Luthier Parts & Tools

The PQ-5000-00 is a perfect option to replace and upgrade the nut in almost all Fender style electric guitars. It will work in both a flat bottom or curved bottom nut slot due to its ingenious design, just sand off the tab for a curved bottom. It is pre-slotted to make for a quick and easy install. Dimensions:

• Length - 1.687 in. (42.85mm)
• Width - 0.128 in. (3.25mm)
• Height - 0.198 in. (5.03mm)
• E to E - 1.363 in. (34.62mm)

For a Tusq XL version of this nut, see P-GNUT-TUSQ-EPS-1XL.

The PQ-5042-00 is a great option to upgrade the nut on your Fender style electric guitar (or a guitar with similar specs). It is pre-slotted for a quick and simple install. It is 3/16" tall so make sure that is enough height for your guitar. Dimensions: Length - 1.653 in. (41.98mm) Width - 0.126 in. (3.22mm) Height - 0.196 in. (4.98mm) E to E - 1.388 in. (35.25mm)

The PQ-6060-00 is the perfect option to replace and upgrade the nut on your Epiphone guitar. It is also a great option for many other common acoustic and electric guitars. It comes pre-slotted to make for a quick and easy install. Dimensions:

• Length - 1.730 in. (43.94mm)
• Width - 0.239 in. (6.08mm)
• Height - 0.357 in. (9.08mm)
• E to E - 1.344 in. (34.14mm)
• Radius - 15 in.

For a Tusq XL version of this nut, see P-GNUT-TUSQ-EPS-5XL.

High quality 18% Nickel-Silver fret wire in medium sizes.

• 2.3mm - 2.4mm Crown Widths, (0.091" - 0.095")
• 1.1mm - 1.3mm Crown Heights, (0.043" - 0.051")

Straight 2ft lengths sold individually or by the pound. For additional sizes and options please see:

• Small Sizes - P-GTFW-S-X
• Jumbo Sizes - P-GTFW-J-X
• Stainless Steel - P-GTFW-STEEL-X

SKU Crown Width Crown Height Total Height Tang Width Stud Width Additional Info P-GTFW-M-1 2.3 mm (0.091") 1.1 mm (0.043") 2.6 mm (0.102") 0.65 mm (0.026") 0.95 mm (0.037") A popular medium size for electric guitars P-GTFW-M-2 2.4 mm (0.095") 1.2 mm (0.047") 2.8 mm (0.110") 0.60 mm (0.024") 0.95 mm (0.037") A popular tall and narrow style, similar size to Stew Mac 141 P-GTFW-M-3

Replacement Telecaster® neck, 22 medium jumbo frets with headstock adjust double action truss rod and a 12 in. radius rosewood fingerboard. The nut width is 1 11/16 in. wide and pegholes are drilled at 10mm for a modern die cast type tuning machine but adapter bushings are available to reduce these hole sizes if you would like to mount vintage Kluson® tuning machines. A thin clear satin finish makes this the perfect replacement for your modern Telecaster®. Nut not included. Fender Licensed replacement neck.

The PQ-1720-00 is the perfect option to upgrade the nut on your six string guitar. It is pre-slotted for a quick and simple install. It is a very common nut used in the Godin family of guitars.
Dimensions:

• Length - 1.695 in. (43.05mm)
• Width - 0.204 in. (5.18mm)
• Height - 0.403 in. (10.24mm)
• E to E - 1.415 in. (35.93mm)

High quality stainless steel fret wire available in popular sizes. Straight 2ft lengths sold individually or by the pound. For standard 18% Nickel-Silver options please see:

• Small Sizes - P-GTFW-S-X
• Medium Sizes - P-GTFW-M-X
• Jumbo Sizes - P-GTFW-J-X

SKU Crown Width Crown Height Total Height Tang Width Stud Width Additional Info P-GTFW-STEEL-1 2.0 mm (0.079") 1.0 mm (0.039") 2.8 mm (0.110") 0.6 mm (0.024") 0.95 mm (0.037") Similar size to Dunlop 6260, Stew Mac 147, commonly used on Vintage Fender, Banjos, Pre-War Gibsons P-GTFW-STEEL-2 2.4 mm (0.095") 1.2 mm (0.047") 2.8 mm (0.110") 0.6 mm (0.024") 0.95 mm (0.037") A popular tall and narrow style, similar size to Stew Mac 141 P-GTFW-STEEL-3 2.7 mm (0.106") 1.4 mm (0.055") 3.2 mm (0.126")

LSR roller nut reduces friction that can cause tuning instability. Comes with instructions, mounting hardware and Wilkinson® adapter for older Strat® Plus models. Used on American Deluxe HSS guitars. Kit Includes: LSR Nut, Shims, Mounting Screws and Bezel Adapter (for Retrofitting to Wilkinson® Nut Equipped Guitars) Will Accommodate String Gauges from .008 to .056. Some modification may be required.

The PQ-4187-00 is a 3/16" thick block or slab of pure TUSQ. It can be used to make a nut, small saddle or just about anything you can imagine.
Dimensions:

• Length - 2.5 in. (63.5mm)
• Width - 0.187 in. (4.75mm)
• Height - 0.437 in. (11.1mm)
  

Original Fender pre-slotted bone nut for Teles and Strats.

