Squeak issue with guitar

[string1399]

Well, I took the guitar to a local guitar technician who I trust with repairs and he said the guitar sounded awesome (he's an excellent player). He made a couple of suggestions for my technique but he didn't think anything was wrong with the guitar.

I just got home from work, so I'm going to give his suggestions a try. I'm also going to check out some of the ideas that you guys have suggested. Thanks for your help!

[string1399]

Originally Posted by BT55

Captain Jim may be right about the nut being the problem. I don’t believe that Rainsongs use braces. Most Rainsongs use Tusq nuts and strings shouldn’t stick but it doesn’t hurt to check. Try a string lubricant in the strings nut groove.

Something like Finger Ease?

[Earl49]

I use pencil lead (graphite) from a 0.5 mm mechanical pencil already on my desk. No need to go high tech.

[Acousticado]

Originally Posted by Earl49

I use pencil lead (graphite) from a 0.5 mm mechanical pencil already on my desk. No need to go high tech.

Yeah, I’ve done that too when needed.

[kramster]

I always figured "get the lead out" might have a second meaning.