GraphTech PT606000 TUSQ XL Black Self-Lubricating Slotted Nut, Epiphone Style

I bought it to see if it could help with tuning stability. I don't seem to have to retune after every song now, even with a lot of bends, so it was a big help. br>br> It was a good fit for my Epi Les Paul from 2005. I had to sand and check fit before gluing, and then sand some more to get the height right. I used 800 grit sandpaper to adjust the fit. Because it was my first time replacing a nut, I took my time and double-checked the fit several times. br>br>Once I had it glued in (and after masking off areas around the nut), I sanded down the sides to adjust the overall length to make it fit flush with the neck; again, I used 800 grit because I didn't want to take too much at once. br> If you have no idea what to do, graphtech has a decent youtube video, not to mention Stewmac, amongst a billion other how-to videos, so br> You'll be surprised at how good your guitar sounds once it's finished. This is a nut I strongly suggest.

Elliana Mora

| Jun 26, 2021

I was a little apprehensive about installing this nut myself at first. However, it was a cinch to set up. Remove the other one without gluing it in (at least not yet). Put it on, try it out, and don't worry about the string pressure holding it in place. Glue it in once you've seen how well it fits. BTW, the string height nut was perfect; there's a distinct difference between the cheap plastic one that came with the guitar and the Graph Tech nut now. After you've installed it, strike a string and see how long it lasts, then experiment with artificial harmonics. You'll understand what I mean when you see what I'm talking about. I'd suggest starting with your old nut and then moving on to the graph tech. You are going to be blown away.

Emersyn HYDE

| May 28, 2021

These came in twos. One is for an epiphone dot studio, and the other is for a grote 335 replica. The ends of the nut had to be filed down to meet flush with the width of the neck on both. It's nothing to get worked up about, and it's to be expected. The nuts were also held in place with glue. However, you should check your string heights under full tension before gluing it in place, as the treble strings on one of mine were too high, and I had to file the bottom down a bit on that side. YMMV. however, stability in tuning This is the place to be. I bought these for this reason. Tuning is a piece of cake, even with wound strings. PING! There are no more strings stuck in place while tuning. excessively sharp If you're having trouble tuning your guitar, you should get this or something similar. If you're not good with your hands or tools, hire someone to do it for you. Even so, it would be a good investment.

Brixton Callahan

| Sep 20, 2021

There isn't much more to say about it, to be honest. My Oscar Schmidt OE20G came with a decent stock nut. However, after I swapped out the stock D'Addario strings for thicker hybrid slinkies, it started to have intonation and binding issues on some of the strings. I had the option of simply widening the grooves, but I wanted to try something new. To address this, I bought this nut based on its positive reviews. Its rounded and shallow string grooves also appealed to me more than the original nut's deep and enclosed grooves. This not only fixed the binding and intonation problems, but it also gave my guitar a much fuller and more pleasing tone. It was very simple to put together, requiring only the use of sandpaper to file it down to the proper size (sanded the bottom and a small portion of the side) and a very small amount of glue.

Miles Bean

| Aug 26, 2021

This was purchased for my Peavey SC-120 from 2012. 2, to replace the plastic nut that came with it. It's for Epiphone Les Paul and SG guitars with import spaced pickups. Checked it against the stock nut, and all measurements were spot on, with the exception of height, which was increased by 1/16th inch for fitting. The string spacing and crown are both spot on. br>In my opinion, Tusq XL nuts are the best bang for the buck upgrade for any guitar, whether it's imported or made in the United States; get one and you'll notice a difference in functionality. Tuning consistency is fantastic. These are a great match for the String Saver saddles, which are available in a variety of bridge styles. A fantastic item!.

Eden Jones

| Dec 09, 2020

Buy it. This is my fourth graphtech nut, and it's every bit as good as the others. I bought this one to replace a string slot on an old Epiphone Special model that I had rebuilt, and it was almost an exact fit. It works as expected, the guitar stays in tune longer (even with the original crappy old tuning machines), and the guitar has a lot of sustain. I also installed a new roller bridge, which is also beneficial. I would strongly suggest it.

Jared Gray

| Mar 04, 2021

I got lucky and didn't have to sand the nut down as much as I would have otherwise. For the installation, all that was required was a small amount of wood glue and a small wood clamp. For Epiphone SG and Les Paul necks, this is the perfect size. Prior to installation, there is only a small amount of preparation work to be done. Before you fully install the nut (glue), make sure it's lined up and that you can see what the string height will be.

Skye IQBAL

| Sep 13, 2021