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The TUSQ XL 1/4" Epiphone Slotted Nut (PQL-6060-00) is a superior replacement nut for Epiphone 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 guitar nut makes. 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 replacement guitar nut 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. TUSQ replacement guitar nuts 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 1/4" Epiphone Slotted Nut

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  • Has a crystal clear-bell like high-end and big open low-end
  • Laboratory-proven to enhance harmonic content (up to 200% over other materials)
  • Engineered for maximum vibration transfer
  • Permanent lubrication
  • Used by the world's finest guitar manufacturers
  • Consistent quality from piece to piece and within each piece
  • No flat or dead spots that can be found in bone or ivory
  • Easy to work with - can be filed and sanded; will not chip or flake

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  • Dimensions:
  • Thickness: 1/4", (0.242"), (6.14mm)
  • Length: 1-3/4", (1.735"), (43.99mm)
  • Height: 3/8", (0.366"), (9.19mm)
  • E string to E string: 1-3/8", (1.366"), (34.7mm)

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4.86

22 Reviews

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of respondents would recommend this to a friend

Most Liked Positive Review

5

Works as advertised. My guitar sounds and plays better.

The nut on my new Epiphone ES-335 was made of cheap, crumbly plastic. (The rest of the guitar was excellent.) So an upgrade was necessary. The Tusq online how-to video just happened to demo the installation process with an identical guitar, and that was helpful, but the video is excellent regardless of the guitar you own. After I had the nut properly sanded to fit, I did have to open and deepen the slot for the 6th string, as it was too narrow and the string didn't seat properly. The 5th, 4th, and 3rd strings slots were also just a little high compared to the 2nd and 1st, so I filed each of them just a bit (not much!). That's not a job for a beginner, so you may want to consult a luthier if you're not experienced in this sort of work. But the nut works as advertised. The tone is clearer, more complex, and just a bit brighter, compared to the stock nut. The strings don't bind in the slots, as the nut is self-lubricating, so tuning stability is also improved. Money well spent!

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Most Liked Negative Review

3

Good Product

I bought this for my Epiphone Les Paul to try to improve tuning stability and have definitely noticed a difference. I had to buy two however because the first one I sanded down a little bit but it was already too short and my strings buzzed. Be careful when sanding! #sweepstakes

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  • Great Tusq nut

    5

    Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

    submitted3 months ago

    byDavid

    fromNorman, OK

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    Bought this 1/4" Tusq nut for my ES-335 clone and installed it myself. The old one came out pretty easily with a gentle tug from a pair of pliers. New nut snuggled into the space left by the old nut and now my strings slide smooth as butter! #sweepstakes

  • Wow! What a difference this made.

    5

    submitted4 months ago

    byJerry

    fromVacaville Ca

    I replaced the black plastic nut that came on my Epi SG 335 and while at it lowered the string height to 2mm at first fret. Then new strings and Boom! It's like a different higher end guitar. I had been considering trading the Epi in on another SG but the Tusq did the trick.

  • Great choice for an Epiphone Les Paul

    5

    Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

    submitted7 months ago

    byDaryl

    fromWaco, Texas

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    I bought this to replace the stock nut on my Epiphone Les Paul Standard Pro Plustop, which had constant pinging and tuning issues in spite of an otherwise great setup. This nut was perfect after just a bit of sanding for height and length. No more pinging, and no more tuning problems.

  • Awesome

    5

    Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

    submitteda year ago

    byShawn

    fromBrownsville tx

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    Easy to install, helps tuning stability. Love these.

  • Good Product

    3

    submitteda year ago

    byBen

    fromHouston, TX

    I bought this for my Epiphone Les Paul to try to improve tuning stability and have definitely noticed a difference. I had to buy two however because the first one I sanded down a little bit but it was already too short and my strings buzzed. Be careful when sanding! #sweepstakes

  • I would buy this product again.

    5

    submitted4 years ago

    byW C

    fromOdenville, AL

    Replace the factory nut on Epiphone Les Paul Special GT.

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Have a question about this product? Our expert Gear Advisers have the answers.

  • asked byNate

    fromundisclosed

    Will this fit an Epiphone Les Paul Modern?

    Will this fit an Epiphone Les Paul Modern?

    Open Reply - Gear-Support
    I’m sorry, I don’t know. You will need to measure your LP ------------- Dimensions: Thickness: 1/4", (0.242"), (6.14mm) Length: 1-3/4", (1.735"), (43.99mm) Height: 3/8", (0.366"), (9.19mm) E string to E string: 1-3/8", (1.366"), (34.7mm)
  • asked byDave

    fromWaterloo, Quebec

    What nut to replace the black plastic one on a model year 2014 Epiphone SG special.
Thank you

    What nut to replace the black plastic one on a model year 2014 Epiphone SG special. Thank you

    Open Reply - Gear-Support
    This would be a good choice.
  • asked byRob

    fromAlbuquerque NM

    Will this fit an Epiphone SG Special?

    Will this fit an Epiphone SG Special?

    Open Reply - Gear-Adviser
    Yes but will probably require some minor modification.
  • asked byDirk

    fromGermany

    Hi, would this nut fit a 2020 Epiphone Flying V?

    Hi, would this nut fit a 2020 Epiphone Flying V?

    Open Reply - Thomas
    It hasn’t been tested but it probably will
  • asked byAndre

    fromChico

    Is this compatible with the Epihone Traditional Pro II Les Paul Model ?

    Is this compatible with the Epihone Traditional Pro II Les Paul Model ?

    Open Reply - Thomas
    Yes
  • asked byJason

    fromNH

    What's the part number?

    What's the part number?

    Open Reply - Thomas
    PQL-6060-00
  • asked byMat

    fromLos Angeles, CA

    Hi! Will this work on a Kramer Baretta Special? Thank you!

    Hi! Will this work on a Kramer Baretta Special? Thank you!

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

    fromDayton,Ohio

    Will the PQL-6060-00 fit an Epiphone Les Paul standard

    Will the PQL-6060-00 fit an Epiphone Les Paul standard

    Open Reply - Kenneth
    Yes it will be compatible
  • asked byAl

    fromNyack NY

    will this work on the Epiphone LP special 1 with P-90's

    will this work on the Epiphone LP special 1 with P-90's

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

    fromundisclosed

    Will this nut work with a Washburn wd-44s Anniversary edition

    Will this nut work with a Washburn wd-44s Anniversary edition

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