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product_id: 4930301
title: "Model 5000-00 Nut Slotted Flat or Curved Bottom R9.5 L42.85mm - Black TUSQ XL"
brand: "graph tech guitar labs"
price: "€ 30.63"
currency: EUR
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 8
url: https://www.desertcart.com.cy/products/4930301-model-5000-00-nut-slotted-flat-or-curved-bottom-r9
store_origin: CY
region: Cyprus
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# Precision fit for 6-string electrics Enhanced harmonic resonance & sustain PTFE impregnation for tuning stability Model 5000-00 Nut Slotted Flat or Curved Bottom R9.5 L42.85mm - Black TUSQ XL

**Brand:** graph tech guitar labs
**Price:** € 30.63
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🎶 Elevate your tone, lock your tuning, own the stage!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Model 5000-00 Nut Slotted Flat or Curved Bottom R9.5 L42.85mm - Black TUSQ XL by graph tech guitar labs
- **How much does it cost?** € 30.63 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.com.cy](https://www.desertcart.com.cy/products/4930301-model-5000-00-nut-slotted-flat-or-curved-bottom-r9)

## Best For

- graph tech guitar labs enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted graph tech guitar labs brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Precision Engineered Fit:** Designed for seamless installation on electric guitars with exact 42.85mm length and slotted design.
- • **Tuning Stability Mastered:** PTFE impregnation ensures your guitar stays perfectly in tune, no more annoying string binding.
- • **Crystal Clear Tone Upgrade:** Unlock bell-like highs and rich lows with Black TUSQ XL’s advanced synthetic ivory.
- • **Consistent Quality Every Time:** Unlike natural ivory or bone, enjoy uniform performance and flawless filing with every nut.
- • **Sustain & Harmonics Amplified:** Experience a noticeable boost in sustain and hidden harmonic richness that sets your sound apart.

## Overview

The Model 5000-00 Black TUSQ XL nut is a precision-engineered guitar accessory crafted from a high-performance synthetic ivory impregnated with PTFE. Designed specifically for 6-string electric guitars, it enhances tuning stability, increases harmonic content, and delivers crystal-clear sustain. Its consistent material quality ensures flawless installation and superior tonal performance, making it a must-have upgrade for serious guitarists seeking professional sound refinement.

## Description

Sounds so good it must be illegal! Man made ivory. Compared to standard materials, you'll hear crystal clear bell-like high end, big open lows, and a noticeable increase in overall sustain. Unlike natural materials such as bone and ivory, TUSQ is consistent from piece to piece. Without a doubt, this is the best synthetic material on the market, and it cuts and files beautifully.

Review: Quick, cheap, and easy upgrade--needed a flat nut for my Squier though - I originally purchased this for a Squier Strat (SSS) made in Indonesia. As this was the curved nut, it did not fit my Squier as I needed the flat nut (which I ended up purchasing separately (great service from desertcart on this one). To remove the old nut, I cut into the edges of the old nut using a razor blade (X-Acto knife) to loosen it and then used a small block of wood that I tapped on either side of the nut to loosen it more. Once the old nut started loosening, it was cake to remove. I then cleaned the space of old glue (mine was gummy) before pre-fitting the new nut. The new (flat) nut was a perfect fit and lined up perfectly with the old nut I removed (when I put them side to side, holding them up). I glued it using a small amount of wood glue that I brushed in. Just to make sure it cured well, I left the guitar alone for a couple days before I strung it up again (I was also busy). So, was it worth the effort to change the nut? Absolutely! First of all, it's really easy. Second of all, I no longer have strings binding and twanging loudly as I'm tuning. Tuning is much smoother and it has increased the sustain somewhat. As for the extent of the sound change/sustain, I'm not sure how much was due to the nut and how much was due to the new GraphTech saddles or GFS Steel block I installed. But, after doing these things, I can say the sound and sustain was dramatically better. I can attribute better tuning and smoother bending to this nut though.
Review: HELPS GUITAR STAY IN TUNE. - GREAT LOVE TUSQ HARD TO BEAT HELPS GUITAR STAY IN TUNE.

