How to slot a nut to depth in 5 minutes

For the treble strings, the strings should be just deep enough in the nut that they don't pop out when bending strings If you feel the strings

The Zero Glide nuts come in a range of sizes for acoustics and electrics so it was pretty simple to find the correct nut for my application Tools: Basic hand

nut slot depth Bone Guitar Nut Pre Shaped and slotted for Gibson® Les Paul, SG, etc Preshaped natural bone is the traditional choice for making guitar nuts

nut slot files Sand all 6 sides starting with 80 grit and finishing with 220 grit paper Mark the height of the fret wire to determine slot depth Mark the top edge of the nut