How to fit a preshaped nut on a guitar
Issue 178 November 22, 2012
Tips for fitting a shaped and slotted nut.
Dan Erlewine tries a preshaped nut in his own Fender Strat: it's so easy "it's almost like cheating!"
- Sanding the nut bottom radius.
- Balancing the bridge saddles with the nut.
- Thickness-sanding the nut.
- Final shaping/buffing: tapes that protect the finish.
- Using shellac instead of glue.
