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TUSQ XL Nut by Graph Tech Model # 5043-00 Strat Style Electric

TUSQ XL Nut by Graph Tech Model # 5043-00 Strat Style Electric

PQL-5043-00

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Regular price $16.45 USD
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Measure Length Thickness Height Str.Sp
inches 1.696” 0.131” 0.174” 1.381”
mm 43.1 3.35 4.42 35.3

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The 5043-00 is a great option to upgrade your Fender-style electric guitar nut.

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

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

The 5043-00 is also available in a convenient 10-pack (LQL-5043-10).

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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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24 reviews
  • RD
    Robert D.
    Verified Buyer
    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    1 month ago
    Have a nut

    This nut was a direct drop in. Excellent products. Superior shipping. I'll be coming back in the future.

  • LG
    Loyal G.
    Verified Buyer
    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    1 month ago
    Excellent upgrade to my Guitar

    Installed the TUSQ XL nut on my Squire Strat because the strings were constantly catching in the original plastic nut and on the metal string trees any time I used the tremolo. The new TUSQ nut was a direct drop in with the exception of it being cut slightly too low, which I easily addressed by installing a .010" paper shim under the nut and now it's perfect. Actually I prefer this method to cutting the nut with files. It is much faster and it preserves the super smooth factory finish of the nut vs the less smooth finish if I had filed it.

  • LG
    Lucas G.
    Verified Buyer
    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    8 months ago
    The best

    You are paying for the best .....so many of my electric guitars have them

  • AS
    alfred s.
    Verified Buyer
    I recommend this product
    Rated 4 out of 5 stars
    9 months ago
    Great product but a whole month shipping for a nut?

    Graphics product is great no complaints whatsoever on quality I r performance, but my order was placed on 6/24, and I didn't receive it until 7/19! I realize its technically international shipping but this nut could have been dropped in an envelope and sent on its way, instead it was sent through customs with a much larger order and broken down by usps. How do I know c this you ask? I work for usps. Even when your shipping option says 5-7 days ok. But 4 whole weeks is ridiculous.

    Graph Tech Guitar Labs Ltd.
    9 months ago

    Thanks Alfred, and sorry about the shipping delay on that nut... 4 weeks is way too long, especially when you're waiting to get back to playing! You're absolutely right that something that small should move much faster through the system. We've been working on improving our international shipping processes to avoid those customs bottlenecks that can really slow things down. Really appreciate you taking the time to let us know about the delay, and glad to hear the nut itself is working great for you once it finally arrived! I will check on this to see what the issue was, and again, thanks for your support!

    Dave D

  • KM
    kyle m.
    Verified Buyer
    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    10 months ago
    Xl tusq

    Nut fit great with very little sanding needed!