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Diamond Coated Nut Files
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. With 16 sizes to choose from starting with .010” up to .130”, they work great for electric, acoustic & classical guitars & even 5 string basses. That’s MusicNomad quality – raising the bar in equipment care.
Diamond Coated Nut File Features:
Diamond Coating
They cut & polish slots at the same time & do not drift like common toothed files. The industrial, even diamond coating cuts all the most common nut materials such as nylon, bone, graphite & TUSQ. They even work amazing on saddles
Innovative Round "String-Shape" Blade Design
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.
Ergonomic Handle
We added an ergonomic handle for total comfort & control of your cut.
Can Be Used Without Handle
You can remove the blade from the handle as an alternative cutting option.
Sold In 3 Ways:
Individual Size Files
With 16 sizes to choose from starting with .010” up to .130”, they work great for electric, acoustic & classical guitars & even 5 string basses. Sizes includes: .010", .013", .017", .020", .024", .028", .032", .036", .042", .046", .050", .056", .065", .085", .105", .130"
Popular Kits
We offer 3 popular custom set, comes with 6 Nut File size and 1 popular bass set, comes with 5 Nut File sizes. All these kits come in a gold compact, lightweight and strong aluminum Case: 3" x 6" x 1.4". The 4 custom sets we offer:
-Electric Guitar - Super Light Strings Nut File Set (.010”, .013”, .017”, .024”, .032”, .042”)
-Electric Guitar - Light Strings Nut File Set (.010”, .013”, .017”, .028”, .036”, .046”)
-Acoustic Guitar - Light/Medium Strings Nut File Set (.013”, .017”, .024”, .032”, .042”, .056”)
-Bass Guitar Nut File Set (.046”, .065", .085", .105", .130")
Complete Shop Set
The Entire 16 Piece Nut File Set Perfect for any Job, any Instrument. Includes: .010", .013", .017", .020", .024", .028", .032", .036", .042", .046", .050", .056", .065", .085", .105", .130". Comes with an Organizational Storage Case and a Handy Cleaning Brush: 12" x 7" x 2"
The Diamond Coated Nut Files Are A Part of our KEEP IT SIMPLE, SETUP (KISS) Method using our Precision Gauges & Tool Sets
With MusicNomad’s KEEP IT SIMPLE, SETUP (KISS), you measure with the MusicNomad precision gauge for that specific task and then use the corresponding precision MusicNomad tool set to make the adjustment. Easy to follow step-by-step simplified instructions and videos for each step in the setup process. Not only is it fun, but a properly setup guitar takes your playing & sound to a whole new level.
About this manufacture:
MusicNomad Equipment Care, launched in 2010, is located in Sonoma, CA (USA) has products in over 1000 US Dealers and 40+ countries. Their guitar, drum and cymbal care products are used in the factories of Suhr, Knaggs, Kala, Tom Anderson and Eastman Strings in addition to DW Drum and more. MusicNomad has Surface Care and Repair Tool products for Guitar, Drum and Cymbal, Band and Orchestra and Piano and Keyboard equipment along with an extensive line of Humidification care products. A portion of all equipment care sales contributes money to help musicians through their giving back initiatives such as One For Music, Guitar Tracker and MusicNomad website.
Peter Thilmany
Reviewed in the United States on March 8, 2025
I used them on Wenge a vary hardwood and they worked great 👍
Bish
Reviewed in Canada on March 5, 2025
While I have experience setting up a guitar, I was a first time user of nut files; I have an acoustic that had high nut slots on the G/B/e strings (measured using the MN nut height gauge). The B string was especially high and was buzzing when played open. I watched a couple of MN’s YouTube videos on the topic and after only a few strokes of the file the slot was down to the appropriate height and the buzzing was mostly gone (there was a high fret at play as well). Very pleased with these files. My advice, closely watch MN’s how-to videos and then take your time!
Eric Robinson
Reviewed in the United States on January 12, 2025
Great quality tool, a little pricey. Tool is a great size very functional and easy to use. Comes with a very nice metal case. Looks like you could get another file or two in it. I always recommend Music Nomad products, so far they have never let me down.
