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Post subject: 10's on a strat.
Posted: Tue Aug 26, 2008 8:04 am
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Hey everybody, I need some advice. I want to change to 10 gauge strings (Am. Deluxe ash maple), I think the guitar is asking for it. The problem is that the nut slots seem to be somewhat shallow, as the low E string (9's set, so I guess it's a 42?) is not sitting comfortably in the slot, it's half in. You can imagine what would happen with an even heavier gauge. The questions: Can I modify the nut myself (how?)
Will I need to add tremolo springs or will some turning of the trem screws do the job? I like the bridge floating, not parallel to the body.
What about the trussrod? Some say that you have to detune before you tweak, some others say the opposite. Thanx a lot.


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If you have never done any file work on a nut before I recommend taking it to a Tech.
ALWAYS loosen the strings before you adjust the truss rod.

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CAFeathers wrote:
If you have never done any file work on a nut before I recommend taking it to a Tech.
ALWAYS loosen the strings before you adjust the truss rod.


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Generally speaking, there are two main problems with nuts. Either the nut slots are too shallow, or they are too deep. The solution to slots that are too deep is simple, but radical - remove the old nut and replace it!

What happens in this case is that the deep slot makes the open string contact the first fretwire and produces an annoying and unmusical sound. All that can realistically be done, in the case of a standard plastic or bone nut is to replace it - not an easy task.

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