--- product_id: 4161686 title: "TUSQ XL by Graph Tech PQL-5000-00 Nut for Fender Strat/Tele Guitar, Ivory" brand: "graph tech" price: "R$235" currency: BRL in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 category: "Graph Tech" url: https://www.desertcart.com.br/products/4161686-tusq-xl-by-graph-tech-pql-5000-00-nut-fender store_origin: BR region: Brazil --- # Precision fit for Strat/Tele guitars Enhanced sustain & tonal clarity Easy to cut, file & install TUSQ XL by Graph Tech PQL-5000-00 Nut for Fender Strat/Tele Guitar, Ivory **Brand:** graph tech **Price:** R$235 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🎶 Upgrade your tone, sustain, and style with TUSQ XL – the nut that means business! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** TUSQ XL by Graph Tech PQL-5000-00 Nut for Fender Strat/Tele Guitar, Ivory by graph tech - **How much does it cost?** R$235 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.com.br](https://www.desertcart.com.br/products/4161686-tusq-xl-by-graph-tech-pql-5000-00-nut-fender) ## 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 - • **Effortless Installation:** Designed for smooth fitting and easy modification, perfect for DIY pros. - • **Enhanced String Stability:** Improves tuning stability and smooth bending for flawless playability. - • **Trusted by Pros Worldwide:** Made in Canada and favored by serious players, builders, and repair shops. - • **Consistent Synthetic Ivory:** No more variability—each nut delivers uniform premium quality and performance. - • **Crystal Clear Tone Upgrade:** Experience bell-like highs and rich lows that elevate your guitar’s voice. ## Overview The Graph Tech TUSQ XL Nut is a professional-grade synthetic ivory guitar nut designed for Fender Stratocaster and Telecaster models. Made in Canada, it offers consistent quality, enhanced sustain, and crystal-clear tonal clarity. Easy to install and modify, it improves tuning stability and string bending, making it a top choice for serious musicians and guitar technicians worldwide. ## 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: Fit's a MIM Roadworn Strat (height perfect, sided needed to be filed, slots at right widths) - I put this into my MIM Roadworn Strat myself and it was easy to do and improved the stability (as I use the trem arm on my strat and needed something better than the plastic nut it came with). The slots were at the right height and spacing. The sides stuck out a bit from the sides of the fretboard and needed to be filed down (taping the side of the neck and using a nail file). Great product. Easy mod. 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. ## Features - MADE IN CANADA PROFESSIONAL QUALITY – Genuine Graph Tech TUSQ XL upgrade, used by serious players, guitar builders, repair shops and manufacturers around the world who want consistent, dependable performance. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B003HGQTIG | | Back Material Type | A | | Best Sellers Rank | #3,003 in Musical Instruments ( See Top 100 in Musical Instruments ) #6 in Acoustic & Classical Guitar Nuts | | Body Material | TUSQ XL | | Body Material Type | TUSQ XL | | Brand | Graph Tech | | Brand Name | Graph Tech | | Color | Off White | | Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 2,568 Reviews | | Fretboard Material Type | Rosewood | | Global Trade Identification Number | 00702725102037 | | Guitar Pickup Configuration | S | | Hand Orientation | Right | | Instrument Size | Right Handed | | Item Dimensions | 1.73 x 0.24 x 0.38 inches | | Item Dimensions L x W x H | 1.73"L x 0.24"W x 0.38"H | | Item Weight | 4.54 g | | Manufacturer | Graph Tech Guitar Labs Ltd. | | Manufacturer Part Number | PQL-5000-00 | | Material Type | TUSQ XL | | Model Number | PQL-5000-00 | | Neck Material Type | Mahagoni | | Number of Strings | 6 | | Set Name | Single Item Set | | String Material Type | TUSQ | | Top Material Type | スプルースウッド | | UPC | 702725247202 | | Unit Count | 1 Count | | Warranty Description | No warrenty. | ## Product Details - **Back Material Type:** A - **Body Material:** TUSQ XL - **Brand:** Graph Tech - **Color:** Off White - **Fretboard Material Type:** Rosewood - **Guitar Pickup Configuration:** S - **Hand Orientation:** Right - **Neck Material Type:** Mahagoni - **String Material Type:** TUSQ - **Top Material Type:** スプルースウッド ## Images ![TUSQ XL by Graph Tech PQL-5000-00 Nut for Fender Strat/Tele Guitar, Ivory - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41OLMMqlYKL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Color, Size** options. ## Questions & Answers **Q: anyone put this on sx furrianan or sx strat copy? how hard was installation/filing etc.?** A: This is our most common Fender-style replacement nut, however, we always recommend measuring to ensure an accurate fit. Our material is easy to work with and can be modified with some sand paper and other standard tooling **Q: Anyone known if this nut is close to string sizes 9's, 10's, 11's etc? How close are the slots, if you know?** A: Site: "Our nuts are engineered to accept string sets between 9-42 to 11-49 gauges on all electric nuts, 10-47 to 12-53 on acoustic nuts, and 40-95 to 50-105 on bass nuts, all without modification. Our materials can easily be modified to accept larger gauge sets with appropriate files." **Q: Will this fit my squier classic vibe 60s stratocaster?** A: The 5000 is a good fit for many Fender and Fender-esque instruments, however, we always recommend comparing our listed dimensions against a stock part to ensure compatibility.... Length: 1.690" (42.93mm) Width: .128" (3.26mm) Height: .200" (5.08mm) Str.Spacing: 1.380" (35.05mm) **Q: Would this work with a fender CD-60 acoustic?** A: No. The ideal nut for a Fender acoustic is most likely the 6143 ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Fit's a MIM Roadworn Strat (height perfect, sided needed to be filed, slots at right widths) *by S***S on July 28, 2026* I put this into my MIM Roadworn Strat myself and it was easy to do and improved the stability (as I use the trem arm on my strat and needed something better than the plastic nut it came with). The slots were at the right height and spacing. The sides stuck out a bit from the sides of the fretboard and needed to be filed down (taping the side of the neck and using a nail file). Great product. Easy mod. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 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. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Sounds great, easy to install. *by L***L on June 14, 2022* The hardest part was getting my original nut off since it was lacquered in by Fender. I bought my first Tusq XL at Guitar Center and shaved it down too far on the bottom so that I got a little buzz on the low E and G string, oddly enough. So I bought another here on Amazon. You can have it on in under an hour easily if your other nut is already off. Basically, had to shave a little off the back to fit in the slot and then shaved less this time off the bottom, after sanding down the tab they put on there. Didn't mess with the slots at all. My Tele plays great. I think it has better tone and clarity than the original bone nut, especially the Low E string, which with the bone sounds dull and thuddy. I do like the look of bone better though. Just be careful not to go too low when sanding on the bottom. I got mine to about .025" on the first fret on the Low E, which also is about .010" when pressing the Low E down on the third fret and measuring the first fret to the string. My action is about 4/64 on all the strings on the 12th and about .006" on the Low E 8th fret with a capo on the first and pressing around the 19th fret. Seems good enough. ## Frequently Bought Together - Graph Tech GRC-10 TUSQ XL Fender Style Slotted Nut - Fender Ultra String Guides (2) Electric Guitar Hardware, Chrome - Fender Standard Locking Tuners-Chrome Acoustic Guitar Tuning Key (990818100) --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.com.br/products/4161686-tusq-xl-by-graph-tech-pql-5000-00-nut-fender](https://www.desertcart.com.br/products/4161686-tusq-xl-by-graph-tech-pql-5000-00-nut-fender) --- *Product available on Desertcart Brazil* *Store origin: BR* *Last updated: 2026-08-03*