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GraphTech PT500000 TUSQ XL Black Self-Lubricating Slotted Nut, Fender Style

GraphTech PT500000 TUSQ XL Black Self-Lubricating Slotted Nut, Fender Style

GraphTech PT500000 TUSQ XL Black Self-Lubricating Slotted Nut, Fender Style
$ 11.60

Score By Feature

Based on 582 ratings
Stability
9.71
Value for money
9.48
Easy to install
9.29

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Product Description

A PTFE coating, which is five times more slippery than graphite, is engineered into TUSQ XL, which is constructed from the same material as TUSQ.
The tonal properties of this device have all the benefits of TUSQ, plus it drastically improves tuning performance while bringing out the hidden harmonics of your guitar.
With TUSQ XL, harmonically rich tones without any of the problems associated with natural materials are available not only from piece to piece, but from within each piece as well.
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Questions & Answers

A specific radius is cut into the pre-cut slots. I'd like to mount one around a 10 inch radius neck. Can you help?

There is an older-style 7. I have it. Adding a little extra depth to the ends of the neck makes it fit the entire 25-inch radius. Thus, I would interpret "standard size" to mean a modern 9" computer monitor. There is a radius of five inches. If I had to guess, I'd say that you would be pretty close.

What kind of guitars can this be used for? There is a 60-watt Fender tweed guitar I have Do you think it will ?

I think this is specifically for Fender slotted neck Stratocasters with curved or flat necks. It is impossible to generalize about a guitar since each It would be best to take the guitar to a local guitar center or music store and match the Please note the nut size and order online if you are unhappy with their prices. Good luck!

It is possible to have right-hand nuts or left-hand nuts. What is the best way to attach this nut?

The slotted nut can be used on both the right hand guitar and the left hand guitar On the left as well as the right, it works.

Selected User Reviews For GraphTech PT500000 TUSQ XL Black Self-Lubricating Slotted Nut, Fender Style

I strongly recommend this book
5/5

When they said this would change the tone of my cheapo Korean Squire strat, I didn't believe them. Then I cracked the original nut and up until a couple years ago I was just playing 5 strings. It took me the entire day to sand and fill because I was convinced I would need hours to do it. It's an idiotic thing I'm doing. Please don't follow my example. It changed my least favorite guitar into my favorite. I am genuinely stunned. This one aspect (and new strings) transformed my least favorite guitar into my favorite. It's amazing how much sustain there is. There is both a brighter and richer tone. It took me a long time to figure out I was so impressed with the ease of installation I. *. - Put a small flat head at the bottom of the existing nut (I wouldn't wedge it between the nut and the neck due to the possibility of taking a chunk out of the wood). 1. )
2. 1) Hit the screwdriver with the The remnants of the busted nut fell right out of my hand as I used the palm of my hand to remove them. *B. *B. 3. String it up and drop this sucker in. Apparently there are some people who have fit issues, but I never had any A millimeter off. It's perfect. Glue was used to secure the nut in some cases others just dropped them So I decided not to glue it in since it will be easier and I can always do it later. Glue is not something I plan to do. I think that would be amazing. It can't be true that I waited years to fix the guitar so I could do something so simple, so cheap, and so meaningful.

Dominic Hardin
Dominic Hardin
| Sep 24, 2020
Upgrades that are cheap, easy, and quick I did need a flat nut, though, for my Squier
5/5

Originally, I purchased it for a guitar made in Indonesia called Squier Strat (SSS). Since this was a curved nut, it did not fit my Squier, which required a flat nut (which I ended up purchasing separately ($great service from Amazon here!). In the end, it was no problem to remove once the old nut loosened. In the next step, I cleaned out the old glue (mine was gummy) and then prepped It is now time to fit When I held these two nuts side by side (for comparison), the new (flat) nut fit perfectly in place of the old one I removed. A small amount of wood glue was used to glue it to the board using a brush. Before strumming it up again, I left it alone for two days so that I could ensure it cured properly (I was also very busy at the time). The nut had to be changed anyway, right? So it was worth it? Without a doubt! The first thing to note is that the process is really simple. The second reason is that there are no more strings binding and twanging as I tune my guitar. There is a great deal more smoothness in the tuning, and the sustain has increased a bit. The extent of the sound change/sustain I have is due to a combination of several contributors, but I do not know how much was caused by the nut and how much was caused by the new After I did these things, I was able to hear a dramatic improvement in sound quality and sustain. Despite this, I am able to attribute better tuning and smoother bending to the new nut.

