Product Overview
Features:
- Brand: Hosco
- Model: SCUD SOS-CG1
- Type: S.O.S. (Sound Offset Spacer) compensating nut shim
- Designed for classical (nylon string) guitars
- Fitting scale: 640-650mm (25.2-25.6in)
- Thickness (6th/1st string): 1.6mm (0.063in)
Description:
The Hosco SCUD SOS-CG1 Sound Offset Spacer is a precision-engineered compensating nut shim designed specifically for nylon string classical guitars. This component is based on the MTS theory, which utilizes a modified scaling approach to significantly improve intonation accuracy in the lower positions of the fretboard. By adjusting the takeoff point of the strings at the nut, this spacer helps mitigate the common sharpness issues found when fretting notes near the headstock, resulting in more harmonious chords and better overall tuning stability across the instrument.
This specific model is optimized for classical guitars with a standard scale length between 640mm (25.2in) and 650mm (25.6in). The shim features a uniform thickness of 1.6mm (0.063in) across both the 1st and 6th string positions. Installation is straightforward and allows players to enhance their instrument's performance without requiring permanent modifications to the existing nut or fretboard. This makes it an ideal solution for guitarists seeking professional-grade intonation correction on traditional nylon-string instruments while maintaining the original integrity of their guitar.
