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    Quote Originally Posted by dingobass View Post
    This also allows for angle adjustment as well. (Higher at Bass end, lower at treble)
    Do you mean sand the bottom of the nut at an angle to adjust it?

    Quote Originally Posted by dingobass View Post
    3. Slots are not evenly spaced. I cut the slots to compensate for the differing string gauges.
    This compensation gives a more comfortable playing spacing.
    How do you recommend aligning the nut if going to remove material from both ends? Centered, tend towards bass side or treble side?
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    Quote Originally Posted by Tindrrel View Post
    Do you mean sand the bottom of the nut at an angle to adjust it?

    Yhep. A simple trick is to grab your cabnit makers square and clamp it to your bench.
    Then place your sandpaper on the bench so it butts up to the square and apply downwards pressure to the treble end as you sand (have the fretboard side of the nut against the handle of your square, this will ensure the bottom of the nut is kept square)

    Give it a few swipes then check for height, repeat until you achieve the desired height.



    How do you recommend aligning the nut if going to remove material from both ends? Centered, tend towards bass side or treble side?
    This is personal preference. I tend to align the nut with more space on the Bass side, but if you are a string bender you may want more room on the treble side.

    Hope this makes sense.... My Bat Senses tell me a video may be in order

    There is always a workaround for glitches, mistakes and other Guitar building gremlins.....

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