Building A Precision Bass Part 19 Making The Nut And Leveling The Frets

[@harleyveejay]

Another informative video, the bone nut explanation and fabrication was great. Thanks Chris.

[@shawnmartin4701]

Nice video. I like the way you handle yourself in the comments. Blunt and to the point like we were meant to be.

[@HighlineGuitars]

A blunt comment deserves a blunt response. Thank you for the support!

[@sunn_bass]

It was nice to hear that you prefer the 3 corner file file over the crowning file. I haven't tried the StewMac diamond crowning file but have never felt comfortable with most other crowning files. The trusty 3 corner file may take a bit longer but i really like the visibility while working on my bass. Great series.

[@mossie7920]

i've always loved jazz bass style necks because of the string spacing at the nut. Most basses have a wider neck. So i was wondering would it be problem to take a bass with a wide neck and put a new nut in and file it with a jazz style string spacing?

[@Bobcat753]

Why didn't you explain how far from the ends of the nut to place the E and G strings?

[@HighlineGuitars]

There's nothing to explain. Make it whatever you want it to be.

[@thijs199]

very good video!

[@roberthurless3295]

HI Chris, can you make a left hand fretless jazz style with a lined fretboard?

[@HighlineGuitars]

Probably. But I doubt I ever will. I've got other ideas I want to pursue.

[@thijs199]

I was sanding a bone saddle, and I wore a dustmask, I heard it was some pretty nasty dust to breathe. Can't tell whether you do it, but anyways here that story

[@HighlineGuitars]

I wear a mask, but like anything else you hear on the internet, especially forums, take it with a grain of salt. Everyone thinks they are a scientist.

[@villastube]

D and G strings on 6:10min are 0.090" instead 0.90" right?

[@HighlineGuitars]

Right.

[@rockproducer28]

when level frets don´t protect the pickups?

[@HighlineGuitars]

If you lack control, then yes. protect your pickups.

[@jparker1823]

I have nickel frets looking to upgrade to Jescar EVO Gold Fretwire. I'm also looking to get the round fret ends you did in a prior video with a dremal grinding stone and a 2mm round diamond bit. Can I hammer this material in or will I need a fret press to minimize fret leveling afterwards?

[@HighlineGuitars]

I’ve never used EVO. You’ll have to ask Jescar.

[@mikkooijala1683]

What are your thoughts on roller nuts and zero frets?

[@HighlineGuitars]

Zero frets are cool, but a bit of a pain. Roller nuts are a solution in search of a problem.

[@luisownerbr]

Hey Chris hope you're doing well. Would you say those jigs like the Earlewine neck jig are useful for leveling frets?

[@HighlineGuitars]

They're great for repair work, but unnecessary overkill for building new guitars.

[@b476816]

Did you have a guitar giveaway or did you get highjacked?

[@HighlineGuitars]

A scammer is using my profile pic. They're been reported to KZbin.

[@BartekEVH]

Never grind individual frets!!! Always the entire surface, because there will not be one equal line.

[@HighlineGuitars]

A high spot makes an unequal line.

[@hippychipsguitars601]

I've been spot-leveling frets for years---I didn't get the memo that it was a problem now!

[@HighlineGuitars]

@@hippychipsguitars601 As I write this reply, I am taking a break from spot leveling.