MusicNomadMN673 5 pc. Diamond Coated Bass Nut Slotting File Set, with Storage Case

An absolute necessity for bass set ups. Take your time to get the right action on every bass.

I bought these to replace a set of files that came with a guitar maintenance kit, and they are definitely worth the price. Sturdy and easy to use. I set up a bass for BEAD tuning, which required opening up not only the nut, but the saddles, and these made quick work on stainless steel. The cheapo files from the kit wouldn't even touch that material. If you need good nut files for more than player level maintenance, these are it.

The past few years I've taken bass guitar setups more seriously and even began doing setups as a side hustle. I had been using StuMac's fretboard straight edge with feeler gauges, and their string height gauge and understring radius gauges for bridge and pickup adjustments. These tools got me 90% there. But precise nut filing was the last facet in making a good playing bass feel outstanding.These slotting tools are easy to use and work great. My basses now have world-class setups.I bought a new bass that was quickly wearing out my hands and fingertips. So much so that I couldn't gig with it. That's what prompted me to finally buy this file set. Now I can now play this bass all night. I love what they do.As a set, they cost a lot. But with how they make the bass play, it is worth it.

Spent a lot of money on different files that worked “just okay” until I found these. I love them. They look goofy as heck but are actually ergonomic and nice to hold.

Great quality and ergonomic.

Love these files. Good value. Used them to cut the nut so that the action at the first fret on my bass guitars are perfect.

These files are perfect for guitar/bass setups! Very easy to work with! The diamond coating cuts all the way around instead of just on the bottom, which helps with side filing when widening a slot. Hard case is a big plus as well!ONE NOTE: If you're working on a guitar/bass with a full-neck string tree (bar), the plastic enclosures will bump against it. In this case, the plastic handle/enclosure IS REMOVABLE, allowing you to take the small metal piece with the abrasive on it to work with it in small spaces.I've used them on (3) basses in my shop so far and no issues. My only gripe is that they don't offer smaller sizes (i.e. 40-120) so you're stuck using the slightly larger file sizes.10/10 would recommend, miles ahead of the "big company's" files, and about the same price point. GET THESE FILES!

Highly recommend the 5pc Diamond Coated Bass Nut Slotting File Set. Perfect tool for the job and well worth the price. The MusicNomad youtube instructional video and tools made doing my initial bass setup a breeze. Results were perfect.