Detail 01
TUSQ XL
Impregnated with PTFE lubricant, so strings slide through the slots instead of catching when you tune or bend.
Product detailSKU #1301702803096
Graph TechTUSQ XL Jumbo Gibson-Style Slotted Nut - Aged White
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Slotted TUSQ XL nut cut for Gibson-style necks with a 1-7/16 inch string spread. For players replacing a worn or binding nut on a Les Paul-style guitar.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Guitars that ping or stick at the nut when tuning
- Replacing a chipped or worn factory nut
- Players who bend and use a vibrato bar
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Fender-spec necks — the slot dimensions won't match
- Anyone wanting a fully custom slot depth from a blank
- Players unwilling to remove the old nut and glue in a new one
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
Slotted
String slots are already cut. You still need to check depth and spacing against your neck, but the hard work is done.
Detail 03
1-7/16 inch E-to-E
Distance between outer strings. If your current nut measures differently, string spacing will shift at the first fret.
Detail 04
3/16 inch thickness
Front-to-back depth of the nut. Must match your existing slot in the neck or it will sit loose or not seat.
Detail 05
1-3/4 inch length
Longer than most nut slots. Expect to trim the ends flush with the fingerboard edges after fitting.
Detail 06
3/8 inch height
Taller than final. You sand the bottom down to set action at the first fret.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Measure your old nut's length, thickness and height before ordering
- 02No glue, files or sandpaper included
- 03Slot depth almost always needs final filing for correct string height
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Will this fit a Les Paul?
It's cut to Gibson-style dimensions at 1-3/4 inch long, 3/16 inch thick, with 1-7/16 inch string spread. Measure your existing nut against those numbers before installing.
02Do I need to file the slots?
Usually yes. The slots are pre-cut but left shallow. Final depth filing sets your action at the first fret, and that varies by guitar and string gauge.
03Will this stop my strings from binding?
TUSQ XL carries PTFE lubricant through the material, so slots stay slick. That reduces the pinging and tuning drift caused by strings catching.
04Is aged white different from white?
It's a warmer, off-white tone meant to match yellowed vintage-style hardware rather than bright modern white.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Aged White
2 detailsSize & weight
- Length
- 1-3/4 inch (44.07mm)
- Height
- 3/8 inch (9.3mm)
2 detailsOther
- E to E
- 1-7/16 inch (36.2mm)
- Thickness
- 3/16 inch (4.98mm)
