--- product_id: 53467370 title: "TUSQ XL Man-Made Ivory Self-Lubricating Slotted Strat Style Guitar Nut PQL-5000-00" brand: "graph tech" price: "159.68 DT" currency: TND in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 category: "Graph Tech" url: https://www.desertcart.tn/products/53467370-tusq-xl-man-made-ivory-self-lubricating-slotted-strat-style store_origin: TN region: Tunisia --- # Fits Strat & Tele style guitars perfectly Self-lubricating TUSQ XL for smooth tuning Made in Canada, pro-grade quality TUSQ XL Man-Made Ivory Self-Lubricating Slotted Strat Style Guitar Nut PQL-5000-00 **Brand:** graph tech **Price:** 159.68 DT **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🎸 Upgrade your tone, lock your tuning, own the stage. ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** TUSQ XL Man-Made Ivory Self-Lubricating Slotted Strat Style Guitar Nut PQL-5000-00 by graph tech - **How much does it cost?** 159.68 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/53467370-tusq-xl-man-made-ivory-self-lubricating-slotted-strat-style) ## Best For - graph tech enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted graph tech brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Precision Pre-Slotted Fit:** Designed for easy installation on Fender-style 6-string guitars with both flat and curved nut slots. - • **Customizable Setup Flexibility:** Sand or file to perfect string height and fit, making it ideal for DIY guitar modders craving that pro edge. - • **Consistent Organic Polymer Build:** No grain or dead spots—unlike bone—ensuring uniform tone and durability every time. - • **Pro-Grade Canadian Craftsmanship:** Engineered in Canada for consistent, reliable performance trusted by pros worldwide. - • **Self-Lubricating TUSQ XL Material:** Permanently reduces string binding for rock-solid tuning stability during bends and tremolo dives. ## Overview The Graph Tech TUSQ XL Man-Made Ivory Nut is a premium, self-lubricating guitar nut crafted in Canada from engineered organic polymers. Designed specifically for Strat and Tele style guitars, it offers superior tuning stability by reducing string binding and delivers consistent tonal quality without the inconsistencies of natural bone. Its pre-slotted design allows for fast, flexible installation and customization, making it the go-to upgrade for serious players and guitar techs aiming for flawless performance. ## Description graphtech tusq xl nut - st style Review: Good nut - needs filing to fit, make sure you know what you're doing first! - Great replacement nut, I used this on a Squier Tele to replace a cheap plastic nut. Needed some a good amount of filing and measuring to get it set up right. After this and a few other mods the tone and feel of the guitar seems better. This isn't too hard to fit with the right tools but it is certainly worth researching what it involves before deciding whether you want to do it yourself. There are lots of videos online showing how to do it and also information available from the manufacturer. Review: The Nuts - I was bought a lovely looking Fender Player series HH Telecaster for Christmas 2019. It looked good, sounded good but had an annoying buzz when either the A or D string was played unfretted. I did a complete setup, starting with the truss rod, checking all the frets for level and then setting the action to Fender’s recommended height. Still there was an annoying buzz on those two strings. Checking the clearance between the strings at the first fret with a capo at the third fret, it became clear that the problem was with the factory fitted nut. The slots had been cut far too deeply on every string, but the A and D had no clearance at all. After a little research and watching a few videos, I decided to buy a Graph Tech TUSQ nut and replace it myself. Removing the OE nut was straightforward. The nut slot was cleaned and the fretboard masked off in preparation. The string spacing on the Graph Tech was perfect and the slots nicely formed. I had to file off the bottom peg as my nut slot was curved. The peg is there so it can also fit a flat nut slot. The Graph Tech needed sanding a little thinner to fit the slot, which I did with fine wet or dry paper taped to my table. The ends were also slightly too long and these were filed to shape. Once I’d checked the height was spot on by restringing the high and low E strings, the nut was refitted with a little drop of PVA glue and the guitar restrung and left for the glue to dry. I’d love to say I noticed a world of difference to the sound qualities of the Graph Tech nut material, but I can’t. What I can say, is that I found it easy to fit and a perfect replacement for my dodgy Fender item. Well worth the money and a straightforwardv DIY job using the simplest of tools. The guitar now plays perfectly. ## Features - MADE IN CANADA PROFESSIONAL QUALITY – Genuine Graph Tech TUSQ XL upgrade, used by serious players, guitar builders, repair shops and manufacturers around the world who want consistent, dependable performance. - SELF-LUBRICATING TUSQ XL MATERIAL – Permanently lubricated to help reduce string binding at the nut, improving tuning stability during bends, tremolo use and aggressive playing. - CONSISTENT ENGINEERED MATERIAL – Made from 100% organic polymers under high heat and pressure, TUSQ XL has no petroleum or animal by-products. Unlike natural bone, TUSQ XL has no grain, soft spots or dead spots, so performance is consistent from piece to piece. - DESIGNED TO FIT STRAT & TELE STYLE GUITARS – Fits many 6-string Fender-style electric guitars with a 9.5" radius and approximately 1/8" nut slot. Dimensions: 1.687" L x 0.128" W x 0.198" H; E-to-E 1.363"; 42.85mm x 3.25mm x 5.03mm; E-to-E 34.62mm. - FAST, FLEXIBLE INSTALLATION – Precisely pre-slotted for easier setup and designed to work in both flat-bottom and curved-bottom nut slots. Sand the bottom to adjust string height, or remove the spacer tab to fit curved-bottom Fender-style slots. