Graph Tech TUSQ XL 12 String 3/16" Slotted Nut Black

The TUSQ XL 12-string slotted nut from Graph Tech is a high-performance upgrade for your 12-string guitar. Made of the company's proprietary TUSQ material, this nut provides a smooth, resonant surface for your strings to vibrate. The result is improved sustain, clearer tone, and better intonation up and down the neck.

Proprietary TUSQ Material Optimizes Tone and Playability

Graph Tech's TUSQ is an advanced polymer material that mimics the tonal characteristics of natural ivory. Unlike ivory, however, TUSQ won't warp or crack over time. This nut's TUSQ construction helps produce full, balanced tone across all 12 strings while also enhancing sustain. The material's inherent lubricity also allows for smooth string movement along the nut slots, reducing sticking and buzzing. Overall, TUSQ provides a combination of tonal and mechanical benefits not found in ordinary plastic or bone nuts.

Pre-Slotted for Hassle-Free Installation

The TUSQ XL 12-string slotted nut comes pre-slotted to precisely fit your guitar's string gauges, eliminating the need to cut slots yourself. The nut's pre-radiused bottom edge is also shaped to match your guitar's fingerboard radius for an easy drop-in installation. All you need to do is remove your existing nut, clean the mounting surface and secure the new nut in place with a drop of wood glue for best results. The whole process should only take a few minutes, even for those without experience modifying or repairing guitars.

Accommodates 12-Strings With Precision

With 12-string slots instead of the typical six, this nut is purpose-built for 12-string guitars. The slots are carefully spaced and sized to properly accommodate each of your guitar's double courses without creating tuning or intonation issues. Each string pair will vibrate freely without impeding the other, allowing your 12-string to ring out with full, shimmering tone. The nut's black color also provides an understated but stylish accent that complements most guitar finishes.