Can you make your own Nut Sauce? - Lube those guitar nuts
Can you make your own Nut Sauce using three ingredients and lubricate your guitar nut. However does it actually work?
Many guitarists use products like Big Bends Nut Sauce to lubricate their nuts. This prevents strings from getting stuck in the slots and helps keep guitars in tune when bending strings or tuning up. This YouTube video claims to have a recipe for making your own.
Nut Sauce
As a guitarist, you will probably have used or at least heard of products like Big Bends Nut Sauce. It comes in small or large syringes and is applied to any part of a guitar where a string could snag or rub, usually the nut and sometimes the bridge saddles and string trees, etc.
Say Goodbye to Broken Strings and Tuning Woes!
Tired of snapping strings mid-solo or constantly battling tuning issues? Big Bends Nut Sauce is the ultimate fix for your guitar's friction points.
By applying this premium lubricant to your instrument's key contact areas—including nut slots, bridge saddles, string guides, and pivot points—you eliminate the binding that causes strings to catch and break. Whether you're a whammy-bar dive-bomber or a heavy strummer, treating your hardware with Nut Sauce guarantees rock-solid performance and smooth playing.
Big Bends Nut Sauce Bench Luber (6cc) Features:
- Maximum Tuning Stability: Keeps your strings gliding smoothly so they always return exactly to pitch.
- Prolonged String Life: Drastically reduces the friction-induced wear and tear that leads to broken strings.
- Safe & Clean Formula: 100% non-staining and completely free of harsh petroleum products.
- Workbench Ready: The generous 6cc "Bench Luber" size gives you plenty of lubricant for multiple guitar setups.
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Teflon
The main ingredients of the Nut Sauce recipe are Teflon and silicone in a proprietary base. It is very good at what it does and does not drip, run, or stain—making it perfect for guitars of any style or age.
Nut Sauce Alternatives
Good alternatives to Nut Sauce include ChapStick applied with a cocktail stick, petroleum jelly (Vaseline), graphite powder/pencil lead (though messy), and products like lithium grease and synthetic white grease. Though each has pros and cons, these will work out far more cost-effectively. Plus, as mentioned above, they require a way to apply them, usually a cocktail stick. In the past, I made my nut lubricants using various recipes and bought empty syringes to apply them. They all worked out just fine, and I still have many tubes of my concoctions left from years of experimentation.
YouTube Nut Sauce Alternative Recipe
This YouTube video claims to have found a recipe for making a Nut Sauce alternative. However, it contains a water-based product, which might not be ideal for metal. We are not convinced this is the way to go, so if you decide to try it, proceed with caution. The 'Nut Sauce-Hack' Recipe
- KY Jelly
- 3-in1 Oil
- Lighter Fuel
We haven't tried this recipe, and if push comes to shove, we will use a little Chapstick as a temporary solution for lubricating nut slots on a guitar.
Nut Sauce Alternatives
There are other products on the market that do a similar job to Big Bends. Including MusicNomad Lubricant and the Rene Martinez Graphit All Guitar Lube Set.
More Information
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#Nut Sauce
- +Prevents strings from catching or breaking
- +Maintains tuning stability during bends and tuning
- +Non-staining and clean formula
- +Works on any guitar style or age
- +Available in multiple sizes
- −Higher cost compared to DIY alternatives
- −Water-based DIY recipes may corrode metal hardware
- −Graphite alternatives are messy
- −ChapStick requires cocktail stick for application
What is nut sauce used for on a guitar?
Nut Sauce lubricates the nut slots, bridge saddles, string guides, and pivot points to prevent strings from catching or snagging. This reduces string breakage, maintains tuning stability during bending and tuning, and ensures smooth string movement across friction points.
Can I make my own guitar nut lubricant at home?
Yes. Common DIY alternatives include ChapStick applied with a cocktail stick, petroleum jelly (Vaseline), graphite powder or pencil lead, lithium grease, or synthetic white grease. A YouTube recipe combines KY Jelly, 3-in-1 Oil, and lighter fuel, though water-based products may not be ideal for metal hardware.
What are the main ingredients in Big Bends Nut Sauce?
Big Bends Nut Sauce contains Teflon and silicone in a proprietary base. The formula is non-staining, does not drip or run, and is safe for guitars of any age or style. It's specifically engineered to reduce friction without leaving residue.
What's the best alternative to commercial nut sauce?
ChapStick is the most practical and cost-effective temporary solution, applied with a cocktail stick. For longer-term use, petroleum jelly or graphite powder work well, though graphite can be messy. Products like MusicNomad Lubricant and Rene Martinez Graphit All Guitar Lube Set offer commercial alternatives similar to Big Bends.
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