Your cart is empty.
Your cart is empty.Product Description
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.
Kurt Smith
Reviewed in the United States on March 15, 2025
Files are a bit aggressive but work well on bone, metal plastic nuts alike.
Lunatique
Reviewed in the United States on August 3, 2024
Often with luthier tools, you can get the cheaper stuff that still does the job just fine. It might be a bit less ergonomic to use, or won't last as long, but it'll work. But I have found with nut files, you really don't want to use the cheap stuff because they are a real chore to use. I debated for years whether to spend big and buy this set, and while it's very expensive, it's worth it. I now cut and refine nut slots using a fraction of the time it used to take me using the cheap crap. The files are sharp, effective, and far more ergonomic than the stuff I was using before. With this set, I can do everything from standard 6-string guitars to baritones, 8-string, to 4, 5, and 6-string basses.
Customer
Reviewed in the United States on July 25, 2024
Super easy to use, cuts bone nuts with ease. My nice clean grooves. Way easier than a standard nut file.
Anne Brody
Reviewed in the United States on July 24, 2024
Well-made set. There may be other files that are cheaper or workable in smaller sets for a professional, but this set is good for those of us with less mechanical leanings who want to grab and go. The case works, but it is spongy in a way that suggests wear and tear would not pair up well with it.
JMR
Reviewed in the United States on February 3, 2024
I do a lot of my own guitar work. I've had a set of inexpensive nut files for years. I finally took the plunge on this set. They are well-made, accurate, and *fast*. The only problem I've encountered is that it is easy to remove too much material, so take it slow when you use them. I've already ruined a couple of nuts, but this is *not* the fault of the tool; it's just that easy to cut with them, which is why I titled this review "Go Easy."
Buzz
Reviewed in Canada on December 10, 2024
I trust this product for I have used their other items. I have not use this particular item yet .
M. Burg
Reviewed in the United States on November 18, 2024
I have several acoustic, electric and bass guitars so I opted to buy the full set of files. This came with every size of nut file that I need to maintain and set up and service all of my guitars. The handles are well made, and make these files really easy to control, cutting slots quickly and accurately. Just keep the files straight and go slowly and you will be fine. The diamond cut abrasive on the files keep these razor sharp and working like a dream. They came with a nice carrying case to keep things organized and include a brush to keep your files clean. These are not cheap but if you build or maintain your instruments this a great value compared to the other guy's diamond cut nut files which are significantly more expensive.
Guitar Man
Reviewed in Canada on November 13, 2024
All around a very good product! I bought the 16 File Kit, it came with a cool case and nice easy to see labels for each file. I tried the 046" on a guitar i had on the bench, the file worked 10x faster and smoother than my normal files. I put this product on the top of my Luthiers choice at Carparelli Guitars!
Claire
Reviewed in Canada on October 26, 2024
We bought these for our son for Christmas. He was delighted to get the entire set, including the ones for bass guitars. We don't know much about them, but he sure was happy to see them.
Steve M
Reviewed in the United States on April 24, 2024
These files are amazing. As others reviewers have mentioned though, these are much stronger than most others and it’s easier than you think to over-file a slot. Practice on some blanks first if you can
Flavio
Reviewed in Mexico on April 21, 2024
Con estos puedes ajustar fácil tus guitarras o bajos, se requiere cuidado pero son casi a prueba de error, no sabría si son para profesionales pero para mí son más de lo que necesito
Adrian Sanchez Torres
Reviewed in Mexico on September 4, 2023
Muy buenas limas. Desbastan muy rápido así que hay que tener cuidado.
Paparaptor
Reviewed in the United States on August 6, 2022
I had been looking at getting a set of nut files for quite some time. I actually ordered the light gauge kit and a bass kit before I noticed this full kit. Luckily they had not shipped and I was able to cancel and get this one. Even though the actual file portion is smaller than some of the other manufacturers, the diamond edge makes quick work of setting proper nut height. The only caution is because they are diamond coated, they cut very quickly.I've cleaned up probably a dozen guitars or so since I got these. I cannot tell how well they will hold up over the years, but I've been very impressed with them up to this point.Compared to some other manufacturers these are a steal. However, if you're only planning on taking care of your own guitars and little to no bass guitars, a standard six file kit will save you some money and if you need additional sizes they are available individually for what I consider a very reasonable price.
Recommended Products