Graph Tech PT-5000-00 Black TUSQ XL 9.5-Inch-Radius Nut

Best for

Measured replacement or upgrade work on compatible Fender-style electric guitars needing a black, permanently lubricated, pre-slotted 9.5-inch-radius nut.

Who should skip

Skip it when the existing nut dimensions, 35.31 mm string spacing or R-9.5 geometry do not match; when a vintage 7.25-inch radius or left-handed 5000-L0 geometry is required; or when a non-black material variant is wanted.

Watchouts

PT-5000-00 is the black variant. Do not confuse it with PQ-5000-00, PQL-5000-00, aged PQL-5000-AG, left-handed 5000-L0, or 7.25-inch-radius 5072-00 geometry. Removing the bottom tab is irreversible; verify the slot profile first.

Likely add-ons

• nut-fitting and string-slot tools appropriate to the instrument
• adhesive only when required by the instrument maker or qualified installer

Verify before buying

• Does the existing nut measure approximately 43.25 × 3.25 × 5.1 mm?
• Does 35.31 mm string spacing and R-9.5 radius match the instrument?
• Is the nut slot flat-bottomed or curved-bottomed?
• Is a right-handed black six-string pre-slotted nut required?
• Can the installer perform final sanding and string-slot setup?