Quote Originally Posted by kenfu View Post
One question about the nut- I had ordered a replacement nut before I got my guitar (didn't order it with the kit because I didn't realize how it could make a difference... Didn't get that deep in the forums at the time). Anyway, I had some finishing supplies I was ordering from stewmac and figured I'd toss in a new nut. I got the gibson nut but it does not seem to be the right one for that neck. It is too wide and the slots are spaced farther apart. The shape seems to be identical though. Any suggestions on what size I should order? I'd order one from Pit Bull, but shipping to the states is kind of a deal-breaker for just the nut. Maybe I'll order it with my next kit... Because I can tell that there will be a next kit.
I would never buy a pre-slotted nut. Yeah I know you add the cost of the nut files and the string spacer but when you are going to build more or get a lot of use of your guitar it works out cheaper!
Plus you have the added advantage of being able to craft your nut according to your string preferences (the diameter of the strings can be proved into the nut - prevents the strings rattling) and you can save $$$ because unsolved bone nuts can be far cheaper. Finally you can adjust the position of the top and bottom strings at the nut and using the string spacer all your other strains can be slotted in exactly the right spots!