Making a Guitar Nut - 3 Tips for Proper Slotting

Making a new guitar nut? In this video Dan shows 3 tips for getting the job done right. Getting the proper shape of the nut; ramping (or backfiling) the nut the proper way to ensure proper intonation, without buzz or excessive wear), and opening the back of the nut slots to ensure an easy, unobstructed path for the strings.

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Products used or mentioned in this trade secret video.

DiamondCut™ Nut Slotting Files
https://www.stewmac.com/item/1320

Gauged Nut Slotting Files
https://www.stewmac.com/item/0821

Bone Nut Blanks
https://www.stewmac.com/item/6020-V

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