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Guitar Nut Adjustment

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Photo by Chewy Chua

If you have a new guitar or a new nut, it’s important to properly file and adjust the nut to ensure optimal playability. Here’s a step-by-step process for filing and adjusting the nut on your guitar:

  1. Start by ensuring that your guitar is properly strung up and that the neck is straight and not bowed or warped. If the neck is bowed, you’ll need to adjust the truss rod. If it’s warped, it may require more extensive repairs.
  2. To eliminate fret buzz, it’s recommended to level and crown your frets. This process involves ensuring that all the frets are even and properly shaped.
  3. Gather a set of feeler gauges and a set of nut files. Different grades of sandpaper may also come in handy.
  4. Begin by fretting each string individually, starting with the high E string between the 2nd and 3rd fret. Use the feeler gauge to check the amount of space between the bottom of the string and the first fret. There should be approximately 0.005 inches of space between each string, and the string should barely touch the 2nd fret. Take note of the measurements by recording them on a piece of paper as

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Samsung’s Newest HD TVs Take Advantage Of LED Technology For Reduced Consumption

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Introducing the latest LED TV from Samsung. Its cabinet framework is incredibly slim, making it the thinnest variation yet. It is available in size models ranging from 40 to 55 inches.

This television offers the highest picture quality to date. Thanks to its numerous positive light-catching features, the optimal viewing distance is 15 feet.

The light and dark shades observed on the panel determine the brightness of the TV. The light shades are extremely vibrant, while the darker shades are deep and intense black.

Despite being only 3 inches wide, it supports features such as PC connectivity, LAN Cat 5, and 4 HDMI ports. These ports allow you to view content such as videos or images from your digital camera. You can also enjoy listening to music, all directly on your Samsung LED TV. It also includes 2 USB ports and a video component slot, which means you can access and view internet-connected content as well.

The TV comes with a sleek, sturdy, and rotating 2.0-degree table-top stand. It is available in two colors, silver and black. The silver stand complements the slim black TV, giving it an elegant and polished appearance.

Despite its new and improved …

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Learning To Play The Guitar – Fantastic Tips In Keeping The Guitar Strings In Excellent Condition

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Before you embark on learning to play the guitar Learn to Enjoy Guitar Fast - Many people want to learn to enjoy guitar, and they give up due to a lack of patience and persistence. They often think about the pain in their fingers during practice and end up not making progress. Becoming proficient at something largely depends on your attitude. If you're not passionate about learning something and only… , it is important to understand how to keep your instrument in good condition. Let me guide you through the steps to properly maintain your guitar strings.

First, check the condition of your instrument’s strings. Are they rusty or tarnished? Are there six strings intact? If you answered no to any of these questions or if it has been a while since you last changed your strings, then it’s time for a string change.

Like any other component, strings deteriorate with use. Old strings tend to perform poorly—they lose tuning quickly, produce a less vibrant sound, and may cause tuning issues. Old strings also have a higher risk of breaking, often at the most inconvenient times.

For frequent guitar players, changing strings at least every couple of …

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