Bass string tree

This hamer bass didn't come with a string tree and the G string was rattling in it's slot. Even when the string is wound right to the bottom of the machine head post, the string angle from the nut was still too shallow. However I found an elegant non-invasive solution.


A piece of ebony was cut out and I removed one the screws holding the truss rod cover. I then secured the ebony string tree into the truss rod cover.


Front view


Top View. This is testament to how simple ideas make the best solutions.

KC