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Originally Posted by theoctavist
ive got everything else sorted , shaping, etc..
but what i am unsure of is.. how to go about determining the correct slot positions ?? the guitar in question was stolen, and was recovered by police later sans nut-bridge(and tuners)- odd, i know.
so I dont have the old nut as a template. help? I play about 70/30 fingerstyle/flatpick, heavy gauge strings. (14-18-27-39-49-59)
thank yall so much!
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First, determine the nut (neck) width. This is a good start. Then, mark the E-string positions by going in about 2 to 3 mm from the edge of the fretting area (consider most frets are bevelled). Then measure your total spacing, split it by 5, and mark the other string positions.
Then cut.
There are many subtleties to consider, and many opportunities to foul up. I usually recommend people get nuts cut by pros, but trying it oneself is fine, too. Just it is a bigger job to do well than people usually think.