Nut wear from different gauge strings?

[bonez]

Just a question about nut wear as i would like to try alot of diffrent tunings and string gauges but would be scared about ruining the nut. anyone done this and found it to be a bad idear? i mean its only plastic isnt it? and the big string gauges would gouge it out.

 

[fbecir]

If you use 9 or 10 gauges, you don't need to widen the slots of the nut. But if you want to use heavier strings, you will need to enlarge the slots with a file otherwise you risk to crack the nut. If you enlarge the slots too much, it can be a problem if you want to go back to lighter strings.

 

[Colin]

it's only a nut, a good repairer will be able to file or replace one if necessary. I've even seen low nuts built up with super glue

 

[bonez]

But if its a EBMM compensated nut you cant get another one, thats why im concerned.
but yeah i didnt think about the fileing of it maybe i cant use it for realy heavy gauge stings if i wanna go back to 9's/10's do'h!

thanks for info anyway

 

[Colin]

But if its a EBMM compensated nut you cant get another one, thats why im concerned.
but yeah i didnt think about the fileing of it maybe i cant use it for realy heavy gauge stings if i wanna go back to 9's/10's do'h!

thanks for info anyway

you can get a replacement for the compensated nut, I've done it myself. send me an email if you need assistance

 

[bonez]

that rocks. now i dont have to worry thanks

 

[Colin]

that rocks. now i dont have to worry thanks

great to hear