Elianna Whitehead
Elianna Whitehead
| Apr 21, 2021
My Frankenstein's gun build has been greatly enhanced with this addition
5/5

As I was upgrading a Squier Stratocaster, I used this nut, and while doing the sanding did take some time, it made all the difference. It will be much easier to fit this if you sand and test fit it until it fits snugly. When you sand, make sure you do it on a flat surface to ensure the nut is evenly shaped. It looked best to leave the bottom nub on, but I ended up taking it off. If the original nut was flat, it's okay to leave it on. It was easy again to sand the sides a little downward and test fit until I was satisfied with the outcome of shaving the sides to fit the length of the neck. Don't forget to round off the edges so you don't feel a sharp edge if you run your hand over the area.

Lyric Sampson
Lyric Sampson
| Feb 03, 2021
It is unclear how spacing should be applied to strings
3/5

This nut was not the same length as the stock plastic nut on my Squier affinity Strat, and it was much the same spacing as it was on my Squier affinity Strat. As my first thought was, I'll just sand the ends down to make it fit, but the string spacing is much wider than the original, so the two E strings are almost completely blocked by the nut. Now I have to return this one since This is the only reason I gave it two stars instead of one because I can notice the difference between this one and the cheap plastic one when it comes to tuning stability. In terms of tone, it sounds great, but if I can't easily use my E strings, then I don't really care how good it is.

Maya Durham
Maya Durham
| Dec 26, 2020
The program works great, but be sure to read the warnings
5/5

In the case of a Squier Affinity (in my case a Race Green Tele), the slots will be further apart, so your low E string will no longer be in a straight line with the bridge, but it will be slightly to the left. If you're going to install the GraphTech nut, it would be a good idea to change your saddles to the GraphTech models as well to keep things lined up. You can see a picture of my guitar with the nut installed and the stock Affinity Tele in the photo gallery. I have one more pic with my guitar after it has been upgraded by my good friend, including GraphTech saddles & cables An example of a string tree is as follows.

Patrick Massey
Patrick Massey
| Aug 12, 2021
A great replacement for the cheap plastic neck nuts
5/5

These are great to use as a replacement for the cheap factory nuts. These can be re-used again and again After removing the nut, the neck of the guitar is visible (How to remove a previous nut is as follows Use a rubber hammer to tap the nut to get it loose to remove)
You can lower the nut a bit to give you a lower action height if you like lower action by rubbing the base with 220-pound steel wool. The gritty sandpaper is 400 grit. As you remove the oil, make sure the nut is on a level surface and continuously check the height, your nut might get ruined if you remove too much. If you want to install the floor, add a touch of wood glue. The strings are a major part of where tone comes from in electric guitars. This is a very good tool that will help with toning. Regardless of what nut you need to replace, I highly recommend this nut for the job. As you can see from the picture, it's relatively easy to install.

Savanna Gould
Savanna Gould
| Oct 09, 2020
You can upgrade your Strat or Telecaster with this great upgrade
5/5

The Fenders I use have been upgraded quite a bit There have been many Fender-esque guitars over the years, some made by Fender, A part just like this should go into EVERY build, since it helps keep the axe in tune and lessens Replace your pencil lead with a GrahpTech nut and stop putting pencil lead on the slots in your nut It will amaze you how different it is!.

Mila Sellers
Mila Sellers
| Jul 16, 2021

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