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Old 02-09-2023, 04:40 AM
Robin, Wales Robin, Wales is offline
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Originally Posted by JackB1 View Post
No the string spacing on the replacement nut was identical to the original Martin nut. So was the width. I just needed to sand down the thickness a tad and then the height needed to come down quite a bit.
You're right! But it is confusing!!! I have just been onto the Tusq website and one replacement 1 11/16" nut code PQ-6116-00 has equal centres not equal spaces, but a narrower overall string spacing of 36.45 rather than 37.21mm (StuMac/Martin - proportional centres).

However the Tusq slotted nut 1.69" (1 11/16") that says it is for "Martin style guitars" code PQ-M169-00 has equal spaces and an overall string spacing of 36.99mm.

The devil is indeed in the detail.
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