MusicNomad6 pc. Acoustic Guitar Diamond Coated Nut File Set - Light/Medium Strings (MN670)

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.

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.

Alles O.K:

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.

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.