few questions regarding nut slotting files:<br />
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Are all created equal? Are they all just tool steel with an abrasive edge? From my searching, most people jump to Allparts and say avoid Stewmac? Any validity? Is there a consensus on good ones?<br />
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Does anyone notice their files wearing down faster from Graphtech nuts? It's almost all we use for nuts, with a rare bit of corian thrown in. Do the lucky people who use bone have wear problems?<br />
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I read that some people put a tooth on feeler gauges, but after trying to re-tooth my .013 file today with a dremel, I found the results dismal.<br />
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Am I just crazy(nuts...?) here? Do they, like every other abrasion-loving tool wear out, or do some just have the same ones they've had since they got their training wheels/files? If so, what is the usual life on a set?<br />
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Any knowledge would be great. Method for cleanly cutting back fretboard.tag:fretsnet.ning.com,2009-05-18:2177249:Topic:138692009-05-18T12:52:40.188ZJeff Smithhttp://fretsnet.ning.com/profile/JeffSmith
I am needing to adjust the front edge of a strat's nut slot to accommodate an LSR roller nut. How do I make the cuts parallel and clean--I know where to cut, I am just really hesitant. Please offer specific methods and tool descriptions. I was thinking of a jig or mitre box arraingement, but so far I haven't found a mitre box with the precision and capacity I am looking for. Thanks!<br />
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I am needing to adjust the front edge of a strat's nut slot to accommodate an LSR roller nut. How do I make the cuts parallel and clean--I know where to cut, I am just really hesitant. Please offer specific methods and tool descriptions. I was thinking of a jig or mitre box arraingement, but so far I haven't found a mitre box with the precision and capacity I am looking for. Thanks!<br />
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i'm just hesitant.