Nut slots

One would be that the slot in the nut is slanted toward the fretboard so that, when played open the string is, effectively another 18 longer

The best test for nut slot height is to fret the string between the 2nd and 3rd frets, then tap the string down right over the 1st fret If

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guitar nut slot files You can use dust or baking soda with glue, but I've found that a Q-Tip works very well too You simply tape off the ends of the nut and then