My A string keeps popping out

[Coward Of Reali]

The A string on my MIM p-bass keeps slipping out of the groove at the top of the neck near the tuners. I think the groove isnt deep enough for the the string I'm using. Would it be all right to file it down slightly or is there a better solution?

[phunku]

mate get a file on the groove asap! then the string will fit fine! ive had the same problem 2!

[Petethebassman]

Most likely there's no need to file the nut slot, just restring the bass and make sure there are enough wraps on the A string tuner post (3 wraps should do) to create down pressure at the nut.

[Buskman]

+1000 - try this first before any filing is done...

[georgestrings]

Originally Posted by Petethebassman

Most likely there's no need to file the nut slot, just restring the bass and make sure there are enough wraps on the A string tuner post (3 wraps should do) to create down pressure at the nut.

That would be my guess, too...



- georgestrings

[Nino Valenti]

Originally Posted by Petethebassman

Most likely there's no need to file the nut slot, just restring the bass and make sure there are enough wraps on the A string tuner post (3 wraps should do) to create down pressure at the nut.

+1

[Coward Of Reali]

Thanks for the replies, I restrung the string and its definetly better.