Detail 01
Pre-slotted
String spacing is already laid out in the nut.
Product detailSKU #1500000473806
Graph Tech5012-00 TUSQ XL Curved Bottom Nut - Black 43.34 mm
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Graph Tech's black 43.34 mm TUSQ XL nut is a pre-slotted replacement for Strat- and Tele-style guitars that use a 12-inch-radius nut. Its material is designed to lower friction at the nut, helping strings return to pitch during bends and vibrato. The removable tab lets the same part address a flat-bottom slot or be prepared for a curved-bottom slot, making it a focused setup component rather than a broad-fit replacement.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Replacing the nut on a compatible Strat- or Tele-style guitar with a 12-inch-radius nut.
- Setups where bends or vibrato make reduced nut friction and pitch return important.
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Guitars whose nut requirements do not match the listed 43.34 mm, 12-inch-radius Strat- or Tele-style application.
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
Flat or curved-bottom slot compatibility
Use the tab for a flat-bottom slot; it can be sanded when preparing for a curved-bottom slot.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Confirm the guitar uses a 12-inch-radius nut and matches the 43.34 mm application.
- 02For a curved-bottom slot, the removable tab can be sanded.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Is this nut already slotted?
Yes, it is pre-slotted.
02Will it work with a curved-bottom nut slot?
Yes. Its removable tab can be sanded for a curved-bottom slot.
03What guitars is it intended for?
It is listed for Strat- and Tele-style guitars with 12-inch-radius nuts.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
2 detailsPlayability
- Nut Slot Compatibility
- Flat bottom or curved bottom (tab can be sanded for curved bottom)
- Radius
- 12 inch
2 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Black 43.34 mm
- Body Shape
- Stratocaster
3 detailsOther
- Compatible Guitars
- Strat and Tele-style guitars with 12 inch radius nuts
- Pre Slotted
- Yes
- Model
- Graph Tech TUSQ XL Curved Strat Nut
