String Lifter

I ordered the string lifter as the reviews for it were so good and although I understood what was possible with this small tool, I did not appreciate how quick it was to lift a string out of the nut slot and also the amount of time you could save. I always used to slacken the string to lift it out of the nut, then retighten to pitch after returning to the nut slot. This is another of Stewmac’s little wonders that assist you in getting the job done quicker with a lot less effort, another highly recommended guitar tool.

When I ordered several other tool I thought "Well - a nice gimmick". But now I like that little thing. I have 3 hobbies: luthier, guitar playing and model railroading. But when it comes to guitar playing you need undamaged fingers. And especially for your nails this little toy is worth it weight in gold.

From Germany

When I sent for this tool I thought it a bit of a splurge but its as important to me as the string gauge now.

change my mind about the"stringlifter"
My first impression after seeing it in the catalog, was that it would be one of history's most "unnecessary" products of all Time... I was Wrong, it is a most helpful tool while on the road to the most comfortable string action... Now I have 2.

It lifts the string like it says it does but what I didn't realize is you must hold it with your hand. I was hoping it would lift the string out of the way and stay there leaving me both hands to work with. Maybe a flat side so it will stay up and out of the way by itself. I use it every once and a while but it's not a must have for me.

Works like a champ!

I've had this clever little tool in my bench for a long time but never used it after giving it an initial try. The problem is that the photo doesn't match the instructions! The photo shows the tool lifting a string behind the nut, which doesn't work well at all. After reading the positive reviews and noticing the directions indicate using it in front of the nut, I gave it another try. I reduced my nut making time in half by not having to retune strings... no string breakage either. Stewmac really needs to change that photo! Get this tool, it is $5 very well spent.

Ha! Go figure....

Never figured I'd love this anywhere near as much as I do.

Holy time saver batman!

If you do tons of guitar work, get this.

I use this great little tool after restring to apply Guitar Grease (3413) under the string to the (non-locking) nut. I use a Drop Fill Stick (3108) to apply it with. Thanks StewMac, Good design.

It's a very simple little tool that makes an awkward job very easy, and without marring the instrument.