Got some nut files, deepening the slots properly.
Got some nut files, deepening the slots properly.
And no, didnt pay the astronomical prices out there. Went to ebay and grabbed them for pence, heh.
I did some sanding at the pocket and neck heel and got it to a playable point where I can fret everything at a passable action. Still not in love with these magnets... now that the fretbuzz is out of it, theyre alright, but not great. The neck minihum is def better than the bridge though... I think I may just have to admit that I hate all single coils.
Still working on the nut slots. Theyre not quite on the zero fret yet. But at least I got a preview of what to expect.
Oh, neck is sitting at a much better angle as well. There was still a slight "pinch" happening at the pocket.
Glad you worked it out REV. I am on the same task with the nut slotting files
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Lol, well, at one point I was filing the slots and thought "Am I making a notch in the nut or in my finger?"
Nut slots are filed properly. I suppose I should file down the top of it as it sits high on the bass side, but honestly unless you're sighting down the neck its not that obvious.
Action on the high strings is really good, though one saddle needs a little more notching to get the string closer to the right place.
Lowest string buzzes or gives me the china sound on all frets. Gotta address that soon.
Intonated. Waiting to test on my good amp at the practice space. Not fully sold on my setup job, but we will see...
A Key indicator for that is, if you scream every file stroke, it's your finger. You will also notice the file getting redder as well as red appearing on the nut.Originally Posted by Rev
I have to have a crack at this for the EXA-1 build, I have the files but they've never been used in anger.
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Hand crafting guitars, because Death Rays are expensive.
What, you mean the nut isnt supposed to turn red??
Seriously though, theyre all sounding proper except the lowest string. Still working on that one, that string just hasnt leveled out yet.
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