Detail 01
Slotted, not blank
Slots are already cut, so no nut files needed — but slot depth still usually wants final dressing per string gauge.
Product detailSKU #1301702803092
Graph TechTUSQ XL Nut Slotted 1/4" Epiphone LEFTY
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Slotted TUSQ XL replacement nut for left-handed Epiphone-style guitars, pre-cut so slot spacing is mirrored for lefty stringing.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Lefty Epiphone owners replacing a cracked or worn plastic nut
- Players who bind on the nut when tuning
- Anyone doing a low-cost setup upgrade on a lefty
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Right-handed guitars — the slot spacing runs the wrong way
- Fender-style necks, which use a thinner curved nut
- Players wanting bone or brass instead of a composite
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
Left handed
String spacing is mirrored, so the wide slot lands under the low E on a lefty neck.
Detail 03
1/4 inch thickness
Matches Epiphone-style nut slots. A Fender-width slot at 1/8 inch will not accept this.
Detail 04
1-3/4 inch length
Cut to Epiphone-style neck width. Slightly long or short, and it needs sanding to fit the slot.
Detail 05
1-3/8 inch E-to-E spacing
Outer strings sit this far apart. If your old nut differs, the E strings will shift toward or off the edge.
Detail 06
TUSQ XL material
Impregnated with PTFE, so strings slide in the slots — helps tuning stability on guitars with heavy bending or trem use.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Measure your old nut before ordering — Epiphone-style slots vary by model and year
- 02Nut only. No glue, files, or sandpaper included
- 03Removing a glued nut can chip the fretboard lacquer if rushed
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Do I still need to file the slots?
Usually a little. The slots come cut but are left shallow so they can be dressed to your string gauge and preferred action. Going too deep causes open-string buzz.
02Will this fit a right-handed Epiphone?
No. The slot spacing is mirrored for left-handed stringing. Use the right-handed version instead.
03What glue holds it in?
A small drop of thin wood glue at the center is enough. Nuts are held mostly by string pressure, so heavy glue only makes the next replacement harder.
04Will this fix my tuning problems?
It helps if strings are catching in the nut slots — the slick material lets them return to pitch after bends. It will not fix worn tuners or a bad bridge.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsPlayability
- Orientation
- Left handed
2 detailsSize & weight
- Length
- 1-3/4 inch (43.99mm)
- Height
- 3/8 inch (9.19mm)
2 detailsOther
- E to E
- 1-3/8 inch (34.7mm)
- Thickness
- 1/4 inch (6.14mm)
