A Fender Bass Truss Rod That Just Spins
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Today's question involves the compensated nut.
I have a lovely Baleno OM guitar in for a setup, and it's the first time I've come across an instrument with a compensated nut. I'm not sure what function this type of nut actually serves. On this guitar, I find the action above the first fret a few thousandths lower than I like to send them out, but that may not be a big deal in the final setup.
What is the purpose of a compensated nut? How does it affect intonation past the first fret?
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