nut shim material

[Satchriossi]

What do you use to shim the nut on guitars you've had that needed adjustment in this area? There isn't enough of that thin shimming metal under the nut of my latest aquisition and i wondered what others did when they encountered the same problem?

cheers

[JJEMMER777]

Aluminum cans work great


And FYI - Beer cans are classier than soda cans

[Ironjose]

is the aluminium to thick? or not?

[LonePhantom]

Emery paper works well for shimming as the course grainy side helps the connection between the two surfaces. Good for locking nut shims and neck joint shims.

[Ironjose]

since we are talking about shims, what should i use for shimming a saddle especially the 6th string on a radius guitar? (is it well writen?)

[Racerx2k]

Sandpaper works well.

[crevis]

Something I used to do is cut up some post its, start with too many and remove them one at a time until it's at the right height.

[waylay00]

I use sandpaper, as Racerx2k said.

[Ironjose]

i use sandpaper on my peavey's nut, but i think its to thick? or maybe i'm wrong? what material does ibanez uses for shimming?

[Racerx2k]

Actually, if you normally switch to a finner grit, you will get a thinner shim. Try that, Jose, if you think your sandpaper shim is too thick.

[Ironjose]

hmmm that never crossed my mind... i will try that...