They work great, but have long been associated with entry level instruments and the are rather unsightly. Most luthiers know the benefit of a zero fret. We estimate that nut adjustment is warranted for about 75% of the instruments that are brought to us for adjustment. As the string is tuned the winding acts a mini-saw, slowly grinding down the slot. To complicate matters, the slots are vulnerable to wear, particularly those that support wound strings. If it is too high, the string action will be raised leading to inaccurate vibrational length when the string is fretted: too low introduces string buzz. In addition the break of the string slot must be perfectly positioned. As the gateway to the fingerboard, the nut must hold each string securely, so that the point of vibration begins precisely at the forward edge of the nut, yet must allow any easy glide of the string for optimal tuning. Any imperfections in the nut will influence the entire playing experience. For the player, the moment begins when string crosses the nut to emerge over the fingerboard. It is the matching and seamless integration of these parts from top to bottom that distinguishes the great from the good. It takes more to create fine instruments than superior materials and components. INCLUDED FRETS (HEIGHT/COLOR) Low – 0.035″ / red code Medium – 0.039″ / purple code High – 0.043″ / blue code Jumbo – 0.051″ / no color code RADIUS (16″) *This radius will fit +/- 2″ radius on your instrument as the fret will self “seat” to your fingerboard radius. STRING SPACING (OUTSIDE STRINGS) 35.7mm (1 13/32″) ZS-5 Replacement Slotted Nut Kit for Taylor® Guitar for Right Handed Guitar
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