Quick Question..

[smurph1]

I'm having a slight problem with a pinched tone on my high E on my 535..i'm considering a couple of options to remedy it..I might move up to an 11 in hopes that it will sit a bit higher in the nut slot, and ring clearly..or, I might try using a small piece of fine sandpaper to open the slot a bit, thus freeing up the string..Any Ideas? The rest of the strings ring clearly, and sound awesome!! Thanks my brothers!!Scott!!

[jazzrat]

I'd try a couple passes to open up the slot a bit. If that does not work,

I've had good luck filling the slot and re-cutting it.

I use super glue and talcum powder.

[smurph1]

I'd try a couple passes to open up the slot a bit. If that does not work,

I've had good luck filling the slot and re-cutting it.

I use super glue and talcum powder.

Will do..thanks..

[DC Ron]

I'd try a couple passes to open up the slot a bit. If that does not work,

I've had good luck filling the slot and re-cutting it.

I use super glue and talcum powder.

 

+1 on filling and recutting. I use bone dust from a scrap nut, but not sure it's really better than talcum powder. Another idea: as the weather changes and my necks move around, I've occasionally found that a nut slot that was ok is suddenly not--because the neck has less relief than before. Might want to check the relief if this nut has been ok before. Easier than recutting a nut and worth a look. Good luck!

[schundog]

I would start by simply "coloring in" the nut slot with a pencil first; the graphite in the pencil lubes the nut, preventing the string from sticking. I do this on all my guitars when I restring them. It works well. There is also a product called Nut Sauce..... Same idea, but I'd try the pencil first.

[smurph1]

Great ideas all guys..Thanks..

[NoNameBand]

I like the alternative ideas to cutting the nut. Once you cut too low, its a problem getting it back to being perfect. A 10 or 11 gauge string is still going to have the same bottom, only a taller string and may bind in the nut, interfering with the tuning. I think graphite should help, otherwise, seek the help of a professional. when cutting or installing a nut.

All the best,

Mark

[smurph1]

thanks guys..I used a little Carmex in the nut slots when I re-strung her, but maybe graphite or Nut Sauce is the answer..

[chico]

stay with the 10s, and non-invasive nut massage (hey, did I just say "nut massage"??? geez)

[NoNameBand]

stay with the 10s, and non-invasive nut massage (hey, did I just say "nut massage"??? geez)

 

Be careful to not get your G string tied up with your nut or somebody is bound to need a massage.

[NoNameBand]

Being as I just figured out how to get pictures in here and, the thread is about a 535, I thought I would finally show a picture of my 23rd Anniversary 535. First appearance on the site.

[smurph1]

Being as I just figured out how to get pictures in here and, the thread is about a 535, I thought I would finally show a picture of my 23rd Anniversary 535. First appearance on the site.

NICE!!!

[NoNameBand]

NICE!!!

 

I see you are from West By God Virginia. My Mother is from Keiser and I was born in Cumberland across the river from Keiser as they did not and probably still don't have a hospital in Keiser.

[smurph1]

Yeah buddy!! That's God's Country!! One of my best friends is from that neck of the woods!!

[chico]

no name, nice 555!

 

smurph, how far are you from shepherdstown? (or better stated: where are you relative to Shepherdstown?)

[schundog]

Being as I just figured out how to get pictures in here and, the thread is about a 535, I thought I would finally show a picture of my 23rd Anniversary 535. First appearance on the site.

 

 

Wow, Mark, as much as I love the look of that 535, especially with blocks, that tweed Fender about knocked my socks off!! How long have you had it? Verrry cool.

[NoNameBand]

Wow, Mark, as much as I love the look of that 535, especially with blocks, that tweed Fender about knocked my socks off!! How long have you had it? Verrry cool.

 

Thank you fore the complements. They do make a nice couple don't they? The Tweed is a '55 and was a gift to me from one of my best friends and mentor, the original owner before he passed away in 2007. He had recovered it in 1964 to appear more modern, with black nogahide. I called Fender to ask their advise on a restoration and they suggested MOJO Music in S. Carolina. Mojo is who makes all of the Tweed cabinets for Fender's Vintage Amp series. The extent of the restoration was: new tweed w/ aged lacquer, re-chrome the handle brackets & re-stitch the leather handle. The rest was just cleaning. Everything is original except the tweed, tubes and a 3 way power cord. It has and remains working fine. Great warm, clean sound on 3 or 4 as well as a great nasty sound cranked up to 11. The 535, now with Pyramid Pure Nickel classic strings (jewelery), is having an affair with the Tweed. I believe they were made for each other.