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Low G Strings Last Updated: 02/21/2022 |
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Low G strings are generally larger in diameter and may require opening up the slots in both the nut and bridge. This is best achieved with a folded piece of sandpaper, carefully worked into the slot until the string passes thru easily. Its usually a good idea to mask the top or neck with tape to protect from scratching while sawing thru the slots with sandpaper or file. If the string does not pass thru the nut easily, it may bind and break or create difficulty in tuning. The goal is for the string to rest fully on the zero fret with the slot in the nut just big enough to guide the string and hold it in place. The string should pass thru the nut freely. If you have the opposite problem with the slot too wide causing the string to click back and forth while playing, you can pad the slot with a piece of tape or slip a small plastic sleeve from a piece of wire over the end and in the slot to take up the room. Similar to the sleeves used on violin strings to protect the bridge. |