Graphtech Guitar Top Nut (PT-6643-00)
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String spacing on your guitar is something you should pay close attention to. This nut is designed to fit 1-inch string spacing. 3/8". The string spacing on Epiphone Les Pauls is 1 3/8" at the nut. The string spacing on Gibson Les Pauls made in the United States is 1 inch. 7/16". It's the difference of 1/16" that matters. You double-check that you've chosen the correct one. This particular nut has a 1-string spacing. 3/8", which is also compatible with the ESP LTD EC series of guitars. Graph Tech can make a one-of-a-kind fit for a one-of-a-kind product. Les Paul nut is 7/16" in diameter. This is a good product.
It has to be the same radius as the neck and have the same string width. Measure those two items and see if they match this nut. I used a cardboard template to measure the radius, and this nut is tall enough to fit any neck. To fit it to my Yamaha se350 (strat style guitar), I think I sanded about an eighth of an inch off the bottom.
Whatever nut you choose, you'll need to make some adjustments. Bring it to a luthier if you don't have the necessary tools. You'll need a caliper and some files if you decide to go ahead with it. Best wishes to you.
If you visit the manufacturer's website, you'll find instructions on how to measure and choose the right nut for your guitar.
Selected User Reviews For Graphtech Guitar Top Nut (PT-6643-00)
The standard nut on a PRS SE Custom 24 is made of plastic, and it must be filed down to work with any string gauge other than 9 gauge. Because I play tens, the nut had a hard time staying in tune even with the slightest bend. I bought this nut and put it in the PRS based on reviews here and elsewhere. The difference between the night and the day It's a perfect match for the PRS SE Custom 24 (as others have said). It was only a matter of gently pinging the old nut out, and this one slid right in. Everything has been tuned and the strings have been stretched - There are no more tuning issues! It sounds fantastic. For the first time on this guitar, I was able to bend strings and use the tremolo! The PRS Korean nut, which comes standard on the SE line, is highly recommended as a replacement.
This came dangerously close to being a disaster. On my PRS SE Zach Myers, this is a perfect replacement for the OEM nut. The original nut was rudimentary to say the least - extremely angular, with sharp edges that make fretting painful. Obviously, I sanded the edges, but it still looked terrible. When I saw this product, I decided to give it a try because it had deep string channels, which looked like a nice way to solve string binding issues. br>br>It was fairly simple to set up - Remove the strings and truss rod cover, then score the top edge of the old nut where it met the head stock with a small hammer or wood block. It easily detachable. I used a couple of small dots of white glue to install the TUSQ nut because it didn't need to be sanded. You're finished when you replace the strings and the truss rod cover. For my 10-inch nut slots, I didn't need to make any adjustments. I'm not sure if you'll need to use 46 gauge strings if you use larger diameters. br>br>If you're thinking about replacing something like this and have average or better tinkering skills, I'd say go for it. Playing with crude guitar nuts is a waste of time.
I replaced a garbage plastic stock nut with this and it 100% is 100% better. You should be aware of the following information: br>1) Make sure your guitar is the right size. br>2) Double-check that you know how to remove the stock nut without damaging it. br>3) To get the proper string height, you may need to sand the bottom. br>4) When putting it together, don't use too much glue. br>5) You might need to file the slots if you're using heavy gauge strings. br>It's not difficult, but don't expect to be able to simply replace the nut and solve all of your problems. To be fair, you can drop it in and be done with some guitars, but don't take that for granted.
Installed this on my 2018 PRS SE Custom and used 10-string tuning to completely resolve the G/B string tuning issues. The total number of strings is 46. Bends and trem use don't affect the tuning at all. The SE line is equipped with 9-inch wheels right out of the factory. The only gauge of strings that the plastic factory nut will accept without widening the slots is 42 strings; otherwise, you'll have tuning issues due to binding. If you're using strings that are heavier than 9-gauge, this is a good rule of thumb to follow. This is the solution, or at least it was for me, if you have a 42 on a PRS SE with the factory nut and are having tuning issues. Although it did require a small amount of sanding/scraping on the headstock where it meets the nut to remove a small amount of lacquer buildup that was preventing the TUSQ XL nut from sitting flat on the headstock wood (YMMV), it was extremely simple to install. For me, there was no need to sand the TUSQ itself; the height was perfect, and there was a noticeable difference in sustain after the installation was completed. Fantastic product; I'll never buy another guitar without one of these installed!.
My only gripe is with the G- The factory files E(hi) down about a millimeter or so too deeply. I realize it's possible that I'm to blame for not purchasing a blank nut, but I'd like something in the middle that starts the processes but allows me to fine-tune the file to the desired size. I don't want more than half of my string in the nut, so the G-string is out. The E(hi) strings are all covered. THUS SAID - BR>BR>THAT SAID - BR>BR>THAT SAID - BR>BR>THAT S It has a nice cut. As a result, there is no pinching, and the tuning is excellent. The standard cut, however, is incorrect. It's a lot deeper than it needs to be. Is it sufficiently bad that you should avoid purchasing it? No, especially if you don't have files like I do, this would be a great drop-in replacement that doesn't require filing. Again, loved the item, just wish they had left a little more material on the higher strings for me to widdle down, E- D was flawless.
My new Ibanez AX120 guitar's original nut had badly cut slots in it. Strings E, B, and G had a muffled sound to them. On the first 6 - 8 strings, after tuning to pitch, they were all a little sharp. 7 frets. br>The Graph Tech PT- Graph Tech PT- Graph Tech Graph Tech Graph Tech Graph Tech Graph 6643- The 00 Black Tusq XL nut worked perfectly as a replacement. I only had to subtract about 3 mm from the height because the length and width were correct. This took some time and left me with a couple of blisters on my fingers, but the action at the nut is now zero. For the low E string, use 01" and for the high E string, use 0. The highest string is "006. " On top of that, the strings are no longer sharp on any of the frets. br>I'm not sure what material the original nut was made of, but when I dropped it on my quartz counter top, it sounded exactly like the Black Tusq XL nut.
I own a Gibson S-style Epiphone from 1988. 900 The guitar always sounded good, but as with all trem-system guitars, the nut slots were sawed down to the fret board, and building up the nut slots didn't last long on trem-system guitars. It was time for me to knuckle down and do a new nut job on my style guitars. This Graphtech Guitar Nut improved the feel and playability of my guitar compared to when I first received it. The Steinberger Trans Trem stays in tune, and despite having to cut the slots a little, I can't get enough of it. This is an excellent product.
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