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| Author: | Zach Ehley [ Wed Nov 17, 2010 5:09 pm ] |
| Post subject: | 6-String Bass Nut File |
I've done a little looking and am having a hard time finding a nut file for a low B string on a 6-string bass (or 5-string). 0.135 For those of you who have built a 5-6 stringer, what have you used? |
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| Author: | Ti-Roux [ Wed Nov 17, 2010 5:44 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 6-String Bass Nut File |
One thing you can do for bass nuts, because strings are quite large... You can begin the slot with some file (I like triangle one, it's precise). File till maybe a 64th before you desired depth. Then, take 1'' or 2 from a string of the desired gauge, then glue it (CA) on a wood stick. You have a cheap file, exactly the size you need. It don't cut that much, but it's perfect to do the final slot shaping. Francis |
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| Author: | theguitarwhisperer [ Wed Nov 17, 2010 9:33 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 6-String Bass Nut File |
I use a .120 and roll it in the slot. |
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| Author: | alan stassforth [ Wed Nov 17, 2010 10:58 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 6-String Bass Nut File |
Or, use a round tapered jewelers file, and stop when it's the same as the string gauge. I like the other ideas too! |
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