1982 360/12 - new nut is not right
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Re: 1982 360/12 - new nut is not right
So weird - I used to break 8's all the time stringing up to G, but 10s never! Truly YMMV!
Re: 1982 360/12 - new nut is not right
The string would usually break when tuning up to the right octave. So it could be a matter of string brand (some .10s can't handle the tension of being tuned that high), but .08s were an easy solution. Definitely YMMV!jdogric12 wrote:So weird - I used to break 8's all the time stringing up to G, but 10s never! Truly YMMV!
Re: 1982 360/12 - new nut is not right
I have owned many 12 strings and although the octave G is most prone to snapping when tuning to pitch, I've never had an issue with repeated breaks, it usually only would happen if I was tuning up, not paying attention, and went too far past the G. Maybe you've got a burr on your saddle or nut?jdogric12 wrote:So weird - I used to break 8's all the time stringing up to G, but 10s never! Truly YMMV!
Re: 1982 360/12 - new nut is not right
I would suspect the nut slot in this case. Wouldn’t hurt to lightly chase the slot with a 0.010” nut file and lube it well so it could take either gauge without sticking.
Re: 1982 360/12 - new nut is not right
No, this was over many years and many guitars.akpasta wrote:I have owned many 12 strings and although the octave G is most prone to snapping when tuning to pitch, I've never had an issue with repeated breaks, it usually only would happen if I was tuning up, not paying attention, and went too far past the G. Maybe you've got a burr on your saddle or nut?jdogric12 wrote:So weird - I used to break 8's all the time stringing up to G, but 10s never! Truly YMMV!