SLIPPERY CUSTOMER

Even if you have zero plans to build your own guitar, I’m going to give a shout out to the SlipStick by Wilkinson, which comes included in this kit. As you can see, SlipStick is housed in a lip salve-like container and as its name suggests it’s a ‘solid’ or dry lubricant and is available in natural or graphite. Trev Wilkinson passed on a couple of prototype SlipSticks to me probably about a decade ago and both are all but done. I’ve used them on countless makeovers and repairs, from simple lubing of the string grooves in nuts or saddles, to open-back tuners and neck screws – in fact, any screw threads. A makeover of a Parsons White B-Bender Tele a couple of years back used up quite a bit, and it’s pretty handy about the house, too: it’s a friction inhibitor par excellence.

Trust us, SlipStick is one of the best additions to your maintenance and setup tool kit we can think of. While you’re at it, buy a few for your gigbags, too.

SlipStick will be available individually (approx. £6.99) or in a twin natural/ graphite pack at approximately £10.99.