Nut lubricant for precise tremolo action and stability.

[Lazarus1140]

This is the best product I've found.


Unfortunately, I can't tell you where to find it. I was doing a construction project at the manufacturer's facility about three years ago, and a maintenance worker gave me a can. This lubricant is specifically designed to prevent rust and lubricate wire, cables, and wire rope for mining industry applications. I am a witness that it also performs flawlessly at the guitar string/nut interface!

[Chickenwings]

Re: Nut lubricant for precise tremolo action and stability.

http://www.ppc.au.com/access_lanox2d.htm

[super rad stuff]

Re: Nut lubricant for precise tremolo action and stability.

nut sauce?

[MojoMonster]

Re: Nut lubricant for precise tremolo action and stability.

I made my own from vasoline and graphite powder.

MM

[Lazarus1140]

Re: Nut lubricant for precise tremolo action and stability.

I made my own from vasoline and graphite powder.

MM

That was a good idea!

[Chickenwings]

Re: Nut lubricant for precise tremolo action and stability.

vasoline is a petrochemical....doesn't it stain the nut and corrode the finish?

[jrbills5150]

Re: Nut lubricant for precise tremolo action and stability.

nut sauce?

+1 on the sauce

[whatshisname]

Re: Nut lubricant for precise tremolo action and stability.

I swear by Big Bends Nut Sauce. I've tried millions of things over the years, but this stuff is magical.

[j9fd3s]

Re: Nut lubricant for precise tremolo action and stability.

i use http://www.triflowlubricants.com/Tri...Lubricant.html

it works really well, just a drop on each nut slot when you put strings on.

mike

[GuitarDoc]

Re: Nut lubricant for precise tremolo action and stability.

I've tried NutSauce and was totally unimpressed. I don't think it is anything other than vasoline. All the other lubes are too thin...not really that great either. But graphite in vasoline is a good idea. Still kinda thin but the graphite is the killer part. Or even a better idea is this...

http://www.stewmac.com/shop/Nuts,_saddles/Special_tools_for:_Nuts_and_saddles/Guitar_Grease.html?actn=100101&xst=3&xsr=3518

It's a graphite-loaded PASTE. Works great and there's enough in a small container to last about 37 1/2 lifetimes (if you're wasteful).

[Thunder7]

Re: Nut lubricant for precise tremolo action and stability.

I just use like 3-in-1 machine oil, works good for me

[KoreanGuitarMan]

Re: Nut lubricant for precise tremolo action and stability.

A smooth, well cut nut is the best lubricant. I'll rub dry graphite powder in the nut slots every once in a while, but there is no substitute for a properly cut nut.

If you've never had your guitar's nut worked on, it does make a big difference. It's the biggest reason why, aside from crappy tuners, that cheap guitars don't stay in tune worth a damn. Bad nuts.

[Gearjoneser]

Re: Nut lubricant for precise tremolo action and stability.

A smooth, well cut nut is the best lubricant.

It's funny that guitar companies sell us tiny bottles for the price of a gallon of some industrial lubricant.....but I tend to agree about the perfectly dialed in nut. So often, I've seen guys go up a gauge on a nut cut for 9's, only to remedy the problem by using graphite, oils, vaseline etc. I really don't want all that junk on there.

The best money I've spent is a set of luthier files. One swipe through the slot and the binding problem is solved.

[super rad stuff]

Re: Nut lubricant for precise tremolo action and stability.

It's funny that guitar companies sell us tiny bottles for the price of a gallon of some industrial lubricant.....but I tend to agree about the perfectly dialed in nut. So often, I've seen guys go up a gauge on a nut cut for 9's, only to remedy the problem by using graphite, oils, vaseline etc. I really don't want all that junk on there.

The best money I've spent is a set of luthier files. One swipe through the slot and the binding problem is solved.

i just end up filing mine down with sandpaper myself, and if i ever do actually "lube" the nut, i just go with a bit of pencil lead.