Remedy for Low Nut Slot Causing Open String Rattling

[PolkaHero]

Is there any way one low nut slot can be shimmed up? I believe the material is plastic. I'm only having problems with the open D string. Does the whole nut have to be replaced? Thanks

[bassist286]

this is hypothetical: you could fill the entir slot with some kind or super harding liquid plastic or glue, and refile the slot to your likeing. But me personally i would jsut replace the nut with a brass or graphite one.

[Chasarms]

Get a $2 tube of superglue. The thick kind is easier to work with.

Remove string. Put a drop of glue. let dry add another drop. repeat until you get it to the height you need.

I've done it a few times and it works fine.

Chas

[fretless5]

Superglue works well. You can also just use a little torn piece of a 3x5 card, cut it to fit.

[tufnuts]

I've always liked aluminum foil. Just use a few layers underneath the string. It's kinda cheesy, but it's not permanent, so you can experiment with your setup.

[PolkaHero]

Hey, thanks for the tips guys. Don't know about using superglue; I'm worried about getting it on the fingerboard. I'll try the card or foil though and see what happens!

[Donne Demarest]

Originally posted by PolkaHero
Hey, thanks for the tips guys. Don't know about using superglue; I'm worried about getting it on the fingerboard. I'll try the card or foil though and see what happens!

1. mask off area around nut slot
2. buy a plastic nut at the music store
3. file the new nut to get a little pile of plastic dust
4. mix plastic dust with glue and fill slot
5. allow to dry.
6. with fine rat tail file, recut patched slot to size/depth.