Zero fret nut bass

1. What is the point of a zero fret?
2. What is a zero fret on a bass guitar?
3. Does zero fret help intonation?
4. How do you install a zero fret?

What is the point of a zero fret?

The zero fret sets the height of the string over the fingerboard when the string is played “open” (without being fretted), and the nut, placed behind the zero fret simply sets the string spacing for the strings before they route to the tuners on the headstock.

What is a zero fret on a bass guitar?

A zero fret is a fret placed at the headstock end of the neck of a banjo, guitar, mandolin, or bass guitar. It serves one of the functions of a nut: holding the strings the correct distance above the other frets on the instrument's fretboard.

Does zero fret help intonation?

A zero fret is simply another fret positioned where a standard nut would be situated. It allows much better control of intonation and string action. The zero fret takes care of the intonation and, more importantly, establishes the correct and minimal string height.

How do you install a zero fret?

So for this step you just want to:

1. Determine which fret size works the best for you. ...
2. Cut the fret to the correct length.
3. Smooth out the edges.
4. Check fit.
5. Glue in place with cyanoacrylate glue (“superglue”). ...
6. Let it set with the strings installed and in tune for a while so the glue can totally set and that's it!