It's such a simple little thing, it's so easy to over look the importance of a well executed nut. While there are many "do it yourself" articles on line that describe how to file your string slots out with a chain saw file, a lot of attention should be focused on the nut in a professional setup.
The luthiers at Upton Bass consider string choice and playing style and examine the string spacing, groove size, string heights, entry angle, exit angle, path and direction of string to peg. All these factors must come together in a very small space. Getting these elements wrong can result in premature string breakage, buzzes, hand fatigue and career ending repetitive stress injuries.
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