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I have a KE3 with a 1-11/16ths" nut width. I replaced the standard Jackson nut with a R4 Schaller nut. The new Schaller one is higher off of the fretboard. How should I lower it? Sand it down?
The Schaller/Floyd nuts are taller than the stock Jackson nuts.
You could sand it down yourself with a sanding block... not hard really.
But if you're unsure, take it to a pro and have them fit it properly.
I'd use a flat mill file, first. I had to machine down a set of saddles, recently, to match the neck radius. The belt sander took forever, and created way too much heat. The mill file made easy work of it. Just gotta make sure you file evenly, and check your work, frequently. fortunately, I have a set of digital mics and calipers. They are worth every penny.
I was talking about sanding down the nut shelf (wood), not the nut.
The nut is cast, not milled, so it doesn't take to kindly to being filed.
Ah, sorry. Was kinda left up to interpretation. I don't know about the nut, though. The saddles are cast, too, and I thinned them out, with little problem.
what was wrong with the original, unless it was defective, i don't think the grief is worth it. i would just put the old one back. i would take it to a machine shop and tell them to take off a mm or 2. they might do it for a a six pack
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Ah, sorry. Was kinda left up to interpretation. I don't know about the nut, though. The saddles are cast, too, and I thinned them out, with little problem.
Yeah, I guess I could have qualified that statement a bit better.
Seriously though.
Take a sanding block to the shelf and give it a few passes. No need to involve an outside party for this one.
Just make a few passes and then check the fit. Do that over and over until you get it where you want it.
Just go slow and don't be too aggressive.
In general, most tech worth their salt (ie, actually employed as such and receiving a 1099 at the end of the year, not someone like me who pretends in their garage ) get at least $60 an hour. Expect a half hour to an hour for that job - realize that they need to set up your axe after the fact as well, which might take another half to a full hour...
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