OldG Posted May 1, 2011 Share Posted May 1, 2011 [quote name='KiOgon' post='1212889' date='Apr 27 2011, 05:25 PM']EZ test - hold down each string 1 at a time at[b] 2nd fret[/b] - then tap each string onto 1st fret, there should be only a very small clearance = a fag paper between the 1st fret & string. If strings are too high at the nut you'll be struggling down the rest of the neck. Cheerz, John[/quote] That'll be the 3rd fret for anyone setting up a nut and reading this thread... fret at the third and tap (with your fingernail if you can) the string directly over the first fret (onto the actual fretwire) - if all is good you should just feel/hear a click as the clearance is taken up between string and fret. Any discernable movement - lower the slot/nut.... or no click with string hard against fret - pack and raise the nut. Totally agree on shimming the neck after setting the truss rod to get the action down though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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