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TUSQ XL
PTFE runs through the material, so heavy bass strings slide rather than grab when you tune or bend.
Product detailSKU #1301702803098
Graph TechTUSQ XL Fender Precision 4-String Bass slotted nut
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Slotted TUSQ XL nut sized for Fender Precision-style 4-string bass necks. For players replacing a worn nut or chasing tuning stability.
Strong match
Who this is for
- P-Bass necks with a worn or cracked factory nut
- Basses where strings bind in the slots when tuning
- Drop tuning where thicker strings chew up the old nut
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Jazz Bass necks — the string spread is narrower there
- 5-string basses
- Anyone who wants to cut spacing from scratch
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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1-1/4 inch E-to-E
String spread from E to G at the nut. Wider than a Jazz Bass, matching the P-Bass neck profile.
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1/8 inch thickness
Front-to-back depth. Has to match the routed slot in your neck or the nut won't seat properly.
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1-21/32 inch length
Sized for a P-Bass neck width. Trim the ends flush with the fingerboard after fitting.
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3/16 inch height
Left tall on purpose. Sand the base down to dial in string height at the first fret.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Measure your existing nut's length, thickness and height first
- 02No glue, files or sandpaper included
- 03Bass slots often need widening for heavier gauge or drop-tuned strings
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Will this fit a Jazz Bass?
No. This is cut for Precision spacing at 1-1/4 inch E-to-E and 1-21/32 inch long. A Jazz Bass neck is narrower at the nut and needs the Jazz-specific version.
02Do I need to file the slots?
Usually. Slots come pre-cut but shallow, and final depth depends on your string gauge and desired action. Heavier strings may also need the slots widened.
03Will this help my tuning stability?
It can. The PTFE in TUSQ XL keeps strings from binding in the slots, which is a common cause of a bass going sharp then dropping flat after a bend.
04Can I install this myself?
It's doable with patience. You remove the old nut, clean the slot, fit the new one, sand the base to height, then file slot depth. Nut files make it far easier.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
2 detailsSize & weight
- Length
- 1-21/32 inch (41.91mm)
- Height
- 3/16 (4.75mm)
2 detailsOther
- E to E
- 1-1/4 inch (31.75mm)
- Thickness
- 1/8 inch (3.17mm)
