Pinch Posted March 1, 2016 Share Posted March 1, 2016 Hello all, How often do you lube the nut? With every string change, or just every so often? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kidblast Posted March 1, 2016 Share Posted March 1, 2016 I use big bends, and it does tend to dry out after a time, so I guess I average about once a month on the electrics, and yes definitely on a string change. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pinch Posted March 1, 2016 Author Share Posted March 1, 2016 Thanks for your reply, reason I'm asking is when I play a lot, I probably change strings twice a month or so. I was thinking putting Big Bends in there (I use their nut sauce too) twice a month could lead to unwanted build-up, and that maybe I'd be as good or better off if I use it only every other string change or so. To not gum up the nut, so to speak. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stein Posted March 1, 2016 Share Posted March 1, 2016 I don't think it's a worry. You can clean them out when you have to, or add whenever. The only thing I would care about is getting too much to wear it gets in other places besides the nut slots. It doesn't do anything in that case, and it can't be good. Truthfully, unless the nut is sticking, there is no reason to add any if it's doing fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pesh Posted March 2, 2016 Share Posted March 2, 2016 I change strings about every 5 weeks; and lube it with the Big Bends each time. I quite often clear up any of the previous application during the string change and clean, so apply some new stuff to cover the bases. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pinch Posted March 2, 2016 Author Share Posted March 2, 2016 How do you get the old stuff out/what do you use? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kidblast Posted March 2, 2016 Share Posted March 2, 2016 Hi Pinch If you get the right Big Bends packaging, (link) you'll get a few small plastic applicators, one has a small brush on one end, I will usually use that to clean out the slots before reapplying, but, a tooth pick works too. If you have a jewelry cleaning kit, (like the kind you can get at department stores) I think those also come with very small brushes, that would work as well. (the cleaning solution is also a really good way to clean out ABR bridges, and other pieces of hardware than can attract dust.) /Ray Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pinch Posted March 2, 2016 Author Share Posted March 2, 2016 Thanks! Have the one w/ the plastic applicator, but not the one with the microbrush! Loved your guitar photography, btw - excellent work! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jvi Posted March 13, 2016 Share Posted March 13, 2016 does big bends stay good in applicator syringe indefinetely ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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