Double Bass Lithium grease and graphite

[BassJuju]

Hopefully I’ve chosen the right forum and if not, my apologies. I’ve always used pencil lead on my bridge and nut when replacing strings. Recently, I talked to a luthier that used a blend of white lithium grease and graphite powder. I’m preparing to replace a set of synthetic strings with an all unwound gut set. Is there any reason to use this combo as lubrication prior to the installation? Any reason not too?

 

[unbrokenchain]

Sounds a little messy, I've had no issues with regular pencil lead/graphite. But I couldn't see it hurting anything.

 

[Steven Ayres]

Wouldn't is be simpler and less messy to use your regular gut lube instead of the grease?

 

[BassJuju]

Yeah, I found it to be a little messy before when he was talking about it. My other bridge still has some black from where it was messy. I went with pencil like I always do and it seems fine so far. You know, after 20 minutes.