--- product_id: 148087444 title: "Graph Tech PT-5042-00: Black 42mm Pre-Slotted Guitar Nut Self-Lubricating – TUSQ XL Nuts Replacement for Fender Style, Flat Bottom Strat 6 String Electric Guitar" brand: "graph tech guitar labs" price: "142.80 DT" currency: TND in_stock: true reviews_count: 8 category: "Graph Tech Guitar Labs" url: https://www.desertcart.tn/products/148087444-graph-tech-pt-5042-00-black-42mm-pre-slotted-guitar store_origin: TN region: Tunisia --- # Pre-slotted for quick install 42mm precision fit Self-lubricating TUSQ XL Graph Tech PT-5042-00: Black 42mm Pre-Slotted Guitar Nut Self-Lubricating – TUSQ XL Nuts Replacement for Fender Style, Flat Bottom Strat 6 String Electric Guitar **Brand:** graph tech guitar labs **Price:** 142.80 DT **Availability:** βœ… In Stock ## Summary > 🎸 Upgrade your tone, lock your tuning, own the stage. ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Graph Tech PT-5042-00: Black 42mm Pre-Slotted Guitar Nut Self-Lubricating – TUSQ XL Nuts Replacement for Fender Style, Flat Bottom Strat 6 String Electric Guitar by graph tech guitar labs - **How much does it cost?** 142.80 DT with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.tn](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/148087444-graph-tech-pt-5042-00-black-42mm-pre-slotted-guitar) ## Best For - graph tech guitar labs enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted graph tech guitar labs brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - β€’ **Perfect Precision Fit:** 42mm length with extra width for custom sanding ensures a flawless Fender Strat-style upgrade. - β€’ **Rich Harmonics & Tone:** Engineered to enhance sustain and bring out hidden harmonics for a richer, fuller sound. - β€’ **Tuning Stability Boost:** Self-lubricating TUSQ XL material reduces friction, locking in your tuning like never before. - β€’ **Eco-Friendly Innovation:** Made from environmentally conscious materials without compromising performance or durability. - β€’ **Effortless Installation:** Pre-slotted grooves make string spacing and positioning a breezeβ€”get back to playing faster. ## Overview The Graph Tech PT-5042-00 is a 42mm black TUSQ XL pre-slotted guitar nut designed for Fender Strat-style 6-string electric guitars. Engineered for precision fit and easy installation, it features self-lubricating material that drastically improves tuning stability, sustain, and harmonic richness while being environmentally friendly. ## Description The Graph Tech 42mm guitar nut is a great option to replace or upgrade the nut on your Fender style Strat 6 strung guitars or similar instruments. It has a flat bottom and is pre-slotted for a quick and simple install. Feature: - High density and minimal porosity that yields good intonation and clarity. - Lightweight design, exquisite appearance, and easy to use. - Makes tuning easier and improves sustain. - Pre-slotted guitar nut suits for 6-string Fender Strat style electric guitar or similar instruments. - Pre-slotted with string location grooves to make spacing and positioning a breeze when performing the final string slot filing. - This extra material can easily be removed with fine grit sandpaper. - Great replacement nuts for your acoustic or electric guitar, and most electric guitar instruments. - All Graph Tech nuts are slightly long and wide to ensure extra room to achieve a perfect fit for your bass. - Black GraphTech XL can improve tuning stability (permanent self-lubricating), increase harmonics content and richness, improve tone, optimal vibration transfer, also environmentally friendly. Dimensions: - Length: Approx. 42 mm / 1-5/8 inch - Height: Approx. 4.98 mm / 3/16 inch - Width: Approx. 3.22 mm / 1/8 inch - E to E String Space: Approx. 35 mm / 1.38 inch Package Include: - 1 x guitar nut Note: All dimensions are measured manually with the deviation (ranged) at 1-2mm. Review: Good fit on my Telecaster - Original nut broke. Chose this as a replacement. The fit was pretty good. The length and height were right on, but it was a bit wide. Tone is at least as good as before. No tuning problems. Review: Nice nut - All I needed was a little sand paper and couple of touches and fit directly in my Fender Stratocaster MIM. ## Features - Measurement: Length: Approx. 42 mm (1-5/8 inch); Height: Approx. 4.98 mm (3/16 inch), Width: Approx. 3.22 mm (1/8 inch); E to E String Space: Approx. 