ZettaVita Posted July 28, 2016 Share Posted July 28, 2016 My D string is falling out of the nut on my one year old Gibson LP Studio. My options are to take it to a local Guitar Center luthier, or, drive about 8 hours to the Gibson factory and get it repaired there. Should I take the opportunity to replace the nut entirely, or just dress up the D string cavity? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rabs Posted July 28, 2016 Share Posted July 28, 2016 I don't think its something worth taking to Gibson.. If your local Luthier is a good one, its not a hard job... There is also the old baking powder and super glue trick... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L5Larry Posted July 28, 2016 Share Posted July 28, 2016 If the string is slipping out, and the BOTTOM of the slot is cut to the correct depth, there is no fix, as the top of the nut as been dressed down too far. Yes, this might be a warranty issue, but even the out of pocket cost of a new nut does not warrant shipping or driving your guitar to Nashville or Memphis. They do not have a walk-in repair shop, and you risk being without your guitar for months. Any reputable, qualified guitar tech should be able to easily, and immediately, diagnose the problem and propose a solution. If the tech happens to be Gibson certified, you may even still get it covered under warranty. If the slot's just cut too shallow, it may be as easy as deepening it slightly. I mean no disrespect... but there are no "Luthiers" at Guitar Center, only guitar "techs". The word "Luthier" defines a level of education and skill far above what you find behind the counter of most any music store. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZettaVita Posted July 28, 2016 Author Share Posted July 28, 2016 I mean no disrespect... but there are no "Luthiers" at Guitar Center, only guitar "techs". The word "Luthier" defines a level of education and skill far above what you find behind the counter of most any music store. No offense taken, and I appreciate the education. I am a novice with guitars, and made an incorrect assumption. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kidblast Posted July 28, 2016 Share Posted July 28, 2016 has this always happened? have you changed string gauge (going to a heavier gauge)? chances are, the D slot just isn't cut deep enough. I guess you'd need to have it assessed by someone who knew the proper measurements and tolerances for the nut based on your string gauge of choice. It's not all that uncommon that the nuts are cut a tad on the high end, as it's easier for a setup tech to remove nut material than it is to replace it. Don't go to Guitar Center, they are good at is "selling", and that's about it.. so really, I agree 100% with Larry go else where for a setup. check a local music store if you have one... the small mom and pop places usually have someone that they have doing their repairs and setup work. If they don't have one, they probably have people they can refer. Factory settings are really a middle of the road ball park that allows a reasonable setup out of the box. To "Get it" right for you, requires a full setup once you have some time to play it and know how it feels and what you'd like to have improved. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pinch Posted August 4, 2016 Share Posted August 4, 2016 Do the string winds go underneath one another on the peg? If the coils are stacked on top of one another, it could cause this. As you probably known. Just tossing it out there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZettaVita Posted August 16, 2016 Author Share Posted August 16, 2016 Success! Found a luthier in the Knoxville area, he dressed the EAD grooves in the nut which were a little more than thumbnail grooves. With a setup and 9.5-44 D'Addario strings, came to $70. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L5Larry Posted August 16, 2016 Share Posted August 16, 2016 Great. It seems to have worked out for you fairly painlessly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capmaster Posted August 16, 2016 Share Posted August 16, 2016 Glad it worked out for you! By the way, I love the finish of your LP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rabs Posted August 16, 2016 Share Posted August 16, 2016 That's what you get when you play a backwards guitar :P :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capmaster Posted August 16, 2016 Share Posted August 16, 2016 That's what you get when you play a backwards guitar :P :) The string slot sizes may have been in reverse order. ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZettaVita Posted August 17, 2016 Author Share Posted August 17, 2016 The string slot sizes may have been in reverse order. ;) Ya know - that makes sense. I bet that is what it was. Good call. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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