JP6 Nut modification advise

[Blues]

Hey guys!

I just purchased a used JP6 and it is killer!

But I have 1 immediate issue that I need to fix.

The 6th string buzzes at the first fret when plucking open E.
The problem Is that the string sits too deep in the nut. I would like to rise the depth at the nut of the 6th string only. How do you suggest I do this in a pro way? I mean, how would the pro luthier would fix this issue of just one string buzzing?
I gave the most relief to the neck and rised the saddle pretty high and the buzz is less but the guitar is pretty uncomfortable at such heights!

ALSO, I am used to having more space between each string. Is their a nut replacement from factory that has bigger string spacing? Or I have to create my own nut? Has anyone replaced the nut in order to have just a bit more distance between each string?

Also, it appears that the 6th string touches the wood between the nut and the tuner, what is the fix to this? I read that it is a common issue with certain batches.

Any suggestions are appreciated!!

Blues

 

[beej]

Hi Blues- welcome to the forum.

Ok, first question ... is this a new guitar? If so this sounds like a warranty issue, something your dealer should be able to tackle.

Your best bet is always to contact the customer service dept at MM first, they can help you work out whether this is an issue. Are you sure it's buzzing at the 1st fret? If there's gunk in the nut, or if it's not cut right it can buzz, even if it's the right height.

Talk to the CS guys and let them help you out. (They're closed Fridays, btw.)

As to your question about string spacing, that isn't something offered by MM. I'd suggest playing the guitar a while and getting used to it before considering anything drastic.

 

[Spudmurphy]

Welcome to the forum - I see that your guitar is used, and would not be covered by the warranty.

Here is a section of the warranty copied/pasted here ...
Warranty Information

Ernie Ball, Inc. (hereafter “EB”) warrants for one (1) year from date of purchase by the initial retail purchaser that this product shall be free from defects in material and workmanship....

The only advice I would give is that I have performed very good repairs on damaged nut slots using a mixture of baking soda/super glue. You really need good nut slot files to carry out a good repair. If you are not the type to carry out this kind of work, a competent repairer should charge you for 30 mins of bench time.

 

[Blues]

The only advice I would give is that I have performed very good repairs on damaged nut slots using a mixture of baking soda/super glue. You really need good nut slot files to carry out a good repair. If you are not the type to carry out this kind of work, a competent repairer should charge you for 30 mins of bench time.

Hey Spudmurphy,

If I don't have the proper files and use a file that is not the size of the groove I might file it unevenly... even if I try to do this the best I can, If I leave it just a tad ueven inside the groove, will this make the string not flow adequately inside and maybe "catc" and affect the tuning of that string?

Also, do you use super glue gel? You mix just a bit of baking soda with glue? do you apply it with..let's say a "paper clip" and then allow to even out itself inside the groove?

Now, how about instead, removing the nut and shimming under the 6th string only with a slim paper business card cut to fit 8mm long and the width of the nut? Maybe that would be easier and just as good or even better? The string needs to be lifted just 1/32 or even less to stop buzzing at the first fret.

Thanks !!!!

 

[Spudmurphy]

Hi Blues
The way I determined that it was the nut slot causing the problem was to roll a cigarette paper up and pack it under the string. This cured the buzz and also meant that the whole geometry of the strings looked better.
You really need to know what you are doing when you file a nut slot - it's not just the thickness of the slot there's the angle of the string leaving the nut to go to the tuner post..
If the slot is too wide you will get a lot of "pinging" going on in the nut when you bend the string.
I use super glue that is liquid not gel because believe me it goes off hard in seconds. Try some first before you even contemplate doing the nut slot. You will be able to see the repair after it is done so if you are the type that wants the guitar to look 10/10 then a new nut is the best option. Personally I would not and have never shimmed a nut.

 

[yellowv03]

Shimming nuts is really only good practice with floyd nuts. With a low nut the best practice is usually a replacement. You can fill the slot, but it often looks shoddy. Overall I would rather spend more replacing the nut and having it done right.