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String won't stay in nut slot

logans59

logans59

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Jul 1, 2012
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Kennesaw, GA
#1
So I was trying to setup my new Squier CV 50s P but I can't get the A string to stay in the nut. Should I:

1) buy a new nut and get GC to install ($25 + part)
2) get a different string retainer (maybe 3 string hipshot bar?)($14+shipping)
3) I did something wrong in the setup

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:help:
 
#2
use more wraps around the tuning post, spiraling down & forcing the string to sit low on the post. The tension should hold your string in the slot.
If your action needs to be lowered, dig the slot in deeper. If not, don't.
 
#5
Immigrant said:
If the perspective of that photo isn't distorted, return it. That neck appears to have a serious twist starting.

I wouldn't mod it at all if it's a brand new bass. Return. Good luck with whatever you choose.
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I thought the same thing when I saw the first image. Major neck twist!

If it's a new bass, take it back and get another one. :bassist:
 
#6
BGF said:
I thought the same thing when I saw the first image. Major neck twist!

If it's a new bass, take it back and get another one. :bassist:
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Immigrant said:
If the perspective of that photo isn't distorted, return it. That neck appears to have a serious twist starting.

I wouldn't mod it at all if it's a brand new bass. Return. Good luck with whatever you choose.
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Didn't notice, but i definitely agree with these two fellas.
 
#9
logans59 said:
So I actually got it in a trade so return isn't really a choice :atoz:

but, is this something that can be fixed with a truss rod adjustment? could I have just tightened it too much? :confused:
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Sorry, no, you can't untwist a neck with a trussrod adjustment.

You can keep the A string in its nut slot with more winds on the tuner post, and/or a string retainer.
 
#10
That's too bad that you can't return it but it might not be as bad as the picture looks.

Questions.

1, Was the "A" string fine when you got the bass or was it like you have it in the pictures?

2, What changes did you make during the setup?

I agree that you can't untwist a neck with a trussrod adjustment. I hope you can save what you have.
If not, you could always replace the neck with a Mighty Mite replacement neck. In any case, good luck with it! :)
 
#12
BGF said:
That's too bad that you can't return it but it might not be as bad as the picture looks.

Questions.

1, Was the "A" string fine when you got the bass or was it like you have it in the pictures?

2, What changes did you make during the setup?

I agree that you can't untwist a neck with a trussrod adjustment. I hope you can save what you have.
If not, you could always replace the neck with a Mighty Mite replacement neck. In any case, good luck with it! :)
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The A string was fine when I got it, but I put flats on it and that happened. I fixed that problem by winding the string down the tuning peg so it stays in now.
first I set the intonation, then did some truss rod adjustment. That was when I started this post. Now I've raised the bridge saddles to try and stop the buzzing, but I'm still getting a little and the saddles are maxed out :confused:
 
#15
There may be some wiggle room in the neck pocket to loosen the neck screws a little and nudge it back into position. I had a brand new Geddy Lee Jazz arrive really crooked and that's all it took.

The more I look at the first picture, the more questions/comments I have.

1) Did you overtighten the TR when you did the setup? The strings appear to be laying on the FB on the upper frets.

2) The nut angle (E side higher) is typical of some of most Fenders, so the twist may not be real bad yet. Did you set it up using Fender specs on their website as a guide? The specs they list aren't for everyone (me) but they are a good starting point.

Sorry if that ^ sounds like I assume you don't know what you're doing. Not my intention at all.

Edit: Those aren't new strings are they?
 
#17
Immigrant said:
There may be some wiggle room in the neck pocket to loosen the neck screws a little and nudge it back into position. I had a brand new Geddy Lee Jazz arrive really crooked and that's all it took.

The more I look at the first picture, the more questions/comments I have.

1) Did you overtighten the TR when you did the setup? The strings appear to be laying on the FB on the upper frets.

2) The nut angle (E side higher) is typical of some of most Fenders, so the twist may not be real bad yet. Did you set it up using Fender specs on their website as a guide? The specs they list aren't for everyone (me) but they are a good starting point.

Sorry if that ^ sounds like I assume you don't know what you're doing. Not my intention at all.

Edit: Those aren't new strings are they?
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No offense at all, I really don't know what I'm doing, I got this bass to learn setup and everything on, so it's a lot of trial and error. I did use Fender's website for specs, but can't quite get the adjustments right.

I think I'm just gonna take it to GC tomorrow and get them to take a look at it, I don't wanna make anything worse
 
#19
i knew before i even opened the thread that the problem was the A on a fender-type headstock.

extra wraps is the correct answer.
 

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