How can I fix my E string?

[llacnayr]

While playing jazz or just fooling around, if I pluck too hard on the E string it falls off.
I think my nut might not be deep enough because it falls off at the head.

Any suggestions on how to fix this?

[Joe Ergle]

Can you post a picture of the nut? I've never heard of this happening, but it does indeed sound like the knotch in the nut for the E string is too shallow and/or skinny if it falls out of the nut like you said.

[Jake deVilliers]

This is Brandon's friend, right? You know you're on the DB side of TalkBass?

[llacnayr]

Originally Posted by Joe Ergle

Can you post a picture of the nut? I've never heard of this happening, but it does indeed sound like the knotch in the nut for the E string is too shallow and/or skinny if it falls out of the nut like you said.

I cannot post a picture of it right now, but I can give you statistics:
About 3/4's or more is raised above the groove of the nut

[llacnayr]

Originally Posted by Jake deVilliers

This is Brandon's friend, right? You know you're on the DB side of TalkBass?

Yes, Brandon is my friend.
I'm actually sitting next to him right now hahahaha.
Thats weird, did I do something heroic?