Guitar Nuts, Saddles, Bridge & End Pins materials – Superior tone & harmonics

Precision - Engineered for richer, fuller sound

TUSQ® is a high-performance synthetic guitar nut, saddle  and bridge pins material, precision-engineered under extreme heat and pressure using 100% organic polymers—free from petroleum and animal by-products. Designed to enhance harmonic resonance, TUSQ® delivers a bigger, richer tone compared to traditional materials like bone or ivory.

Why TUSQ® outperforms bone & ivory

Unlike natural materials, TUSQ® is completely uniform—with no grains, soft spots, or dead zones that disrupt tone.

  •    Perfect Consistency – No soft/hard spots like bone or ivory.

  •    Superior Vibration Transfer – Efficiently transmits string energy to the guitar’s body.

  •    Balanced Frequency Response  – Enhances mid and high-end clarity.

Upgrade your guitar’s tone instantly

Switching to TUSQ® is one of the easiest and most impactful upgrades for your acoustic or electric guitar. Whether you’re a recording artist, live performer, or passionate hobbyist, upgrade to TUSQ® and experience fuller harmonics, better sustain, and unmatched tonal consistency.

Experience the difference — Try TUSQ® today!

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More harmonics!

TUSQ® produces stronger mid and high-range harmonics, delivering a brighter, more articulate tone compared to traditional bone or ivory nuts. Unlike natural materials with inconsistent grain patterns, TUSQ® provides uniform density for optimal vibration transfer—ensuring every note rings with clarity and sustain

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TUSQ products have over 2,000 five-star ratings on major marketplaces


Graph Tech has created some of the world's most recognized products and brands in the music industry

The list of industry firsts include the world's first self-lubricating nut in 1983, String Saver Saddles the first saddle to drastically reduce string breakage, TUSQ   man-made ivory, and Ratio machine heads.

Graph Tech has over 50 patents and trademarks around the world.