New nut?

[Pow_22]

So my 1975/76 p bass is pretty much original but its clear its had a new nut in its previous life. The new one doesnt quite fit right with a very small gap either end between the edge of the fretboard and the nut. Its never massively bothered me but what has since i started using smaller gauge strings is the slot depths.  In particular the G and D sit quite low down and i have a feeling the G is being pinched resulting in a slighty more dead tone. Looking at these phone pics would you say it needs a trip to the tech for a new nut?

[gary mac]

If it was mine, I would be replacing the nut. 👍

[rainbowreality]

You could file down the nut top so about a third of the diameter of the A, D and G string is showing above each slot. Also press down each string between the 2nd and 3rd fret and then tap the string directly over the 1st fret. If you don't get a dinking sound the nut string slot has been cut too low

Edited 9 hours ago by rainbowreality

[Gazz]

7 hours ago, gary mac said:

If it was mine, I would be replacing the nut. 👍

Is that an easy fix Gary? I'm new to this malarkey, so I'm just needing tips and guidance 🙂

[gary mac]

 

 

If you have got the correct tools and are confident using them, then go for it. if not take it to a good tech.

 

IF you are going to attempt a diy job, I would advise ordering two replacement nuts, then you’ll have a spare when you mess up the first one 😄