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Friction remover, not a cleaner
It reduces string binding at contact points. It will not remove grime, oxidation or finger dirt.
Product detailSKU #1274034478833
D'AddarioLubrikit Friction Remover
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A small pot of lubricant for guitar nut slots, saddles and bridge contact points. Buy it if strings bind and go sharp when you tune or bend.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Guitars that ping and jump pitch during tuning
- Tremolo-equipped guitars where the nut grabs strings
- Restringing, applied to slots before the new set goes on
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Tuning drift caused by loose tuners or old strings
- Anyone wanting a fretboard conditioner or fingerboard oil
- Fretboard cleaning or hardware polishing
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
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Applied at nut slots and saddle
Those are the two points where strings pinch and release unevenly, which is what causes tuning pings.
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Small pot format
A tiny amount per slot is all it takes, so one container lasts through many restrings.
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Around eleven dollars
Cheapest fix to try before paying a tech to file or replace a binding nut.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Apply during a string change, when the slots are empty and reachable
- 02Wipe excess off the fretboard so it does not collect dirt
- 03If tuning still slips, the nut slot is likely cut too narrow
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Will this fix my guitar going out of tune?
Only if the cause is strings binding in the nut or saddle. Listen for a ping while tuning. If tuning drifts smoothly with no ping, the problem is elsewhere.
02Can I use it on a Floyd Rose or tremolo?
Yes. Nut slots and saddle contact points are where binding happens on tremolo guitars, and those are exactly the spots this treats.
03Is this the same as fretboard oil?
No. This reduces friction at string contact points. It is not meant to condition or hydrate a fingerboard.
04How often do I need to reapply?
Once per string change is typical. The lubricant sits in the slot and stays until you pull the strings out again.
