[chacam]

I just bought an inexpensive used six string for my wife to use and the strings are pretty far above the first fret and her fingers are getting sore from pushing the strings.

I don't want her to get discouraged.

I filed the notches in the nut so the strings are closer to the frets thinking that would help and it did a little. But I think I can go closer.

How far above the first fret should the strings be for a beginner? And how do you keep from making the notches too deep?

Should I also look at filing the notches in the bridge?

Thanks,
Charlie

[USGold]

Tempted to reply to this-but decided to wait for our resident expert UGB to resond.

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Read UGBs posts in Guitar Tsch. Start with this one.
Buzzz! strings too low? Too high? READ THIS!!

[Ultimate Garage Band]

No notches in the bridge!!! Many times a nut can be cut a bit on the high side; the reason is they're building in some wear I guess. Adjust the relief first, then see if the saddle is ok, then the nut.