Detail 01
Pre-slotted
The string slots are already formed for a quicker, simpler installation.

Independent shopping perspective
TUSQ’s PQ-5042-00 is a pre-slotted, flat-bottom Strat-style nut for Fender-style electric guitars and guitars with similar specifications. The slots streamline installation, while its listed 3/16-inch height and supplied measurements give a repair or setup bench concrete dimensions to check before fitting. TUSQ describes the material as delivering rich tone with more consistent vibration transfer than natural materials with hard and soft grain variations.


Strong match
What matters in use
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 01
The string slots are already formed for a quicker, simpler installation.
Detail 02
This is the listed nut height to check during setup planning.
Detail 03
This is the supplied E-to-E measurement.
Detail 04
These are the supplied length, width, and height dimensions.
Final check
Product questions
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
Yes. It is pre-slotted for a quick, simple installation.
It is designed for Fender-style electric guitars or guitars with similar specifications.
The E-to-E measurement is 1.388 inches, and the listed dimensions are 2.653 x 0.126 x 0.196 inches.
Reference
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