I’m starting a few guitars soon and was making sure I was prepared. One of the things that I think makes or breaks a guitar is the playability. We have all played some amazing guitars that we didn’t love but should have. It’s because they were not properly maintained and setup. We’ve also played “beginner” guitars that were amazing and were very surprised…one again, it’s about setup.
A few years ago my wife sent me to a class on building guitars. It was the perfect opportunity to ask questions and learn from some guys who have been building a long time. One thing that stuck with me was how much attention was paid to the nut at the top of the guitar. We spent a lot of time on that one part and talking about the slot width, slot angle, rounding the edges, picking material, how to keep strings from binding, slipping, popping out, holding tune, etc…..
If you’re guitar isn’t doing something right, there’s a good chance the nut is involved. If you have any questions or would like me to setup your guitar contact me at rohrscustomerguitars@gmail.com or contact me through the site. I’d love to work with you and get your guitar playing the best it can.
If you’re looking for a good set of nut files to try yourself check out Stewmac.com.
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