35 mm (1-3/8 inch). - Ideal for replacement and upgrade the nut on your Fender style Strat ST style 6 strings electric guitar or similar precision instruments. It has a flat bottom and is pre-slotted for a quick and simple install. - Black TUSQ XL can improve tuning stability(permanent self-lubricating), increase harmonics content and richness, improve tone, optimal vibration transfer, also environmentally friendly. - Help keep your guitar in tune better and reduce the friction of the strings in the nut. Help bring out the hidden harmonics of your bass all while drastically improving tuning performance. - All Graph Tech nuts and saddles are slightly long and wide to ensure extra room to achieve a perfect fit for your guitar. This extra material can easily be removed with fine grit sandpaper. Graph Tech XL is engineered from the same material as Graph Tech and is impregnated with PTFE which is five times more slippery than graphite. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B07TTHZ7GZ | | Back Material Type | TUSQ | | Best Sellers Rank | #13,636 in Musical Instruments ( See Top 100 in Musical Instruments ) #28 in Electric Guitar Nuts | | Body Material Type | Wood | | Brand Name | GRAPH TECH GUITAR LABS | | Color | Black | | Customer Reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (107) | | Fretboard Material Type | Maple Wood | | Guitar Bridge System | Tremolo | | Guitar Pickup Configuration | S-S-S | | Included Components | 1 x guitar nut | | Instrument | Guitar | | Instrument Size | 42mm x 3.22mm x 4.98mm | | Item Dimensions | 1.65 x 0.13 x 0.2 inches | | Item Dimensions L x W x H | 1.65"L x 0.13"W x 0.2"H | | Manufacturer | GraphTech | | Manufacturer Part Number | Freddy-nut-006 | | Material Type | TUSQ | | Model Name | PT-5042-00 | | Model Number | Fender Strat Style Guitar | | Neck Material Type | Maple Wood | | Number of Strings | 6 | | String Material Type | TUSQ | | String Nut Width | 1.38 Inches | | Top Material Type | TUSQ | | UPC | 768563238451 | ## Product Details - **Back Material Type:** TUSQ - **Body Material:** Wood - **Brand:** GRAPH TECH GUITAR LABS - **Color:** Black - **Fretboard Material Type:** Maple Wood - **Guitar Bridge System:** Tremolo - **Guitar Pickup Configuration:** S-S-S - **Neck Material Type:** Maple Wood - **String Material Type:** TUSQ - **Top Material Type:** TUSQ ## Images ![Graph Tech PT-5042-00: Black 42mm Pre-Slotted Guitar Nut Self-Lubricating – TUSQ XL Nuts Replacement for Fender Style, Flat Bottom Strat 6 String Electric Guitar - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41x8yZH84RL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good fit on my Telecaster *by M***R on November 18, 2025* Original nut broke. Chose this as a replacement. The fit was pretty good. The length and height were right on, but it was a bit wide. Tone is at least as good as before. No tuning problems. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Nice nut *by G***. on March 25, 2026* All I needed was a little sand paper and couple of touches and fit directly in my Fender Stratocaster MIM. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Worked perfect *by D***D on March 22, 2026* Worked perfect for a schecter strat ## Frequently Bought Together - Graph Tech PT-5042-00: Black 42mm Pre-Slotted Guitar Nut Self-Lubricating – TUSQ XL Nuts Replacement for Fender Style, Flat Bottom Strat 6 String Electric Guitar - Guyker Guitar Roller String Retainers(Set of 2) – String Guide, Strings Trees Replacement Part for Electric Guitars, SR1 Black - Guyker Guitar Locking Tuners (6 for Right) - 1:18 Lock String Tuning Key Pegs Machine Head with Hexagonal Handle Replacement for ST TL SG LP Style Electric, Folk or Acoustic Guitars - Black --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - πŸ›’ **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** β€” Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** β€” Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - πŸ’° **No Hidden Fees** β€” All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - πŸ”„ **15-Day Free Returns** β€” Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - πŸ”’ **Secure Payments** β€” Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** β€” Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.tn/products/148087444-graph-tech-pt-5042-00-black-42mm-pre-slotted-guitar](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/148087444-graph-tech-pt-5042-00-black-42mm-pre-slotted-guitar) --- *Product available on Desertcart Tunisia* *Store origin: TN* *Last updated: 2026-06-09*