MB
Reviewed in the United States on September 30, 2024
I’ve always dreaded cutting new bone nuts for guitars, mainly because I didn’t have the right cutting tools. Last week I received my new nut string files. This made the job so much more pleasant and easier than the finished product was much nicer. Ordered the set that was 13 through 56 but I also ordered an extra .010 so I’ll be able to do all the string gages that I use. so I’m happy this is the first nut that I’ve cut from scratch that’s turned out decent looking.
John
Reviewed in the United States on August 5, 2024
Well worth the money. Cut my new tusq nut perfectly.
Uwe Müller
Reviewed in Germany on July 11, 2024
Alles O.K:
Brad
Reviewed in the United States on May 21, 2024
Like my other review for some MusicNomad stuff I bought, it seems like they are good quality. And again my complaint is they are a bit pricey for what you get. But the only thing cheaper is the generic stuff and it doesn't look so good. So MN it is.
Customer
Reviewed in Canada on February 6, 2024
Awesome files just what I needed makes slotting the nut so easy and I received it in 2 days!! Highly recommend well worth it
David A.
Reviewed in Canada on February 26, 2024
Super nut file, great in every way for my acoustic guitar work . They cut extremely well and fast. I wish I bought these a long time ago. I will purchase more from this company in thenear future.
Dan M.
Reviewed in Canada on February 20, 2024
I am a professional luthier / repair tech, & I've been cutting slots in bone, plastic & composite nuts since the 1980's. I've tried most of the nut files on the market over the years & none were really satisfactory. I've been using the expensive Grobet files for a long time now & was never really happy with them.Uncomfortable to hold, the thin traditional files are easily broken & they don't cut anywhere near as quickly or consistently as I'd like.I've only used these new files once, but I am very impressed.These files don't jam or stick in the slots. They cut fast & leave a smooth finish. They are comfortable to hold. The blade is supported in its plastic handle, so is unlikely to break easily. The end of the file assembly won't damage the peghead or tuner post finish if I slip. The Diamond abrasive is applied to the side of the blade, not just the bottom. This makes the file glide smoothly as the slot gets deeper. No jamming like with traditional files.There will be a learning curve because these files cut very fast. Gentle pressure & checking the action often will be necessary.I'm so pleased with the set that I'm ordering two more (.036" & .046") to fit all of the string gauges I see most often.Cutting soft materials like bone & plastics, the Diamond abrasive should last half of forever.**********After several months of using these tools, I am still pretty impressed. BUT...These files continue to be superior in most ways over files I've used in the past, but they do have one annoying flaw. The bulky plastic housing.The plastic "frame" is comfortable to hold & it supports the thin files nicely, but it needs to be modified around the nose of the tools. The files don't fit well between the strings, making it necessary to slack off some strings to make room for the extra bulk. This is especially annoying, working on double course instruments like mandolins & 12 string guitars.I have removed material from the nose of one file & it is much better. I'll probably modify the full set.I hope Music Nomad will take note & change the design of this otherwise, excellent tool set.
Customer
Reviewed in the United States on April 1, 2024
These files are perfect for filing guitar nuts, even acoustic guitar saddles as some folks prefer to adjust those by filing from above instead of removing and sanding the whole saddle bottom. A six file set pretty much encompasses both acoustic and electric guitar strings sizes and you can add the .010" and .050" or 056" individual files for high E and low E strings. The handle keeps the file straight and is ergonomic to use. These are a little pricey, but well worth the money for a nice accurate job.
PS
Reviewed in the United States on December 13, 2023
I bought one do the cheaper ones and it made very wide gaps which resulted in me having to buy another new replacement nut. I also bought this kit and it is exactly what I should’ve bought in the first place.
Thomas Maxwell
Reviewed in the United States on November 12, 2023
Quality construction of files but carry/ storage box not very well made and not well thought out. Unable to store files in an organized manner.
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