Detail 01
Synthetic ivory
Dense and hard. Holds a clean slot edge and transfers open-string tone brightly, closer to bone than to plastic.
Product detailSKU #1315669865569
ProlinePL2218 Synthetic Ivory F-style Nut
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A synthetic ivory replacement nut in F-style, $13.99. For anyone repairing or upgrading a nut, and comfortable with fitting and slotting work.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Replacing a chipped, cracked, or badly slotted original nut
- Luthiers and repair techs keeping blanks on the bench
- Players changing string gauge who need slots recut anyway
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players wanting a drop-in part with no filing or fitting
- Anyone without nut files — slot depth is what makes or breaks it
- Instruments whose nut slot dimensions don't match F-style
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
F-style shape
Cut to a specific nut profile. Measure your existing nut's length, height, and string spacing before ordering.
Detail 03
White finish
Matches an aged or natural headstock better than black; visible against dark fingerboards.
Detail 04
A nut, not a saddle
This sets open-string height and spacing at the headstock end. It won't fix action problems higher up the neck.
Detail 05
Requires slotting
Slot width has to match your string gauges. Too wide and strings buzz and ping; too narrow and they bind when tuning.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Not a drop-in part. Expect sanding the base and filing slots to depth.
- 02No files, glue, or shims included.
- 03Measure the old nut first — length, height, and slot spacing must match.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Can I install this myself?
Only with nut files and patience. Slot depth controls action at the first fret and can't be undone if you cut too deep. Otherwise, pay a tech.
02How does synthetic ivory compare to plastic?
Harder and denser. Plastic nuts compress and wear at the slots, dulling open strings. Synthetic ivory holds its slot and rings clearer.
03Is it pre-slotted?
Plan on cutting and finishing the slots yourself to your string gauges and spacing. That's normal for a replacement nut at this price.
04Will this fit my instrument?
Depends entirely on your nut slot. Pull or measure the existing nut for length, width, and height, and compare before buying.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color Finish
- White
