Detail 01
1-11/16" width
The standard narrower acoustic nut width. Measure your existing nut — a 1-3/4" neck needs a different part.
Product detailSKU #1274115045798
Graph TechTUSQ Martin Acoustic Guitar Slotted Nut Ivory 1 11/16"
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Tusq replacement nut cut to Martin slotted spec, 1-11/16" wide with 1-3/8" string spacing. For repairs or upgrading a soft plastic nut.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Replacing a worn, buzzing, or badly cut nut on a Martin-spec acoustic
- Upgrading from a molded plastic nut on a budget flattop
- Repair work where pre-slotted saves cutting slots from scratch
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Guitars with a different nut width or string spacing
- Players who want bone and its slight variation in density
- Anyone unwilling to remove and fit a nut, or pay someone to
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
1-3/8" E-to-E spacing
Distance from low E to high E slot. Sets how close the outer strings sit to the fretboard edge.
Detail 03
Slotted, pre-cut
String slots are already spaced and started, so you skip layout. Depth still usually needs final filing.
Detail 04
Tusq material
Consistent synthetic density, unlike bone which varies piece to piece. Harder and slicker than the plastic on cheap guitars.
Detail 05
Martin profile
Shaped for Martin-style slotted nut slots. Other brands often need sanding of the bottom and ends to fit.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Measure your current nut's width, length, and thickness before ordering — specs vary by model
- 02Slot depth almost always needs final filing with nut files for correct action
- 03Removing a glued nut can chip the fretboard or finish if rushed
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Will this drop in without any work?
Rarely. Expect to sand the bottom for height, trim the ends, and file slots to final depth. Plan on a setup after.
02How is Tusq different from bone?
Tusq is a synthetic with uniform density from piece to piece. Bone varies, so results depend on the individual blank.
03Does this fit a 1-3/4" nut guitar?
No. This is cut at 1-11/16". A wider neck needs a nut matching that width.
04Do I need special tools?
Nut files sized to your string gauges, fine sandpaper on a flat surface, and a way to release the old nut cleanly.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color Finish
- White
1 detailsOther
- E to E Spacing
- 1-3/8
