Nut Slots: Depth
Big deep slots and a quarter-inch of nut above the strings just looks a bit rubbish. Ideally, your wound strings should have about half to two-thirds of their diameter in their slots and the unwound strings should sit just below the surface.
Similarly, does nut width affect string spacing?
It’s important to keep in mind that there’s no set pairing of nut width and string spacing. You could have a 1 11/16” nut width with a 2 1/4” string spacing, or you could have the same nut width with a 2 3/16” string spacing.
In respect to this, does string spacing matter?
In this manner, how do I know if my nut slot is too low?
To check nut-slot height, hold the string down at the third fret, and see how much it moves over the first fret. This is similar to checking neck relief, but the string should move much less. If the string doesn’t move at all, chances are the slot is too low.
How do you measure a guitar nut?
How do you measure string spacing on a nut?
As we just learned, the string spacing is measured from the center-to-center of the two outside strings on your guitar. On the other hand, Nut width refers to the total width of a guitar’s nut from one edge to the other.
How far are strings from edge of fretboard?
(On a guitar, these would be the two “E” strings, and they’re usually located about 1/8″ in from the fretboard edge.)
How high should strings be off first fret?
String Height at the 1st Fret
| Low Action | “Normal” Action |
|---|---|
| Low E: 0.51mm (0.020”) High E: 0.30mm (0.012”) | Low E: 0.76mm (0.030”) High E: 0.41mm (0.016”) |
What is Floyd Rose string spacing?
The Floyd Rose Pro Tremolo System, made in Germany, is a more low profile version of the Floyd Rose Original which features narrower string spacing; the Original Floyd Rose Tremolo string spacing is . 420 inches and the Floyd Rose Pro string spacing is . 400 inches.
What is standard string spacing?
On Fender-style single-coil pickups, you’ll usually have 52mm at the bridge and 50mm on the neck pickup. If you have a tremolo bridge – especially a Floyd Rose style locking bridge / six-screw vintage type (or a two-point fulcrum bridge) – you’ll have a string spacing of 52mm.