Help! Sitar Buzz

[OU812]

I'm getting a sitar type buzz on the G and B strings, regardless of gauge change on my Axis. Its coming from the nut cause it does not do this when I fret a note, only on the open string for both strings.

I'm guessing its a burr somewhere that the string is vibrating against. What's a good tool to use to file it gently down, even out the slot?

Thanks

 

[JMD]

There are nut slot files available (stew mac), however, I also suggest taking it to a tech to give it an assessment if you don't have experience with this.......plus they already have the nut slot file (if needed) so you don't need to buy one!!

 

[Spudmurphy]

Good advice - nut slot files not only come in various widths, but they also either cut a flat face on the bed of the nut or a rounded face. The angle of the slot has to be right too.

 

[OU812]

This is a Floyd nut so the risk of screwing up is less, cause of the hard material. I've done this before but it was a pain, wondering if there are any good tools I can use to make this easier?

 

[A.J.]

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