"Looking at it without the tuners, it would seem that way. But, with the tuners installed, the string holes are actually lower than the guide holes, so it does have downward pressure on the string guide? I think the angle of the pic is fooling your…"
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"Hi, this system I imagine is due to the tuner post being higher or as high as the fingerboard. It will I think put upward pressure on the spacer from the strings so secure it well. A slotted spacer would have downward pressure holding it firm. Taff"
"Grateful to all of you and Customer Service. Their answer, which corresponds with yours: "The slotted nut has been replaced by the retainer. Lay that flush against the edge of the fretboard... You fit the strings through the slots before you…"
" That's what I'm talking about. Thanks, BQ.
Taff"
"Here’s a better pic with the whole headstock,I didn’t add the other piece cuz I was showing where the guide was supposed to be positioned? "
"Thanks again, Taff! Thank you, Brian - just deleted everything. I did try to reach cust serv last week but think they were out on Fri. Also tried FB. You've all been great - when I get an answer will let you all know.
Gonna take me awhile to…"
"Hi agian, it may be the camera angle, but in BQs photo of the nut spacer the holes look too high. Keep in mind that they also need to allow downward pressure of the strings onto the zero fret giving a break angle to prevent buzzing. Just a thought.…"
"Here’s what instructions in mine say about it?
FYI- it’s best to contact CBGITTY support directly, they have somebody that takes care of kits who will walk you through any problems? :)"
"yup BQ . lol.. I just realized that , but thanks for the assist . ;-)"
"It seems the kit has changed from the pic i posted . and is now zero fret design ..
so your first fret is your nut . and that piece keeps the strings inline behind it . "
"That’s the new one Pick, it has the square holes to match the square sound holes? You could totally cut the top down to replicate a nut tho?"
"Thanks, Taff! Spent more time trying to figure this out than it prolly takes to build. Hoping someone will point out an obvious answer, I'll go Doh! and will be on my way."
"In this kit PICTURE .. "D" would be your nut .
IM NOT SURE WHAT YOU HAVE THERE . "
"Yes, that is a string guide. The Bento box employs a Zero-fret, so the Nut is the Zero-fret? "
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