Ibanez MM1 turning issues: Is my bone nut cut properly?

[Rubbishplayer]

idk it's still pretty messy

Only if you do it right

 

[Remster]

I have a set of 12 gauged nut slot files from stewmac (I ordered them piecemeal, the sets didn't have the sizes I wanted) as well as two different gauges of "mitchell's abrasive cord," both have been a very solid investment. You can use "anything" to size up a nut slot, but IME with tolerances as narrow as they are, it's worth having the right tools, especially if you are regularly fitting heavier strings onto guitars. It takes some finesse whether you've got the right tools or not, but it's a skill well worth cultivating.


All of my guitars are anointed with a blood sacrifice sooner or later. It's a badge of honor.

It would be a badge of honor for me if it was from playing.

 

[Asdrael]

For the nut:

For the trem posts:

This will solve 90% of your problems.