Slot width - how big is too big? -

guitar quite a long time ago Been Shimming is just as invasive as replacing a nut and you'll still need to re-set nut slot depths

Have him cut the slots in a V shape, sort of like a locking nut, so the width and depth are progressive The down side to making nuts like

guitar nut slot files Nut slots need care and attention to detail I do it by feel, by doing it very slowly, and a little at a time If the slots become too deep,

guitar nut slot depth On acoustic guitars, there's a spectrum of nut widths They typically go between 1 1116” to 1 34”, but some go to 1 78” and 1 2332