Product Story
MusicNomad’s patent pending Nut Files feature a revolutionary diamond coating & round “string-shape” blade design resulting in smooth, precision cuts. They cut & polish slots at the same time & do not drift like common toothed files. The industrial, even diamond coating cuts & polishes all the most common nut materials such as nylon, bone, graphite & TUSQ. They even work amazing on saddles. We added an ergonomic handle for total comfort & control of your cut, or you can remove the blade from the handle as an alternative cutting option. This custom set comes with 6 Nut File sizes for Acoustic Guitar-Light/Medium Strings. We even include a compact, strong aluminum case. That’s MusicNomad quality – raising the bar in equipment care.
Product Features
Acoustic Guitar - Light/Medium Strings Nut File Set (.013”, .017”, .024”, .032”, .042”, .056”) with Industrial Strength Diamond Coating. Comes in a Compact, Lightweight and Strong Aluminum Case: 3" x 6" x 1.4"
Innovative Round "String-Shape" Blade Design that won't Bend, Resulting in Smooth, Precision Cuts
Laser Engraved Size on Each Blade Plus Ergonomic Handle and Convenient Workbench Hang Hole
Perfect for Cutting and Polishing at the Same Time for New or Existing Nut Slots
Great for All the Most Common Nut Materials such as Nylon, Bone, Graphite & TUSQ. They Even Work Amazing on Saddles
Nut File FAQs
I’ve noticed the nut material clogging up the diamond file and it feels dull and is not cutting as well. How do I clean the blade?
Using a stiff bristle brush along with a mixture of mild soap and water will clean the files. Dry the blade after cleaning.
I filed my nut slot with the proper size nut file, and it is still a bit tight in the slot and pings when tuning. What should I do?
You would roll the file slightly to the right and put a bit of pressure going down the left wall of the nut slot and stop when you get to the bottom of the slot so as to not go any lower. You would then roll the file slightly to the left and put a bit of pressure going down the right wall of the nut slot and stop when you get to the bottom of the slot as to not go any lower. It’s important you do not want to open the slot too much or make the slot lower. You can also use MusicNomad’s Tune It in the nut slots as a lubricant.
What is the general rule for what size file I need for a certain string size?
The general rule is that the file should be the same size as the string, up to no more than .003” - .004” larger than the string size and for bass strings you can run your nut file size up to .005” larger than the string size. In other words, for a .026” string you would use the .028” file; for .011” string you use the .013” file, for the .080” string you use the .085” file and so on. If you go much larger, the slot can become so large that the string vibrates in the slot, causing a buzz. If you use a file smaller than the string, the slot will be too tight, causing tuning issues.
String Guide
Nut File Set: MN667 String Gauge Set
D’Addario Electric Extra Light 9-42
DR Electric Pure Blues Light 9-42
Ernie Ball Electric Extra Slinky 8-38
Ernie Ball Electric Super Slinky 9-42
Fender Electric Super 250 Light 9-42
Nut File Set: MN668 String Gauge Set
D’Addario Electric Light 10-46
D’Addario Electric Super Light Plus 9.5-44
DR Electric Pure Blues Medium 10-46
Elixir Electric Light 10-46
Ernie Ball Electric Regular Slinky 10-46
Fender Electric Super 250 Regular 10-46
Nut File Set: MN670 String Gauge Set
D’Addario Electric Light Top Heavy Bottom 10-52
Elixir Electric Light/Heavy 10-52
D’Addario Acoustic Extra Light 10-49
D’Addario Acoustic Custom Light 11-52
D’Addario Acoustic Light 12-54
DR Acoustic Rare/Vervidas Extra Light 10-48
DR Acoustic Rare/Vervidas Custom Light 11-50
DR Acoustic Rare/Vervidas Medium Light 12-54
Elixir Acoustic Custom Light 11-52
Elixir Acoustic Lights 12-53
Ernie Ball Acoustic Earthwood Light 11-52
Ernie Ball Acoustic Earthwood Medium Light 12-54
Martin Acoustic Retro Light 12-54