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product_id: 6444626
title: "TUSQ by Graph TechGuitar Nut Slotted Strat Style PQ-5000-00"
brand: "graph tech"
price: "€ 25.72"
currency: EUR
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 13
category: "Graph Tech"
url: https://www.desertcart.it/products/6444626-tusq-by-graph-techguitar-nut-slotted-strat-style-pq-5000
store_origin: IT
region: Italy
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# Pre-slotted for lightning-fast install Consistent rich tone, no natural material flaws Precision fit for Fender-style guitars TUSQ by Graph TechGuitar Nut Slotted Strat Style PQ-5000-00

**Brand:** graph tech
**Price:** € 25.72
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🎸 Upgrade your Strat’s soul with TUSQ precision and tone!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** TUSQ by Graph TechGuitar Nut Slotted Strat Style PQ-5000-00 by graph tech
- **How much does it cost?** € 25.72 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.it](https://www.desertcart.it/products/6444626-tusq-by-graph-techguitar-nut-slotted-strat-style-pq-5000)

## Best For

- graph tech enthusiasts

## Why This Product

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

## Key Features

- • **Top-Ranked Choice:** Join thousands of pros and enthusiasts who trust the #7 best-selling electric guitar nut.
- • **Pre-Slotted for Speed:** Skip the hassle—install your new nut quickly with factory precision slots.
- • **TUSQ Tone Consistency:** Experience rich, balanced sound without the unpredictability of ivory or bone.
- • **Durable Ceramic White Finish:** Sleek, professional look that stands up to heavy playing and time.
- • **Seamless Fender Compatibility:** Engineered to fit both flat and curved nut slots flawlessly, upgrading your Strat in minutes.

## Overview

The TUSQ PQ-5000-00 nut by Graph Tech is a premium replacement part designed for Fender-style electric guitars. Its innovative design fits both flat and curved nut slots, comes pre-slotted for easy installation, and delivers consistent, rich tone quality superior to natural materials like ivory or bone. Trusted by thousands, it combines durability with professional-grade sound enhancement.

## Description

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 it's ingenious design. It is pre-slotted to make for a quick and easy install.

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: Graph Tech is Good Tech! - I bought this guitar nut for a MIM Stratocaster HSS tremolo bridge guitar. I have experience with these TUSQ XL nuts and they are as good as they claim. I think they are better than bone nuts, but aside from that, they fit perfectly in the 9.5 radius Strat neck with minimal adjustments. They are a little long and they do need to be trimmed down in length for the 42mm MIM Strat neck slot. The locking tab may have to be filed off as well. The string slots are done really well, and again, depending on your nut slot, they might need a little height adjustment to get open string playability and lower fret intonation right. I took a chance and bought this nut in “used”condition. It came in the original packaging which had been opened but the nut was in perfect new condition. I saved a couple bucks and got a good quality new Graph Tech nut for the Strat. Thank you desertcart! I have been playing, maintaining, and rebuilding guitars for over 50 years. I’ve been around the block a few times when it comes to guitars and guitar components. Graph Tech is a Canadian company that produces good quality components. I have no problem recommending them.

## Features

- TUSQ nuts and saddles have rich tone without the inconsistency found in ivory, bone and other natural materials.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B00126E3Z4 |
| Best Sellers Rank | #3,639 in Musical Instruments ( See Top 100 in Musical Instruments ) #5 in Electric Guitar Nuts |
| Brand | Graph Tech |
| Color | Ceramic White |
| Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 2,577 Reviews |
| Exterior Finish | White |
| Fastener Type | Slotted |
| Finish Type | Painted |
| Finish Types | Painted |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00139820096884 |
| Grade Rating | commercial |
| Inside Thread Size | #8 |
| Item Diameter | 0.13 inches |
| Item Dimensions | 1.69 x 0.13 x 0.2 inches |
| Item Weight | 6.97 g |
| Manufacturer | Graph Tech Guitar Labs Ltd. |
| Material | TUSQ |
| Material Type | TUSQ |
| Model | PQ500000 |
| Number Of Items | 1 |
| Number of Packs | 1 |
| Number of Pieces | 1 |
| Part Number | PQP-0401-G48 |
| Screw Head Style | Slotted |
| Size Name | Right Handed |
| Thread Class | Coarse |
| Thread Type | Unified National Coarse (Unc) |
| UPC | 702725100149 139820096884 604945366766 |
| Unit Count | 1 Count |
| Warranty Description | Na. |

## Product Details

- **Color:** Ceramic White
- **Exterior Finish:** White
- **Fastener Type:** Slotted
- **Finish Type:** Painted
- **Material:** TUSQ

## Images

![TUSQ by Graph TechGuitar Nut Slotted Strat Style PQ-5000-00 - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41WE+irWy0L.jpg)

## Available Options

This product comes in different **Color, 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.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Graph Tech is Good Tech!
*by B***N on August 13, 2026*

I bought this guitar nut for a MIM Stratocaster HSS tremolo bridge guitar. I have experience with these TUSQ XL nuts and they are as good as they claim. I think they are better than bone nuts, but aside from that, they fit perfectly in the 9.5 radius Strat neck with minimal adjustments. They are a little long and they do need to be trimmed down in length for the 42mm MIM Strat neck slot. The locking tab may have to be filed off as well. The string slots are done really well, and again, depending on your nut slot, they might need a little height adjustment to get open string playability and lower fret intonation right. I took a chance and bought this nut in “used”condition. It came in the original packaging which had been opened but the nut was in perfect new condition. I saved a couple bucks and got a good quality new Graph Tech nut for the Strat. Thank you Amazon! I have been playing, maintaining, and rebuilding guitars for over 50 years. I’ve been around the block a few times when it comes to guitars and guitar components. Graph Tech is a Canadian company that produces good quality components. I have no problem recommending them.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Easy install for a better nut
*by I***G on October 2, 2026*

I installed this on a Player II Stratocaster neck. I didn’t need to file the string slots for 10s, but I did need to sand/file the nut itself to fit. I followed the directions on the Tusq website and it went well. I used a flat file to remove the tab and then some 350 and 200 grit sandpaper to adjust the thickness, width, and height. For the curvature, I just put the sandpaper over the first fret of the neck and used the neck’s curvature for the template. After installing it with a little school glue, I sanded the top edges a bit to make the corners more rounded. The whole process took less than an hour and cost me less than $10 above the cost of the nut itself.

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*Last updated: 2026-10-23*