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TUSQ XL
PTFE is worked through the material, so strings slide in the slots instead of catching and pulling out of tune.
Product detailSKU #1301702803101
Graph TechTUSQ XL Fender Jazz Bass 4 String Nut
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Slotted TUSQ XL nut cut for Fender Jazz Bass 4-string necks. For players swapping out a worn nut or fixing strings that bind.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Jazz Bass necks with a worn, cracked or low nut
- Basses that ping at the nut during tuning
- Replacing a nut damaged by heavier string gauges
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Precision Bass necks — those need a wider string spread
- 5-string basses
- Players wanting to cut their own spacing from a blank
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.
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Slotted
Slots are pre-cut to Jazz spacing. You handle final depth, not the layout.
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1/8 inch thickness
Front-to-back depth. Must match the routed slot in your neck or the nut sits loose or won't drop in.
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1-9/16 inch length
Shorter than the Precision version, matching the Jazz Bass's narrower neck at the nut.
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3/16 inch height
Taller than final spec. You sand the bottom to set first-fret action.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Measure your old nut's length, thickness and height before ordering
- 02No glue, files or sandpaper included
- 03Slots typically need final depth filing for your string gauge
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Will this fit a Precision Bass?
No. At 1-9/16 inch long it's cut for the narrower Jazz Bass neck. A P-Bass takes the wider 1-21/32 inch version with a 1-1/4 inch string spread.
02Do I have to file the slots?
Usually yes. The slots are cut but left shallow so you can set final depth for your string gauge and preferred action at the first fret.
03Will this fix my tuning problems?
If strings bind in the nut, yes. The PTFE in TUSQ XL keeps slots slick so strings return to pitch after bending instead of hanging up.
04How do I install it?
Remove the old nut, clean out the slot, dry-fit the new one, sand the base to height, then file slot depth. A small amount of glue holds it in place.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsPickups & controls
- Pickup Configuration
- JJ
2 detailsSize & weight
- Length
- 1-9/16 inch (39.47mm)
- Height
- 3/16 inch (4.75mm}
2 detailsOther
- E to E
- 1-7/32 inch (1.233mm)
- Thickness
- 1/8 inch (3.17mm)
