Curtis P Posted August 10, 2005 Report Share Posted August 10, 2005 Well, for my birthday (July 26) i bought a new guitar, i havent had a chance to really post yet because of internet problems. Anyways, i bought a brand new Slammer by Hamer, its an explorer shape guitar, When i tune the High E string, i hear a light cracking noise, i am not sure if the nut is not filled enough for the larger strings and its pulling on the nut or what, but its rather disturbing and it does not stay in tune well.... Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated Edit, forgot to include some pics of the new "beast" http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/cur.../NewGuitar3.jpg just 2 for now, its taking forever on photobucket to upload tonight, so, maybe more tommorow Curtis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GregP Posted August 10, 2005 Report Share Posted August 10, 2005 It's pretty common, though a pain in the butt. I'm pretty sure it's just strings binding up in the nut and then popping 'free'. I could be wrong, but that's what I've always been told and I had no reason to doubt it. If you're having general tuning instability, how about considering a switch to a GraphTec nut or just a well-cut bone nut? Are you comfortable doing that, or would you rather not? Great-looking geet-box, though! Greg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Southpa Posted August 10, 2005 Report Share Posted August 10, 2005 You could try graphite in the nut slots and make sure the tuners are tightened down well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Setch Posted August 10, 2005 Report Share Posted August 10, 2005 As Greg said, that's a textbook case of strings binding in the nut. You need to ease the nut slots with an appropriately sized nut file or saw. Whilst you're at it, you'll want to fine tune the nut slot height too - I've yet to see a factory nut which isn't unnecessarily tall. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curtis P Posted August 10, 2005 Author Report Share Posted August 10, 2005 thanks everyone for the replies, thats what i figured it would be, I actually find the nut height to be pretty decent on this guitar, the action is great, so i dont think i will bother with the nut height for now When i go to the music shop to grab some more strings, i will take in the nut and have them file it a bit more for me Thanks Curtis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Curtis P Posted August 11, 2005 Author Report Share Posted August 11, 2005 alright, after work i will give it a try Curtis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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