
Play harder, faster, longer and stay in tune!

Tired of tuning instability? One of the biggest causes of frustration for guitarists is string binding at the nut, making your guitar go out of tune mid-performance.
TUSQ XL® by GraphTech solves this with its permanently lubricated material, reducing friction and allowing strings to glide effortlessly back into perfect tune. Whether you're bending, shredding, or playing hard, TUSQ XL® ensures smoother performance, longer sustain, and rock-solid tuning stability. Its innovative design not only enhances playability but also contributes to a richer tone, making it an essential upgrade for any electric guitar. With TUSQ XL®, you can focus on your music, knowing that your instrument is performing at its best.
Why Choose TUSQ XL®?
Unlike natural materials, TUSQ XL® is completely uniform—with no grains, soft spots, or dead zones that disrupt tone.
Eliminates string binding – No more sticky nut slots!
Self-lubricating material – Strings move freely for better tuning stability.
Enhanced tone & sustain – Engineered for optimal vibration transfer.
Experience the difference — Try TUSQ XL® today!
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How does it sound?
With TUSQ XL® you will hear more richness from every note you play. Engineered from the same material as our highly esteemed TUSQ®, it has all the tonal benefits of TUSQ®, bringing out the hidden harmonics by transferring your strings vibrations efficiently to the guitar. Made from precision TUSQ XL® material, it delivers consistent, bright, and balanced sound without the inconsistencies of natural bone. Upgrade your guitar’s performance today!"


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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.