MusicNomad MN668 6 pc. Diamond Coated Electric Guitar Nut Slotting File Set - Light Strings, with Storage Case

These files are exactly what I was looking for - namely, a rounded profile. All the other nut files I've seen have square files resulting in a flat-bottom string slot. I do have a few misc. nut files from another supplier (from Ohio) and they have s sort of rounded profile but the spec is way out - they are oversized. These Music Nomad files are a diamond-coated version and they work great not only for nut slotting but for saddle tune-up on electric guitars. I had a high-E sitar sound going on with my 335 and since the saddles are titanium my regular jewelers files would not touch them. Using the .010 size diamond-coated MN file I was able to mitigate the issue very quickly.Another point that I'd like to make is that you can remove the file from the handle which comes in very handy when you need to just do a little touch up and the handle is in the way.I love these files. I'm so glad I found them.

I've been doing my own setups and stuff for many, many years. I had trouble bringing myself to spending $90 on a set of nut files because realistically it's a one and done type of deal most of the time. You're not filing a nut again after it's been done so unless you are replacing it this is not going to be a high use tool.But a good setup including nut dressing is going to set you back a good chunk of this initial cost....and we all know that this isn't the last guitar you are going to buy if you are this deep into the habit. A good tool is usually going to take some time to pay itself off. I don't have to screw around and struggle ever again for this task. I hate being a tightwad....I should have bought these years ago.So I made my own nut files years ago by cutting some teeth into a handful of feeler gauges that were the right size. Technically it worked, realistically it was so inconsistent in the cutting that if it didn't take an hour to cut 2 slots I usually went to deep and had to get the crazy glue and baking powder out.Anyway, I just sold like 5 guitars the last couple months which means I have 5 new guitars this year (don't act like you don't know how this works) and they all needed some fret and nut dressing. I did 3 of them this morning....I think that it took about 10 minutes to dress the first nut because I was getting used to it and probably a little less for each one after that. These files work fast, they work great, they are the right size for my strings (.10 Ernie Ball SS) and I was able to get a feel to gauge and regulate how much material was removed accurately after the first few passes.The result is that my G string is in tune when I fret at the 2nd fret on all 3 guitars. It's always that string isn't it? I also have lower action with less buzz and the craziest thing is that with .10's on all 3 guitars they feel like .09's now.You buy a set of these, a StewMac Fretkisser, a decent tuner, and a string height gauge and I think that you can do about 90% of what at pro does for a setup. I've got 3 other guitars that are Plek'd and for the first time I can get that same result. It's insane.Oh, and I ordered these at around noon and had them by 3PM the same day. I've been a prime member for a long time, but I've never had that kind of turnaround.

They give excellent control. I have used them to adjust several guitars now, and they do the job beautifully each time. Even used them to smooth a metal adjustable bridge for the strings. Before that, they buzzed sometimes. Excellent tools, though pricey. They were invaluable when restoring a Fender 12-string with a broken top nut. One mistake on these, and you get to do another twelve slots! Those are a pain! It's not worth it! Get decent tools if this is something you will do more than once... Make sure to stick the size labels on them as soon as you get them. They are not labeled from the factory but come in labeled bags that do not fit in the case... They come with stickers you can put on them to keep them straight, but if you don't, you won't know the sizes because they all look remarkably the same... It would be better if the company permanently stamped the size on the plastic holders. Stickers can come off...!

Dislike: Price. For a set of files to work on the guitar nut.Like: The plastic handles make for a nice fit in your hands when filing nut slots. The files can be removed from the plastic holder if you like that option.

they work great on bone nuts but they say they can cut a bridge slot and they did but the .010 and ther .013 didn't hold up and will not cut nothing after the bridge, had to buy new ones.

They work well. Cuts through the nut very easily. Opened and lowered my nut slots in no time at all. No more binding at the nut. Only con is the price but I fugured I would save that in one or two uses doing it myself vs paying for someone to do it

These file are worth the money. If you're going to be working with hard nuts, bone nuts frequently, these files will serve well. If you're just trying to fix up a couple of guitars, there are cheaper alternatives. You can use a silverware knife on a plastic nut if you have to, but don't.I like quality tools. I don't have to buy them twice.

These are super easy to use and well worth it. The one task I avoided was nut slot filing on my guitars. I’ve tried cheaper alternatives and it never worked like I wanted it to. These are super easy to use and shape the slots perfectly. Take your time and let the file do the work. They cut very well. Could have saved a lot of money if I would have gotten these sooner.