I need some nut files, but I don’t know which ones to buy. Anything from Stew Mac is out, because importing takes forever and costs a fortune in import duty. I’ve read most of the nut file threads here, and learned a ton, but I still don’t know what to buy.
These are some options:
Thomann Goldo/Hosco
ToneTech Hosco
Crimson
Are those Goldo/Hosco files any good? They only come in 6 sizes, 10-46. Is that actually suitable for 10-46 strings, or should I be using bigger files than that? If they're suitable, I'd prefer those, as I can get them from Thomann.
Other suggestions welcome. Price isn't necessarily a factor. I'd rather buy the right set once and forget about it.
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I've got these...
https://www.guitarsupplies.nl/en/ibanezuo-chikyu-nut-file-set-8-stuks
Not used them much, but very happy so far. They have two edges per size, so I keep one for bone/plastic, and the other for metals like brass. 10-46 files should cover 10-46 strings, but, for all the difference in price I felt that it was worth getting a set that could handle 12s on acoustic.
Postage was a bit hefty (15 euro, I think), but was next day (to Edinburgh) once the order was dispatched. I ordered other stuff at the time, so it was fine. I get the impression it's a small business - not much more than a one-man band. Seemed to take a couple of days to get the stuff out, but service was good. With my first order, the nut files weren't in stock - he was happy to take them off the order and dispatch the rest. He notified me when they came in and I ordered them then with no issues. Was also conducive to me adding stuff to an order that was already in his system.
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Delivery from Stewmac usually takes a couple of days and I usually buy enough stuff that the DHL surcharge isn't such a problem.
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My choice would be the Stew Mac double sided, but only because it makes the thin gauges more sturdy. That’s what I bought.
I got these...
http://www.wdmusic.co.uk/accessories-c14/tools-c50/files-c93/hosco-set-of-ten-nut-files-p2226
Seem to work OK for me.
Post 12 here is worth a read...
http://www.tdpri.com/threads/cheap-er-nut-files.210187/
I remember finding that when I was shopping for files.
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Some find welding tip files work. Some don’t.
Both ship quickly.
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They are trying to maximise cash flow they say (they certainly have lots of my money in hand for backordered items) but they must surely lose a lot of business, including mine, to competitors who have stock and can deliver it next day.
Problem is, they supply the good stuff- high quality OEM items that fit USA guitars. I do hope they stay in business.
€99 from Thomann. I shall report back when I’ve tried them.
i was going to moan about their fret cutters a week or so ago, until I realised I had used them on SS frets. I was cursing the cutters and didn’t realise I had picked up the wrong wire.
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I find it funny they now stock crimson stuff though
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More so than the import duty, what irritated me was that the Royal mail charged an extra 7 quid on top of it which seemed unreasonable to me.
Even with those issues, I will be buying a further set from there soon as none of the ones available in the UK appeal to me at all.
If you do decide to go for stewmac, check my thread about useful items they sell, there are some good suggestions. Might as well make the most of the duty/delivery.
not don’t it in a while, but dhl’s admin fee on customs used to be more reasonable. They just sent the parcel straight to you and then a bill for customs would appear a couple of weeks later....sometimes a surprise if you are forgetful
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