## Features

- Black 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 PTFE to improve the tuning performance of the guitar.
- For electric guitar and 6 string configuration.
- Measure: Length - Width - Height - E to E; inches: 1.687 - 0.128 - 0.198 - 1.363; mm: 42.85 - 3.25 - 5.03 - 34.62.
- Improved tuning stability. Impregnated with PTFE. Increased harmonic content.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B0002E1UDK |
| Best Sellers Rank | #18,414 in Musical Instruments ( See Top 100 in Musical Instruments ) #34 in Acoustic & Classical Guitar Nuts |
| Brand | GRAPH TECH GUITAR LABS |
| Color | Black |
| Compatible Groove Diameter | 0.16 Inches |
| Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 876 Reviews |
| Drive Style | Slotted |
| Exterior Finish | Black |
| Fastener Type | Slotted |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00702725120178 |
| Grade Rating | industrial |
| Inside Thread Size | #10" or "M10 |
| Item Diameter | 0.13 Inches |
| Item Dimensions | 1.69 x 0.13 x 0.2 inches |
| Item Weight | 4.54 g |
| Manufacturer | Graph Tech Guitar Labs Ltd. |
| Material | Black TUSQ XL |
| Material Type | Black TUSQ XL |
| Metal Type | Iron |
| Number of Pieces | 1 |
| Screw Head Style | Fender Style |
| Size Name | 1/4 inch x 3/8 inch |
| Thread Class | Class 2A |
| Thread Size | 0.10938 inches |
| Thread Style | Unified National Fine |
| Thread Type | Unified National Fine |
| UPC | 702725120178 787461606230 |
| Warranty Description | No warrenty. |

## Product Details

- **Material:** Black TUSQ XL
- **Fastener Type:** Slotted
- **Exterior Finish:** Black
- **Color:** Black
- **Metal Type:** Iron

## Images

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## Available Options

This product comes in different **Size** options.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Quick, cheap, and easy upgrade--needed a flat nut for my Squier though
*by I***N on September 21, 2017*

I originally purchased this for a Squier Strat (SSS) made in Indonesia. As this was the curved nut, it did not fit my Squier as I needed the flat nut (which I ended up purchasing separately (great service from Amazon on this one). To remove the old nut, I cut into the edges of the old nut using a razor blade (X-Acto knife) to loosen it and then used a small block of wood that I tapped on either side of the nut to loosen it more. Once the old nut started loosening, it was cake to remove. I then cleaned the space of old glue (mine was gummy) before pre-fitting the new nut. The new (flat) nut was a perfect fit and lined up perfectly with the old nut I removed (when I put them side to side, holding them up). I glued it using a small amount of wood glue that I brushed in. Just to make sure it cured well, I left the guitar alone for a couple days before I strung it up again (I was also busy). So, was it worth the effort to change the nut? Absolutely! First of all, it's really easy. Second of all, I no longer have strings binding and twanging loudly as I'm tuning. Tuning is much smoother and it has increased the sustain somewhat. As for the extent of the sound change/sustain, I'm not sure how much was due to the nut and how much was due to the new GraphTech saddles or GFS Steel block I installed. But, after doing these things, I can say the sound and sustain was dramatically better. I can attribute better tuning and smoother bending to this nut though.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ HELPS GUITAR STAY IN TUNE.
*by J***N on December 29, 2025*

GREAT LOVE TUSQ HARD TO BEAT HELPS GUITAR STAY IN TUNE.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Not too difficult of a job on a Fender guitar
*by J***D on December 20, 2024*

On my Player Mustang, this was a good fit and required very little to make it work. The little tab at the bottom is there in the event that your guitar has a flat bottom for the nut. On my Mustang it was arched, so I just needed to file the tab off with a tiny little file. The width and thickness needed to be adjusted slightly to fit properly. I used a piece of medium grit sandpaper flat on the granite countertop and moved the part on top of it to keep it exactly flat to trim the thickness slightly. The guitar is tuning a lot more precisely and smoothly now. Being in tune is super important in the end. You will sound better tuned precisely with a guitar that is intonated properly. It was worth the money to me and there is no real need to pay someone to do this for you if you are reasonably handy. Take care with removing the stock part. You’ll want to score the edges with an exacto knife to remove it cleanly. On my guitar there was some finish on the nut that kind of glued it in place. Once I scored the edge it came out with just a very light tap.

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*Last updated: 2026-02-28*