A: The general rule is that the file should be the same size as the string, up to no more than . 003″ – . 004″ larger than the string.
Beside above, how deep should guitar nut slots be?
The slots should be only deep enough so 1/3 of the string is above the top of the nut and 2/3 in the nut.
Additionally, how do I know if my guitar nut 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.
Correspondingly, how do you file down nut slots?
How do you make a guitar nut from scratch?
How do you smooth a nut on a guitar?
Instead, take a small piece of 800 or 1,000 grit Wet And Dry abrasive paper, wrap it around the string and push it into the offending slot. The idea is to smooth the surfaces of the slot and not to deepen it. Work the paper back and forth a few times, then pop the string back in to test your progress.
How do you stop nut buzz on guitar?
What can I use to fill a guitar nut?
What do I do if my guitar nut is too low?
There are several ways to repair this issue. You can use dust or baking soda with glue, but I’ve found that a Q-Tip works very well too. You simply tape off the ends of the nut and then remove a small portion of the cloth and roll it up, then insert it into the slot that is too low.