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BUILD UP BONE NUT SLOT: I have a new high end baritone guitar that is amazing, but the second string nut slot is just a tad too deep. I am getting a tiny amount of buzz on the open string when it is plucked with moderate force. I would like to try to build-up that string slot without changing the ot...

Thanks for your comment Gordon. Yes, I do realize that I am sacrificing "life" for the possible advantage of a clearer tone. It will take a while to see how long it takes the frets to start showing signs of wear.

I am fingerstyle acoustic player of 40 years and have toyed around with saddles and nuts over the years, both with regard to designs and shapes, as well as materials. Recently I have decided to level and crown the frets on a few of my acoustics. Being a mechanical engineer, I have become highly inte...