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Kristov Just Startin'
Kristov
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Feb 11, 2007
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Mar 27, 2012 2:07 AM

Advise needed! high E string jumping out of nut

Hi

I have a problem with my 69! Occasionally the high E string will pop completely out of the nut and rest outside the frets without warning. On the whole Im very pleased with the guitar I like the neck profile (despite my small hands) the overall feel and the steel frets. Admittedly the top high E string is very close to the edge of the fretboard but I' ve got used to it!  However I cant understand why the high E is jumping out of the nut slot' In all the years I ve been playing I have never come across this and I ve owned dozens.

I'm wondering if I replaced the nut would it solve the problem and could I reduce the string spacing a tad without ruining the intonation??

 

Any feedback/comments greatly appreciated

  • brianpantle Just Startin'
    brianpantle
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    Oct 20, 2007
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    Apr 25, 2012 10:53 AM (in response to Kristov)
    Re: Advise needed! high E string jumping out of nut

    I have the same issue.  I notice that it happens when I pick over the saddle pickup.  And it mostly comes when I want a sharp percussive attach.  The kind of pick stroke I do will often cause the e string to jump out.  If i move up towards the nut by a few inches, I can't make it jump out.  If I get very close to the saddle, I can't make it jump out then either.  Just in this one spot.  I would love to have some input as to what is going on here.

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