Open String Buzz at the Nut -- When Nut Slots **ARE NOT** Too Low!

Описание: Chapters:
0:00 Buzzy Strings - It's *NOT* What You Think!
0:54 Repair Step 1
1:20 Word of Warning
3:08 Repair Step 2, Part A
3:56 Caveat: High E Guitar Strings
5:02 Repair Step 2, Part B
5:37 Summary
5:52 Action @ 1st Fret
9:56 Better Way to Cut Nut Slots
11:51 I'm NOT an AI....Seriously!

   • Nut Slot Spacing *FOOLPROOF METHOD* - Work...  

   • Low Nut Slot Fill with Baking Soda + Super...  

*NOTE: I actually used a .075" nut file for the .085" A string, and a .042" nut file for the .045" G string when correcting these problems. The reason I didn't say that in this video is because I think the *only reason I had to do that was because I didn't fill the slots fully.

I filled them partially, and they continued to buzz when I tried re-cutting the slots with the appropriate sized nut files. Looking at my own channel, I have a video from 8 years ago (2017) here, where I corrected the problem with the correct nut file gauge:    • 1 Minute Guitar: Fix Bass Open String Buzzing  

I hemmed and hawed about whether to mention this in the video or not, but didn't, as I decided it would just be too confusing for people.

Filling the slot the entire way, walls and all, is the real key. Then re-cut it with the right sized file.

I will say, however, going undersized did work, and the strings aren't binding in the slots. I think it's because I used a double edged nut file and a diamond file, which are toothed on the sides, as well as the bottom. They probably cut just a bit wider than the bottom-toothed files....maybe. I'll have to measure it.

But overall, didn't want to confuse people with that information. I'm confident that if I filled the slots the entire way and re-cut them, they would've been fine, as opposed to having to use slightly undersized nut files. If you look at the bench where I'm cutting the G string slot, you can see a .042" on the bench...that's the real file I used, not the .046".