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TUSQ XL material
PTFE-impregnated, so strings slide under it instead of catching. That is the main reason to replace a stock metal tree.
Product detailSKU #1301702803094
Graph TechTUSQ XL Sleek String Tree
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Low-profile string tree for headstocks that need extra break angle on the top strings. Replaces a stock tree on Fender-style guitars.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Strat or Tele headstocks where B and high E ping when bending
- Guitars losing tuning stability at the string tree
- Swapping out a worn stock tree during a setup
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Angled headstocks, which get break angle without a tree
- Guitars with staggered tuners that already set the angle
- Anyone needing a roller tree for hard trem use
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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Sleek low profile
Sits close to the headstock face, keeping a firm break angle behind the nut without needing a tall spacer.
Detail 03
String tree, not a nut
Handles break angle behind the nut on the top strings only. It will not fix slot binding at the nut itself.
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Single mounting screw
Uses the existing screw hole on most Fender-style headstocks, so no new drilling if the position matches.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Check your existing screw hole location and spacer height before ordering
- 02Mounting screw and spacer may not match what your guitar currently uses
- 03Overtightening a headstock screw can strip soft maple — snug is enough
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01How many strings does it hold?
It is designed for the top string pair on a Fender-style headstock — typically B and high E, or G and D on guitars using a second tree.
02Will this fix my tuning issues?
It helps when strings bind under the tree and jump back after a bend. If the pinging comes from the nut slots, replace the nut instead.
03Do I need a spacer?
Depends on your headstock. A spacer sets the break angle — too little angle and the strings buzz behind the nut, too much adds friction and tuning trouble.
04Can I use it with locking tuners?
Yes. Locking tuners fix slip at the post, while the tree handles break angle behind the nut. Staggered-height tuners may make a tree unnecessary.
