musekatcher
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Ok, I was having major issues with the B and G string not returning to pitch after bends or aggressive playing on a Les Paul. Purchased new, all stock, good setup actually from the factory/store, etc. Low friction nut, and stock 9's for strings. I started with polishing the nut grooves. Then I angled the nut grooves. Then I applied various lubricants, including curable solid film lubes, etc. But, it persisted. I just lived with it for a couple years - TILL - I was changing strings on another guitar, and decided to go from 10's to 9s, and there it was, same issues not returning to pitch. This guitar had never had any issues, and could take wicked bends and go right back to pitch. After a few weeks, I put 10's back on, and the stability returned. You know what's next - I put 10's on my Les Paul. Yep, it pretty much fixed it. I played it on a 4 hr gig, and barely had to tweak it, no more than normal for any guitar. I know some folks want to play 9s, and they eventually get their guitars to behave, but I just wanted to share for those who might benefit.