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The TUSQ XL Jumbo Gibson Slotted Nut (PQL-6010-00) is a replacement nut for Gibson guitars.

Finally, the breakthrough you've been waiting for. Now you can have it all - the great tone of TUSQ, classic good looks AND permanent lubrication. If you love the look of a vintage white nut, but you keep going out of tune when you bend strings or use your tremolo, then TUSQ XL is just what you need.

TUSQ XL is designed to boost guitar tone and performance. This precision engineered nut is made with a specially formulated material which couples the strings' vibrations to the neck and brings out the hidden harmonics and richness in every note. It is based on the highly resonant TUSQ man made ivory, but is impregnated with Teflon to improve the tuning performance of the guitar.

If you have an acoustic or vintage guitar, you owe it to yourself to hear the difference a TUSQ replacement nut, saddle and bridge pins make. Compared to standard materials such as bone, Micarta or Corian, you'll hear more harmonics with every note you play when you use TUSQ on your guitar.

TUSQ is a proprietary material that is precision engineered under high pressure and heat. It is specifically formulated to deliver the right frequencies with the optimum transfer rate to the top of your guitar every time. Because of the way TUSQ is made, it is a consistent material that is rich in tone and harmonic content.

TUSQ guitar parts have quickly become an important tone performance tool for some of the world's most renowned guitar manufacturers, luthiers and playing professionals. TUSQ nuts and saddles have rich tone and sustain, without the inconsistency found in ivory, bone and other natural materials. Bone and ivory have hard and soft spots (grain) throughout each piece, hampering consistent transfer of vibrations to the guitar top.

The TUSQ replacement guitar nut is designed to transfer the right frequencies more efficiently from the string to the guitar body. Acoustic guitars come alive. Electric guitars will get a brighter sound and increased harmonic content. are designed to transfer the right frequencies more efficiently from the string to the guitar body. Acoustic guitars come alive. Electric guitars will get a brighter sound and increased harmonic content.
Graph Tech TUSQ XL Jumbo Gibson Slotted nut

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    • Dimensions:
    • Thickness: 3/16", (0.196"), (4.98mm)
    • Length: 1-3/4", (1.735"), (44.07mm)
    • Height: 3/8", (0.366"), (9.3mm)
    • E string to E string: 1-7/16", (1.425"), (36.2mm)

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    • proline nut woke up my 45-year-old acoustic guitar

      5

      Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

      submitted10 months ago

      byras

      fromCanton Michigan

      Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

      it is definitely making my old guitar sing louder. I definitely recommend this part. Sweepstakes # 712819000000000

    • Easy tone upgrade

      5

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      submitted2 years ago

      byGreg

      fromArkansas

      Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

      Be sure to measure, there are several part numbers from graphtech that say "Gibson" guitar center tech helped me pick the right one…

    • Good Replacement For Les Paul

      5

      submitted5 years ago

      byK.S.

      fromGreensboro, NC

      I purchased this to replace the stock nylon nut on a 90s Les Paul that was slotted for heavy gauge strings and was therefore unusable with lighter ones. The TUSQ nut required some shaping and sanding (it was both too tall and wide to fit perfectly in the nut slot), but when installed it worked well. Tuning stability is solid and there is no noticeable change in tone compared to the stock nut.

    • It's always great to get a good nut!!

      5

      submitted6 years ago

      byMIke

      fromFlorida

      Easy to install, fit good, minimal filing involved.

    • Tusq XL

      5

      Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

      submitted8 years ago

      byJames

      fromundisclosed

      Great product. Really does help with Gibson tuning.

    • Not for Les Pauls....

      1

      submitted10 years ago

      byStephen

      fromFitzgerald, GA

      I bought this nut because it said it was a replacement for Gibson guitars....well it sure isn't a fit for a Les Paul.

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    • asked byJay

      fromParma ohio

      Will this work with a left handed gibson explorer?

      Will this work with a left handed gibson explorer?

      Open Reply - Gear-Support
      The Graph Tech TUSQ XL Jumbo Gibson Slotted Nut (Part Number PQL-6010-00) is designed for right-handed Gibson-style electric guitars. For a left-handed Gibson Explorer, you would need the left-handed version, which is the Graph Tech TUSQ XL Slotted Nut 43mm Lefty
    • asked byJames

      fromEnfield, IL

      Whats the best replacement nut for 2017 Gibson Les Paul classic.  Has a thin neck.

      Whats the best replacement nut for 2017 Gibson Les Paul classic. Has a thin neck.

      Open Reply - Thomas
      In a case like this we recommend having a qualified guitar tech look at the guitar.
    • asked byJoe

      fromBradenton FL 34212

      Do they all come fitter for heavy strings ?? Will this work well for Gibson Es335 ??

      Do they all come fitter for heavy strings ?? Will this work well for Gibson Es335 ??

      Open Reply - Thomas
      In a case like this we recommend having a qualified guitar tech look at the guitar
    • asked byJoe

      fromBradenton FL

      Will this fit Gibson ES335 Tusq XL Jumbo Gibson Slotted nut. Plus do u have this in stock ??

      Will this fit Gibson ES335 Tusq XL Jumbo Gibson Slotted nut. Plus do u have this in stock ??

      Open Reply - Thomas
      In a case like this we recommend having a qualified guitar tech look at the guitar It's in stock
    • asked byPhatsk8r

      fromCorpus Christi

      Does this fit a dean vx.

      Does this fit a dean vx.

      Open Reply - Kenneth
      No, this will not be compatible
    • asked byAndrew

      fromdayton ohio

      will this fit on an epiphone les paul prophecy gx? the guitar originally came with a graphite nut. there are a tone of replacement parts on it though and i dont know if i trust the og specs anymore.

      will this fit on an epiphone les paul prophecy gx? the guitar originally came with a graphite nut. there are a tone of replacement parts on it though and i dont know if i trust the og specs anymore.

      Open Reply - Kenneth
      No, this will not be compatible