New Nut for Higher Gauge Strings?

JonPol · #1 09-08-2009, 11:57 PM

my band plays in the C#G#C#F# tuning and my heavy gauge strings are too loose for my high-tension appetite. I want to use the heaviest 4 strings from a 5 string pack (the B E A and D strings) on my 4 string jazz.
so my question is, should i get a new nut so these strings can fit in it or just force them into the old one?

slyjoe · #2 09-09-2009, 12:05 AM

Neither. File the nut.

MNAirHead · #3 09-09-2009, 12:08 AM

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Originally Posted by JonPol

my band plays in the C#G#C#F# tuning and my heavy gauge strings are too loose for my high-tension appetite. I want to use the heaviest 4 strings from a 5 string pack (the B E A and D strings) on my 4 string jazz.
so my question is, should i get a new nut so these strings can fit in it or just force them into the old one?

High quality jewlers files and patience

JonPol · #4 09-09-2009, 01:39 AM

safe and cheap.
i like it.
thanks guys.