Should you lubricate nut on guitar?

This is typically on the bridge saddle or nut region of the guitar. The lubricant is supposed to reduce the friction caused by a string sliding across the nut or saddle. It also can help prevent the windings on a string from binding on a sharp saddle edge.

How do you polish nut slots?

Instead, take a small piece of 800 or 1,000 grit Wet And Dry abrasive paper, wrap it around the string and push it into the offending slot. The idea is to smooth the surfaces of the slot and not to deepen it. Work the paper back and forth a few times, then pop the string back in to test your progress.

What is guitar nut sauce?

Nut Sauce® is the Guitar Techs and Players secret to staying in tune and ending string breakage! Nut Sauce is a cutting-edge lubricant that is applied to the nut, bridge, string guides and pivot points of the bridge. Nut Sauce unleashes a player’s talent by removing concerns about tuning and string breakage.

Why use a pencil on a guitar nut?

A little lubrication can help the stings move freely through the nut and therefore improves tuning stability. Pencil lead contains graphite which is a dry lubricant, which is why many people use it. It works pretty well, but will leave visible marks on light coloured nuts.

How do you polish a guitar nut bone?

First sand the bone a little with 1200 grit sandpaper. Then use a soft rag with the Happich and polish. Happich can be used on nearly anything other than directly on bare wood. It’ll make lacquer finishes look and feel like glass.

Why does my string click when I tune it?

It’ either your string rubbing slightly in the nut or beginning to stretch beyond it’s elastic limit. Most likely you just need to rub a pencil lead in your nut to smoothen it up. If you have jut tuned and it’s clicking you may find it goes out as soon as you bend or stretch the string.

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