Graph Tech PT-5012-00 Black TUSQ XL 12-Inch-Radius Nut

Best for

Measured replacement or upgrade work on compatible Strat/Tele-style electric guitars needing a black, permanently lubricated, pre-slotted 12-inch-radius nut.

Who should skip

Skip it when the existing nut dimensions, 35.1 mm string spacing or R-12 geometry do not match, when a left-handed or non-six-string nut is required, or when the white PQL-5012-00 material variant is wanted.

Watchouts

PT-5012-00 is the black variant. Do not confuse it with white PQL-5012-00, which has a different GTIN. Removing the bottom tab is irreversible; verify the slot profile first. Final nut height and slots remain instrument- and string-gauge-specific.

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 43.34 × 3.31 × 4.45 mm?
• Does 35.1 mm string spacing and R-12 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?