File type for Low B Saddle on Mark Ki...

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Author Message bassman8416 Member Username: bassman8416 Post Number: 71 Registered: 5-2012 Posted on Monday, January 20, 2014 - 7:16 pm:    Hi folks. I just put a set of D'Addario Half Rounds on the bass. The low B is 130 gauge and is too large for the existing saddle groove that was cut and filed. This leaves the B String noticeably higher than the rest of the strings. What type and size file would I need to fix this problem. Thanks. gtrguy Senior Member Username: gtrguy Post Number: 688 Registered: 9-2004 Posted on Tuesday, January 21, 2014 - 9:32 am:    I use a cheap small file set from Harbor Freight that gets it very close (cost 3 - 4 bucks) using the small round files in the set and then use an actual size bass string for the final fitting and cleaning up file, but you can also buy a correct bass saddle and nut file set for big money as well. Brass is pretty easy to work.