high E/ brass nut

I have a '62 reissue jag. Is it possible to move the high E string closer to the B string

by a brass nut? My high E string sits about 1/20 of an inch from the fretboard. Is this

normal? It feels like I have to move my finger an inch from the B string to grab any fret

on the E string

Try adjusting which groove the E string is sat in on its bridge saddle before you start performing surgery on the guitar.

+1 what Richie said.

If you go down the new nut route it may be easier to perform this on a bone nut.