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nut filing using a shim/spacer


Jimbilly

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I've been getting more confident doing nut adjustments, which as you know can make a big difference in how the guitar or bass feels. Mid to lower price guitars seem to often need some 'love', I think all my Hamers haven't needed anything.

 After careful measurements I've found it's helpful to use an old piece of guitar string up against the nut, so that when I reach the desired depth the file bumps into the string, and because the string is nickel or bronze plated/wound, it is unlikely to damage the file.   This Ibby didn't need any lower cut in the slot, but it seems to buzz a little bit, I guessed from being cut a little flat, it seems better now with some more angle to it.

 

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Looks good,  feeler guages (harbour freight) aren't bad either...  but that looks like an easy alternative... 

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2 hours ago, velorush said:

Great tip! Philadelphia Luthier Supply for the files?

I've had them for years, probably bought them 10 years before I used them, Stew Mac I seem to recall.

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I use the Stew Mac Files. Expensive but last a lifetime!

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Hey, whatever works for you and is a useful tool that helps you get the job done to your satisfaction - yes, 100% absolutely.

How many ways are there to skin a cat? ☺️🙃

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