daveinspain Posted November 18, 2013 Share Posted November 18, 2013 Hey you guys... I'm getting a slight buzz from my open D string coming from the first fret. Started happening after a string change. Seem like the D string is sitting right on the first fret and if I fret it there it doesn't buzz anywhere else. I'm thinking the nut might be cut too deep and it sits a hair lower then the other strings. Is there a good way do fill the nut a bit in that slot so it sits up a little higher? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Farnsbarns Posted November 18, 2013 Share Posted November 18, 2013 Hey you guys... I'm getting a slight buzz from my open D string coming from the first fret. Started happening after a string change. Seem like the D string is sitting right on the first fret and if I fret it there it doesn't buzz anywhere else. I'm thinking the nut might be cut too deep and it sits a hair lower then the other strings. Is there a good way do fill the nut a bit in that slot so it sits up a little higher? Yes, carefully, with Araldite or a similar hard setting epoxy resin. You might want to pay attention to the colour your chosen resin dries. White or clear being advisable. Also, consider using a little extra hardener when mixing it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveinspain Posted November 18, 2013 Author Share Posted November 18, 2013 Hmmm, so mix up a very small batch, fill in a bit with tooth pick or maybe on of those little plastic sticks that come with nut lube... Leave it to dry, then when set see how it sits and file it down if need be? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kidblast Posted November 18, 2013 Share Posted November 18, 2013 yep that's how it's usually handled. Good luck Dave /ray Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nick_s Posted November 18, 2013 Share Posted November 18, 2013 I've seen good results with thin superglue and baking soda being inserted and filed to suit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveinspain Posted November 18, 2013 Author Share Posted November 18, 2013 I've seen good results with thin superglue and baking soda being inserted and filed to suit. :blink: Don't know about that one... I'd be afraid of the baking soda deteriorating or discoloring in time... I think the clear epoxy is the way to go... Now i'll try to find a good clear epoxy... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kidblast Posted November 19, 2013 Share Posted November 19, 2013 the baking soda does work, but it does discolor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badbluesplayer Posted November 21, 2013 Share Posted November 21, 2013 I've heard that the baking soda/superglue works well in some situations. Stew-Mac has some info on their site about it. - http://www.stewmac.com/tsarchive/ts0197.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sitedrifter Posted November 21, 2013 Share Posted November 21, 2013 My 5* just did a complete setup on my Songwriter for me and on the G and B strings he filled in the nut slots using a mixture of bone dust and super glue. He then filed them to a new level and no more buzz.The rest of the strings the slot cuts are fine although they look deep. The Nut action clearance is tight but the guitar plays superbly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveinspain Posted November 21, 2013 Author Share Posted November 21, 2013 Now all I need to do is find a little bone dust... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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