Opinions on nut slot height needed

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nut slot to the tuning machine post also by two I then define the Then feeler guages can be used to arrive at a slot depth height

Logically, the nut slots should need no more clearance above the first fret than would otherwise be required between the first and second, But you see lots of nut making instructions saying that the slots should only be about half a string diameter deep Indeed Dan Erlewine has said

wisdom of athena slot demo To cut nut slots I start by setting feeler gauges for the height of the 1st fret + , that seems pretty safe to avoid cutting too deep, and then I lower The slots should be only deep enough so 13 of the string is above the top of the nut and 23 in the nut Related items Feeler Gauges