SE 277 Nut Replacement

[colinkanders]

My SE 277 Semi-Hollow Soapbar Baritone has two string slots that have been cut too low, which is causing buzzing. I've tried adjusting the truss rod and bridge saddles, but I can't seem to get it to fix. I'm guessing I'll have to replace the nut.

What kind of nut should I buy? Is there one that is pre-made for the 277? Can I just buy any 1 11/16" nut and widen the slots to accommodate the thicker strings?

 

[John Beef]

I'm not aware of a premade one for the 277 but I think you can use any 1 11/16" nut that is meant for PRS guitars and widen the slots. You could also try the baking soda and super glue trick to fill the existing slots in a bit, and then re-cut them.

 

[colinkanders]

I went ahead with a PRS wide thin/fat nut. It's a bit thinner than the stock nut, but not by much. The slots for the four wound strings had to be widened just a little. The buzzing is now gone!