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TUSQ Nut by Graph Tech Model # 5042-00 Fender Style Flat Bottom Strat

TUSQ Nut by Graph Tech Model # 5042-00 Fender Style Flat Bottom Strat

PQ-5042-00

702725120888

Regular price $15.02 USD
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Measure Length Thickness Height Str.Sp
inches 1.66” 0.129” 0.202” 1.363”
mm 42.25 3.3 5.15 34.63

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The 5042-00 is a great option to upgrade the nut on your Fender-Style electric guitar (or a guitar with similar specs).

It is pre-slotted for a quick and straightforward installation.

It is 3/16" tall so make sure that is enough height for your guitar.

The 5042-00 is also available in a convenient 10-pack (LQ-5042-00).

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What is the Difference in TUSQ Materials?

TUSQ

TUSQ nuts have a rich tone without the inconsistency found in ivory, bone, and other natural materials. Bone and ivory have hard and soft spots (grain) throughout each piece, hampering the consistent transfer of vibrations to the guitar top. TUSQ nuts are designed to transfer the right frequencies more efficiently from the string to the guitar body.

Best for Acoustic Guitars.

TUSQ XL and Black TUSQ XL

TUSQ XL and Black TUSQ XL nuts are designed to boost guitar tone and performance. These precision-engineered nuts are made with a specially formulated material that couples the strings' vibrations to the neck and brings out the hidden harmonics and richness in every note. It is based on the highly resonant TUSQ man-made ivory but is permanently lubricated to improve the tuning performance of the guitar.

Best for Electric Guitars and BASS.

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42 reviews
  • BH
    Bill H.
    Verified Buyer
    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    1 month ago
    Great product

    Perfect for what I need

  • BH
    Bryce H.
    Verified Buyer
    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    2 months ago
    Great Upgrade

    I have Graph Tech products on most of my guitars. I just love the improvement in tone that TUSQ brings.

  • JM
    Jameson M.
    Verified Buyer
    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    2 months ago
    Perfect fit

    Perfect drop in fit for a 2002 Squier Strat I am modding

  • BC
    Bob C.
    Verified Buyer
    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    4 months ago
    Easy install

    I needed to replace a worn nut on my Telecaster kit guitar, and went straight to Graph Tech. The installation only required a few minutes of sanding down the width of the replacement to fit snugly in the slot, and it was ready to go. String spacing was great, and no filing was needed for the slots. Fast and easy.

  • NW
    Nicholas W.
    Verified Buyer
    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    4 months ago
    High quality, easy installation!

    If you have considered installing one of these nuts but haven't pulled the trigger, do yourself a favor and go ahead and do it! I have replaced the nut on three of my guitars with these nuts and I find them to be consistent and stable . I don't use tremolos on any of my guitars so I can't speak to how well they stay in tune if you are using your tremolo bar, but on a stop or blocked tailpiece they are great. Note, you may have to sand the bottom or sides to get a perfect fit; I just rub the nut on an emery board or piece of fine sandpaper until it fits.