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Max Ceddo
by Gary E. Andrews - 08/27/26 11:50 PM
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Tin Lung
by Gary E. Andrews - 08/27/26 04:12 PM
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TV Drama
by Gary E. Andrews - 08/26/26 03:19 PM
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by Raymond Byabazaire - 08/26/26 12:29 AM
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Wendy Woo
by Gary E. Andrews - 08/22/26 12:36 AM
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Some of the strings are sticking in the nut as I try to tune my guitar, then they let go with a click and they are then tuned too high so I have to down tune. What can I do to prevent this problem. Is there a special lubricant that I can put in the nut?
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Hi Everett,
First, the nut has to be right. The slots could be too narrow for the string gauge you are using. Unlikely unless you have changed something. Next, the bottom of the nut slot could have a burr on it or otherwise be snagging the string. Take a piece of fine sandpaper, fold it in half and run it through each slot. The bottom of the nut should slope down towards the tuners so the string rides on the front edge of the slot (closest to the body). You can buy lube called nut sauce but I just powder some graphite from the end of a pencil and mix in some vaseline. Use sparingly.
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Well,
In the past I recommended a bit of Hand Lotion worked into the slots. That will lube the strings enough. Wipe off all the excess with a paper towel and you should be fine. I have had the same problem but mostly ignored it.
Ray E. Strode
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Thanks, I will try it the next time I change strings.
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