This site is great.   I just made my first 3 string fretless CBG and everything looks great.  My question is that the string height seems awfully high 1/4".  I am temporarily using a bolt and the nut and am using a plastic chop stick as the bridge. I would like to eventually use of these same chop sticks as the nut.  The strings make a buzz when I press down on the string and attempt to play a chord.  When I apply pressure on the string behind the nut (bolt) this buzz is reduced.  Do I need to rebuild the head to reduce the height of the tuners to the bridge?  Please advise.

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Comment by Bad Finger (Eric) on January 31, 2011 at 7:03am
I would glue a 1/4" thick shim on the back side of the head then shave it and shape it to blend in. You might have to take off a little thickness from that shim or from the string side of the head.

I used small sheet metal screws to hold down my strings and create the required down-pressure on the nut.

I'm also temporarily using a chopstick for a bridge. I'm actually surprised at how good that sounds.
Comment by Avant Gardener on January 27, 2011 at 6:08pm
I found an easy fix for this.  Electrical straps AKA Midget Straps.
Comment by Avant Gardener on January 27, 2011 at 5:42am
Thanks Dan.  I just saw a previous post on this.  Other than that do you think I need to reduce the tuner height?
Comment by Dan Sleep on January 27, 2011 at 5:40am

You need to use a string tree or some other device to hold the strings down against the nut. That will stop the buzzing. Here is a pic of a simple way to do it using a small piece of wood.

 

http://www.cigarboxnation.com/photo/leon-jimenez?context=user

 

 

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