I literally HATE Greek Luthers

[beaubrummels]

How 'bout dem Greek basses?

[Clint 55]

Basically what Securb is saying -I want a luthier to do it the intended way if Im paying for it -If I need to shim one personally -no prob..

I will point out that it is likely that a shim transfers less string energy into the resonant loop of the guitar than a correctly made nut where the entire nut is in direct contact with the Neck (because a shim loses some energy through inefficency from motion and transfer of another material, and heat)

Which affects the sound-but not necessarily audibly or negatively just different than what was intended when you bought it with a nut that touches all over

SO I think a Luthier owes you the intended approach of the original manufacturer unless identified upfront.

Ya

[Inflames626]

Just skimmed the thread. I was a history major. I'm fairly sure Greeks have a long tradition of luthiery, either through directly inventing ancient instruments that we aren't 100% sure how to reproduce in the modern era, or by influencing the stringed instruments of other cultures.

I have never done any business with Greek luthiers. That said, I'm sure there can be heated conversations...