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I’ve just taken delivery of some nut files, a nut blank and a nut shaping file. It cost a bit but I will have a go this weekend at making the nut I need for this guitar build. Attachment : 1B5225...

Hahaha...... Excellent! This is all good to know Mark, thanks. My lovely horse! ?

Here are some online links to calculators for guitar builders, including string spacing for the nut and multi-scale fretted boards. Multi-scale fret calculator - Nut calculator for string spacing -

Posted by: darrenking Hey, That's been bookmarked! Thanks Darren Found this too Darren, it may come in handy one day. multi-scale fret calculator -

Posted by: Edwin Better not use 80 grit.................... Ouch!

Posted by: Edwin Making your own nut is a nice job, and therapeutic! Sand, fit, sand, fit, sand etc...... Like Darren said, a piece of mdf and sandpaper.... And if you mess up the first time, no probl...

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Just found this cool nut calculator.

Posted by: darrenking Hi John, All blanks will come oversize in all dimensions. Get yourself a bit of MDF, stick some 120g or 150g abrasive down on to it and start rubbing! You just can't beat the sme...

Right, I’ve slept on it and I’ve decided to take the plunge and buy some nut files. This is the perfect opportunity and I can’t hide from it forever. Thanks to both of you for the advice and Darren th...

This is such good feedback, I really appreciate it, thanks Darren. I may take you up on your kind offer. Did I see somewhere that you live in Lancashire?

Yeah I know what you are saying about having the guitar there. I know I’m going to have to take the plunge sometime with nut files and making my own nuts. A may be able to buy some in a few weeks, it...

So, I can leave it as it is, 44mm, and I just need to fit a nut that is 38mm E to e? If so, can you make me one?

Right ok, thanks for that Mark. I’ll get my sanding beam out. It will give me something to do whilst I’m waiting for my next lot of wood for the next build. I’ll let you know how I get on. Thanks.

I have made a Tele style neck and for some reason I have messed up with the measurements. The width at the nut is supposed to be 42mm and it measures 44mm, Ahhhhhhhhhhhhh............ I’ve made the nec...

How did this go Mark? I’ve only just got back from holiday.

Thanks Mark, I couldn’t for the life of me think why it should be like that, surely the intonation wouldn’t need to be that different. It was nice to get some confirmation though, thanks. They are onl...

I have a question for, well, anyone really. I bought a small electric guitar that is very short scale, 22.2” to be exact. On the rear of the guitar I’ve noticed that the low E string ferrule is offse...

Thanks for bringing this subject up, I didn’t realise there were videos on it. It never occurred to me to look in the acoustic build for how to do binding. I’ve watched the videos and they are top not...