Blues Creek Guitars - Setting Up & Cutting a 12 String Guitar Nut

Another Guitar Luthiery video from John Hall and Blues Creek Guitars. This time, how to setup a 12 string nut. John shows you how to plan, and cut the nut.

[@greenharvestproductions6743]

Thank you for the upload

[@dickiebrewer1232]

Love your instructional videos. I got the "Making a 12-string guitar" book from Stewy and I've found lots of dimensional errors. I'm making the bridge and think I've found another error. You wouldn't happen have a dimensioned drawing of a 12-string bride for a dreadnaught (25.4 scale) you would share? I heard you in the video mention outside hole spacing of 2-3/16", and I could probably get what I need from that, but a drawing sure would be nice. This is my first and I'd hate to screw it up just because of a drawing. by the way, love the Wayne Henderson shirt. He's a great guy and I love his festival every Father's Day weekend.

[@bluescreekguitars3346]

I have no drawing I use a pattern I got at martin. you can get my contact info on my site and just call me

[@BryanClark-gk6ie]

Fit the nut in the slot tight and there's no need for glue... No time wasted on it drying..... Keep on working.... Get it done.

[@alandust2188]

For your initial slot cuts on the nut, which file do you use?

[@johnhall2795]

each string uses a different file. You need a good set of nut files. You want to use a file that is at least the same size of the string or a few thousandths larger say a 24 string would use a 26 file so you just work your strings and octaves are the size requires

[@alandust2188]

@@johnhall2795 yes, I know there is a different size file to finish the slot based on the string diameter. Some luthiers use a file or thin kerf saw for the initial cut on all strings for a starting point and then use multiple sizes to finish up. I couldn't tell from the video if that was the method being used. Great video though....keep them coming!!!!!

[@johnhall2795]

@@alandust2188 just use the file I may use a 24 file to set the centers on the larger strings to hold spacing the more you do it the more comfortable you will get . Never be afraid to ask questions I like to share what I learned

[@alandust2188]

@@johnhall2795 Great 👍