Blank string nuts for Fender® guitars made of plastic

The PT-4187-00 is a great option to replace and upgrade the nut on just about any guitar or bass. It is a 3/16" thick slab of Black TUSQ XL.
This nut is made of Tusq XL, the same material as standard Tusq but impregnated with PTFE. The lubrication from the PTFE prevents strings from binding in the slots. Tusq XL offers better tuning stability especially when using a tremolo or bending strings. Tusq XL also has more of a midrange boost as compared to Tusq.
Dimensions:

• Length - 2.5 in. (63.5mm)
• Width - 0.187 in. (4.75mm)
• Height - 0.437 in. (11.1mm)

The Zero Glide® Replacement Nut System borrows the “zero fret” concept to reduce string contact in the nut by up to 93%, increasing tuning stability, playability, and open string tone. It only takes a few minutes to install with absolutely no permanent alteration to your instrument. Zero fret wire included (multiple sizes). Comparison Standard Nut Zero Glide Open String Tone Absorbs energy. Fret reflects energy, making the open strings more vibrant. Tuning Friction causes string binding. 93% less surface area. More accurate tuning. String Bend/Whammy Bar Whammy bars and string bends cause the strings to bind in the nut and not return to pitch Reduces string binding and "returns to zero" after every tug of the whammy bar or bend Durability Slots wear down over time. Minimal wear.

Bone nut for Fender® , 44.45mm x 3.3mm x 6.35mm at highest point with flat bottom.

The PQL-6010-00 is the perfect option to replace and upgrade the nut on your Gibson electric guitar made before 2014. It is pre-slotted to make for a quick and easy install.
This nut is made of Tusq XL, the same material as standard Tusq but impregnated with PTFE. The lubrication from the PTFE prevents strings from binding in the slots. Tusq XL offers better tuning stability especially when using a tremolo or bending strings. Tusq XL also has more of a midrange boost as compared to Tusq.
Dimensions:

• Length - 1.718 in. (43.64mm)
• Width - 0.193 in. (4.90mm)
• Height - 0.371 in. (9.41mm)
• E to E - 1.397 in. (35.47mm)
• Radius - 18 in.

High quality bone nut blank with extra length, width, and height. These blanks leave the shaping, slotting, and polishing to you so you can control your own custom feel and appearance.

• Measures 45mm x 10mm x 4.95mm
• Sold individually

This graphite nut blank will work for most Fender® and similar style guitars and basses. It is NOT slotted and does require final shaping and fitting to exact size. It has a radiused bottom.

• Length = 2 1/64 inches (51.25mm)
• Height = 11/64 inches (4.55mm)
• Thickness = 1/8 inch (3.1mm)

The PQ-6010-00 is the perfect option to replace and upgrade the nut on your Gibson electric guitar made before 2014. It is pre-slotted to make for a quick and easy install.
Dimensions:

• Length - 1.718 in. (43.64mm)
• Width - 0.193 in. (4.90mm)
• Height - 0.371 in. (9.41mm)
• E to E - 1.397 in. (35.47mm)
• Radius - 18 in.

High quality bone nut blank with extra length, width, and height. These blanks leave the shaping, slotting, and polishing to you so you can control your own custom fit and appearance.

• Measures 56 mm x 11 mm x 6.35 mm
• Sold individually

Bone nut for Gibson®, 43mm x 5.9mm x 8mm at highest point with flat bottom.

The PQL-1214-00 is the perfect option to upgrade the nut on your Fender Jazz style bass. It is pre-slotted for a quick and simple install.
This nut is made of Tusq XL, the same material as standard Tusq but impregnated with PTFE. The lubrication from the PTFE prevents strings from binding in the slots. Tusq XL offers better tuning stability especially when using a tremolo or bending strings. Tusq XL also has more of a midrange boost as compared to Tusq.
Dimensions:

• Length - 1.554 in. (39.47mm)
• Width - 0.128 in. (3.25mm)
• Height - 0.187 in. (4.75mm)
• E to G - 1.223 in. (31.06mm)

Plastic electric guitar nut.

Replacement Stratocaster® neck, 22 medium jumbo frets with headstock adjust double action truss rod and a 12 in. radius maple fingerboard. The nut width is 1 11/16 in. wide and pegholes are drilled at 10mm for a modern die cast type tuning machine but adapter bushings are available to reduce these hole sizes if you would like to mount vintage Kluson® tuning machines. A thin clear satin finish makes this the perfect replacement for your modern Stratocaster®. Nut not included. Fender Licensed replacement neck.

The PQL-6011-00 is the perfect option to replace and upgrade the nut on your Gibson electric guitar made post-2014. It is slightly taller than the P-GNUT-TUSQ-EPS-3XL (pre 2015). When in doubt, use this one, you can always sand the bottom of the nut to adjust lower.
This nut is made of Tusq XL, the same material as standard Tusq but impregnated with PTFE. The lubrication from the PTFE prevents strings from binding in the slots. Tusq XL offers better tuning stability especially when using a tremolo or bending strings. Tusq XL also has more of a midrange boost as compared to Tusq.
Dimensions:

• Length - 1.725 in. (43.83mm)
• Width - 0.185 in. (4.69mm)
• Height - 0.405 in. (10.30mm)
• E to E - 1.408 in. (35.77mm)