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I'm offended :evil:

Hilarious. :lol:

I'm pretty sure its not overlapping Cat. I just realised it might have started when I went from 9's to 10's. I should have thought of that earlier.

Thanks for the tips. I think the sandpaper (carefully) will do the trick.]]> Guitar Repair and Maintenance Raistx https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-repair-and-maintenance/lubricating-my-nut/#post-317385 https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-repair-and-maintenance/lubricating-my-nut/#post-317353 Tue, 30 Dec 2008 00:28:20 +0000
Cat

PS: GREAT subject title!]]> Guitar Repair and Maintenance Cat https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-repair-and-maintenance/lubricating-my-nut/#post-317353 https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-repair-and-maintenance/lubricating-my-nut/#post-317335 Mon, 29 Dec 2008 17:58:43 +0000 Guitar Repair and Maintenance Wes Inman https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-repair-and-maintenance/lubricating-my-nut/#post-317335 https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-repair-and-maintenance/lubricating-my-nut/#post-317329 Mon, 29 Dec 2008 17:15:45 +0000
My thin strings seem to jamming a bit and make a pop sound when I first start tuning. I have heard that graphite ie. lead pencil is good but my nut is white and I don't want to put that gunk on it. Is there any other household product that is clear which will work OK and not damage my guitar? I was thinking a drop of machine oil would do the trick.

Thanks in advance,

Raist. Once you've made sure they're cut just right, lube 'em up with a little Nut Sauce.

Really helps if you have a Bigsby :shock: :lol:]]> Guitar Repair and Maintenance Moonrider https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-repair-and-maintenance/lubricating-my-nut/#post-317329 https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-repair-and-maintenance/lubricating-my-nut/#post-317319 Mon, 29 Dec 2008 15:19:02 +0000
In short, no, machine oil doesn't work. It's thin and flows out of the way under steady pressure. Anhydrous lanolin (wool fat) works well and won't stain your nut. A properly fitted nut really shouldn't need lubrication.]]> Guitar Repair and Maintenance Ricochet https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-repair-and-maintenance/lubricating-my-nut/#post-317319 https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-repair-and-maintenance/lubricating-my-nut/#post-317318 Mon, 29 Dec 2008 15:16:13 +0000
That should help.

You could try this:

http://www.dickblick.com/zz229/21b/?wmcp=cj&wmcid=feeds&wmckw=22921-1001-1296&AID=10495307&PID=2614359]]> Guitar Repair and Maintenance Nick Torres https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-repair-and-maintenance/lubricating-my-nut/#post-317318 https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-repair-and-maintenance/lubricating-my-nut/#post-34504 Mon, 29 Dec 2008 09:56:04 +0000
My thin strings seem to jamming a bit and make a pop sound when I first start tuning. I have heard that graphite ie. lead pencil is good but my nut is white and I don't want to put that gunk on it. Is there any other household product that is clear which will work OK and not damage my guitar? I was thinking a drop of machine oil would do the trick.

Thanks in advance,

Raist.]]> Guitar Repair and Maintenance Raistx https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-repair-and-maintenance/lubricating-my-nut/#post-34504