Hi e twang

[sloar]

Just bought a Player Telecaster and the open hi e has a twang. Fretted it’s perfect, but open it sounds like crap. I figure it’s the nut slot cut too deep. Is this reason to take it back or is there an easy fix? Thanks

[Dru Edwards]

Hi Sloar, if you really like the guitar I would get it fixed. A new nut would do it. There's also a temp solution (that some people keep permanent) of filling the slot with baking soda and crazy glue and then file as needed.

Try putting a thin piece of paper under the string. Does that twang go away? You won't have a good tone but it should give you an indication if the nut slot is too deep.

[TiffanyGuitar]

If you like the guitar, just get it fixed. Most new guitars need some sort of tweaking or setup when you first get them. And every few years, they also need a check up. A bone nut will be a welcome upgrade for the nut that comes standard on that one anyway.

[sloar]

Would something like this be covered by warranty?

[Dru Edwards]

Originally Posted by sloar

Would something like this be covered by warranty?

Did you buy it from an online retailer or a bricks and mortar store? Regardless, I would contact the retailer and ask them what they can do for you.

[sloar]

I just contacted them, I’m taking it in for either a fix or new one. I was just curious if it was something I could fix on my own. Thanks

[Bob Womack]

Originally Posted by sloar

Just bought a Player Telecaster and the open hi e has a twang.

It IS a Tele.

Bob

[Bluside]

Originally Posted by Dru Edwards

Hi Sloar, if you really like the guitar I would get it fixed. A new nut would do it. There's also a temp solution (that some people keep permanent) of filling the slot with baking soda and crazy glue and then file as needed.

Try putting a thin piece of paper under the string. Does that twang go away? You won't have a good tone but it should give you an indication if the nut slot is too deep.

This is the answer if you want to fix it yourself. I have replaced and repaired quite a few nuts (with the baking soda and superglue). However, if it's new, see what the dealer will do for you to remedy the situation.

[Dru Edwards]

Originally Posted by sloar

I just contacted them, I’m taking it in for either a fix or new one. I was just curious if it was something I could fix on my own. Thanks

Let us know how it turns out. If it is the nut (and it sounds like it is) then it's a quick, easy, and inexpensive fix.

[rmp]

Originally Posted by Dru Edwards

Let us know how it turns out. If it is the nut (and it sounds like it is) then it's a quick, easy, and inexpensive fix.

This ^..

the slot for the E is just low enough to cause it to make contact with the first fret when it's vibrating.

Very easy to remedy.