LITTLEWING Posted June 1, 2020 Share Posted June 1, 2020 I always like to maintain my own basses where I can and something I can't do like fret work I'll go to a luthier. I know perfectly fine how to set up a bass nut and rather than bodge the slots with various implements, I'd like a proper set of nut files specifically made for the job but why are they so damn expensive? £80 odd quid for four files is a bit much for doing one or two now and again, y'know, when you can't help buying a different bass every year, yes we all do it (damn you, interweb!!) unless I was a full time professional luthier. Are there any sensibly priced file sets (not needle file sets which are no use to man nor beast) out there for the 'home enthusiast' like myself? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kodiakblair Posted June 1, 2020 Share Posted June 1, 2020 23 minutes ago, LITTLEWING said: Are there any sensibly priced file sets (not needle file sets which are no use to man nor beast) out there for the 'home enthusiast' like myself? https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/GeetarGizmos-FREE-SHIP-5-Bass-Guitar-NUT-SLOTTING-SAW-RODS-File-Tool-Set-/141347007776 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Cribbin Posted June 1, 2020 Share Posted June 1, 2020 Cost is all relative. The last bone nut I had cut and installed cost me £50, it would only take two nuts for the files to pay for themselves. I bought a set of the Hosco ones a year ago and they are easy and efficient to work with. Keep your eye open, sometimes they comes up on offer over here. The other option is to order from Philadelphia Luthier, they are good value and ship quickly to the UK. Of course you run the risk of being hit by taxes on arrival.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul_5 Posted June 2, 2020 Share Posted June 2, 2020 Welding nozzle cleaners do exactly the same job for a whole lot less money! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmorris Posted June 5, 2020 Share Posted June 5, 2020 On 02/06/2020 at 01:16, paul_5 said: Welding nozzle cleaners do exactly the same job for a whole lot less money! and a lot more time ??? filing f.ay, 0.105" string I think they are more of a guitar thing tbh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angel Posted June 5, 2020 Share Posted June 5, 2020 On 02/06/2020 at 01:16, paul_5 said: Welding nozzle cleaners do exactly the same job for a whole lot less money! er .... no they don't! They have very limited success in certain situations .... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
songofthewind Posted June 5, 2020 Share Posted June 5, 2020 I’ve got a set of Hosco’s for guitar. They are very good, well worth the money for ease of use, accuracy and quality. At some point I will but a set for bass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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