Tusq nut lubrication

[dgeorge]

I had a set up and a new Tusq nut installed on a guitar. Very happy with the results! I am wondering if Tusq nuts need lubrication in the slots. I've read conflicting things on that subject.
THanks!

[charles Tauber]

Generally, properly sized and shaped nut slots need no lubrication, regardless of material.

[warfrat73]

One of the selling points of Tusq is that they're supposed to be self lubricating.

[dnf777]

I routinely put a drop of dry teflon bike-chain lube when I change strings. Invisible and cant hurt.

[UncleJesse]

I use Music Nomad tune-it at every string change on every guitar. I'm not sure if I need it but at this point, it's a force of habit.

[fazool]

Tusq black is self lubricated with impregnated teflon.

The white isn't

[rstaight]

When I change strings I use a pencil and mark the bottom of the slot.

[Nama Ensou]

Originally Posted by fazool

Tusq black is self lubricated with impregnated teflon.

The white isn't

The nuts in the Tusq XL line (both black and white) are permeated with PTFE, so regardless of which color you prefer, still permanently lubricated.

[EZYPIKINS]

When I lube I use NutSauce
Does it help?
Does copper infused wrap, ease muscle pain?
If you believe it does.

[UncleJesse]

Originally Posted by rstaight

When I change strings I use a pencil and mark the bottom of the slot.

I used to do the pencil thing myself but something about the black graphite on the white nut bothered me.

[fazool]

Originally Posted by Nama Ensou

The nuts in the Tusq XL line (both black and white) are permeated with PTFE, so regardless of which color you prefer, still permanently lubricated.

Ahhhh yes my apologies - I forgot there is a white XL

[Caddy]

Originally Posted by fazool

Tusq black is self lubricated with impregnated teflon.

The white isn't

That is a common belief, but not accurate. The ones marked XL are self lubricating. Available in both white and black. Have them on most of my electrics.

[Caddy]

Originally Posted by fazool

Tusq black is self lubricated with impregnated teflon.

The white isn't

That is a common belief, but not accurate. The ones marked XL are self lubricating. Available in both white and black. Have them on most of my electrics. The aren’t really self lubricating, but impregnated with something supposed to be more slippery than Teflon.

Sorry, double post.

[Shortfinger]

I only use the oil of the narwal for this. $1,799 per 3 ml little squeeze-bottle, but worth every penny. And what a tonal change, once a nut is properly oiled.