E string nut issues

kaiuk · #1 04-24-2011, 01:54 PM

my E string appears to be too large for my nut (d'addario steels i think) and i was wondering what i could do to keep it from popping out and flying around
cheers mates

BassChalice · #2 04-24-2011, 02:09 PM

Hey Man!

You might want to move this over to 'Hardware, setup, and Repair' since it's more of a setup issue. I'm sure they can help you out there.

Peace!

ia02 · #3 04-24-2011, 02:12 PM

get new strings and add more wraps to the tuner post. this creates more down-pressure on the nut and will help keep the string in place.

SLaPiNFuNK · #4 04-24-2011, 02:48 PM

Is the E-String not sitting flush into the nut? or is it too large that it is just resting on the groove?

Also, as mentioned above: more wraps on the tuning post. But if you already cut the string, make sure the winding is as close to the headstock as possible so there is more of an angle from the nut to the tuner.