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Wlkehoe - Posted - 09/13/2019: 11:47:36
Does anyone happen to know if bone works with nylon strings when therexs no possibility of a zero fret? I'm concerned the edges of the slots would be sharp enough to abraid and that rounding the edges would throw off intonation. I'd be interested to hear about alternatives if they're not pricy. Thanks everybody.
deestexas - Posted - 09/13/2019: 12:30:12
The slots just function as guides. Rounding off the edges can't affect intonation since the strings are resting on the zero fret.
Latestone - Posted - 09/13/2019: 14:10:59
I have banjos strung with nylon that use both bone and wood. Either seems to work well. Nylon strings seem to have less intonation problems than steel, in my experience.
rudy - Posted - 09/13/2019: 14:14:29
Bone works fine for nut material when using synthetic strings. I lightly sand the edges where a string rests, there's no need to actually round the corners over.
I buy the bulk packages of bone nut or saddle blanks from ebay sellers. You get 8 or 10 for what a single blank costs from the guitar parts supply places.
Edited by - rudy on 09/13/2019 14:22:16
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