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58 minutes ago, KiOgon said:

Thanks! I didn't actually know they did them in bass sizes. I've never actually bought anything from them, having been put off by the idea of shipping stuff from the US, but they seem like a great option.

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14 minutes ago, Bassalarky said:

You could try starting off with a needle file and use old strings (as files) to get the final fit and finish. Works surprisingly well if you take it slow with the needle file and just use the pointy bit at the end for the smaller slots.

That's pretty much my current method, but as I've done a few now I think it's probably time to make the investment!

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I use these: http://www.japarts.ca/Uo-Chikyu/Uo-Chikyu-Products-Nut-Files.asp

I haven't got a 0.130 yet, but I have the rest for normal bass and guitar setups.

I have tried the Hosco double-sided files, but I found that the slots they cut are so inaccurate and oversized as to be pretty much useless. (at least for guitar, the larger bass sizes may be better)

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On 13/01/2020 at 19:28, Bassalarky said:

You could try starting off with a needle file and use old strings (as files) to get the final fit and finish. Works surprisingly well if you take it slow with the needle file and just use the pointy bit at the end for the smaller slots.

Been there done that successfully.  Not ideal but a bit of wiggle room actually improves the sound IMHO, if you're looking for double bass cloning.  I guess not ideal if you're going for crisp light clearly defined tonality.

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