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B003HGQTIG | | Back Material Type | A | | Back material type | A | | Best Sellers Rank | 16,022 in Musical Instruments & DJ ( See Top 100 in Musical Instruments & DJ ) 1,023 in Electric Guitar Parts | | Body Material Type | TUSQ | | Body material | TUSQ | | Brand | Graph Tech | | Brand Name | Graph Tech | | Colour | white (off-white) | | Customer Reviews | 4.5 out of 5 stars 779 Reviews | | Global Trade Identification Number | 00702725102037 | | Guitar Bridge System | Fixed | | Guitar Pickup Configuration | xl | | Hand Orientation | Right | | Included Components | Guitar Nut | | Instrument | Guitar | | Item Dimensions | 44 x 6 x 10 millimetres | | Item Dimensions L x W x H | 44L x 6W x 10H millimetres | | Item Weight | 0.01 Pounds | | Manufacturer | Graph Tech Guitar Labs Ltd. | | Manufacturer Part Number | PQL-5000-00 | | Material Type | TUSQ | | Model Name | PQL-6061-00 | | Model Number | PQL-5000-00 | | Neck Material Type | Mahogany | | Neck material type | Mahogany | | Number of Strings | 6 | | Scale Length | 1.727 | | Set Name | TUSQ XL Pre-Slotted Nut | | Size | Curved Bottom | | Sound Profile | Excellent overtone content and improved tone | | String Material Type | TUSQ XL | | String Nut Width | 42.85 Millimetres | | Top Material Type | スプルースウッド | | Top material type | スプルースウッド | | UPC | 702725247202 | | Unit Count | 1 count | ## Product Details - **Brand:** GRAPH TECH GUITAR LABS - **Colour:** white (off-white) - **Exterior finish:** Unfinished - **Fastener type:** Slotted - **Finish type:** Unfinished - **Item dimensions L x W x H:** 43 x 3 x 5 millimetres - **Item weight:** 5 g - **Material:** TUSQ - **Metal type:** Graphite - **Thread size:** #4 ## Images ![TUSQ XL Man-Made Ivory Self-Lubricating Slotted Strat Style Guitar Nut PQL-5000-00 - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41OLMMqlYKL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Pattern** options. ## Questions & Answers **Q: Will this fit a player plus stratocaster with a 12 inch radius** A: Hi! A Strat neck radius is usually 9.5" - Perhaps you check to see what Tusq nut fits a 12" radius. **Q: are the nut slots cut to a specific string size ie 9s 10s etc?** A: This is from the Graph Tech website " Our nuts are engineered to accept string sets between 9-42 to 11-49 gauges on all electric nuts, 10-47 to 12-53 on acoustic nuts, and 40-95 to 50-105 on bass nuts, all without modification" **Q: Does this fit a fender classic player 60s strat? Many thanks.** A: Yes - I fitted one to each of my 2 Strats. Hope this helps! **Q: what is the radius of this nut? Is it for a 7.25 or 9.5 inch radius? thanks** A: I had a conversation with their tech support last year. They told me all their precut nuts unless otherwise stated have a 12" radius. I have a very small and very amateur YT channel that I'm doing for fun during lockdown. I'm currently making my own nut out of Corian so I can add more colour to my axes. Can be found on YT simonnotthepieman ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good nut - needs filing to fit, make sure you know what you're doing first! *by A***R on 2 September 2019* Great replacement nut, I used this on a Squier Tele to replace a cheap plastic nut. Needed some a good amount of filing and measuring to get it set up right. After this and a few other mods the tone and feel of the guitar seems better. This isn't too hard to fit with the right tools but it is certainly worth researching what it involves before deciding whether you want to do it yourself. There are lots of videos online showing how to do it and also information available from the manufacturer. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The Nuts *by W***Y on 21 February 2020* I was bought a lovely looking Fender Player series HH Telecaster for Christmas 2019. It looked good, sounded good but had an annoying buzz when either the A or D string was played unfretted. I did a complete setup, starting with the truss rod, checking all the frets for level and then setting the action to Fender’s recommended height. Still there was an annoying buzz on those two strings. Checking the clearance between the strings at the first fret with a capo at the third fret, it became clear that the problem was with the factory fitted nut. The slots had been cut far too deeply on every string, but the A and D had no clearance at all. After a little research and watching a few videos, I decided to buy a Graph Tech TUSQ nut and replace it myself. Removing the OE nut was straightforward. The nut slot was cleaned and the fretboard masked off in preparation. The string spacing on the Graph Tech was perfect and the slots nicely formed. I had to file off the bottom peg as my nut slot was curved. The peg is there so it can also fit a flat nut slot. The Graph Tech needed sanding a little thinner to fit the slot, which I did with fine wet or dry paper taped to my table. The ends were also slightly too long and these were filed to shape. Once I’d checked the height was spot on by restringing the high and low E strings, the nut was refitted with a little drop of PVA glue and the guitar restrung and left for the glue to dry. I’d love to say I noticed a world of difference to the sound qualities of the Graph Tech nut material, but I can’t. What I can say, is that I found it easy to fit and a perfect replacement for my dodgy Fender item. Well worth the money and a straightforwardv DIY job using the simplest of tools. The guitar now plays perfectly. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Quality product but needs a bit of knowledge and patience to get exactly right *by G***R on 27 November 2016* Quality product but if you're doing this yourself make sure you take your time, have the right tools and follow one of the many YouTube videos on fitting (as it doesn't have any instructions as such). Also make sure your measure your existing nut accurately and order the right size ## Frequently Bought Together - Graph Tech GRC-10 TUSQ XL Fender Style Slotted Nut - Fender Ultra String Guides (2) Electric Guitar Hardware, Chrome - Fender Standard Locking Tuners-Chrome Acoustic Guitar Tuning Key (990818100) --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.tn/products/53467370-tusq-xl-man-made-ivory-self-lubricating-slotted-strat-style](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/53467370-tusq-xl-man-made-ivory-self-lubricating-slotted-strat-style) --- *Product available on Desertcart Tunisia* *Store origin: TN* *Last updated: 2026-08-05*