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product_id: 225040767
title: "Graph Tech GRC-10 TUSQ XL Fender Style Slotted Nut"
brand: "graphtech"
price: "$46.31"
currency: USD
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reviews_count: 5
category: "Graphtech"
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# Precision slotted nut for perfect string fit Enhanced sustain & crystal-clear tone Easy to file & customize for perfect setup Graph Tech GRC-10 TUSQ XL Fender Style Slotted Nut

**Brand:** graphtech
**Price:** $46.31
**Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock

## Summary

> 🎶 Upgrade your tone, sustain your edge — the nut that pros swear by!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Graph Tech GRC-10 TUSQ XL Fender Style Slotted Nut by graphtech
- **How much does it cost?** $46.31 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Currently out of stock
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## Best For

- graphtech enthusiasts

## Why This Product

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

## Key Features

- • **Sustain That Stays:** Noticeably longer sustain for that professional stage-ready sound.
- • **Perfect Fit, Every Time:** Curved Fender-style design ensures seamless installation and stable tuning.
- • **Unmatched Tonal Clarity:** Experience bell-like highs and rich, open lows that elevate your guitar’s voice.
- • **Consistent Synthetic Ivory:** TUSQ XL delivers uniform quality and performance, unlike natural bone or ivory.
- • **DIY Friendly Customization:** Files and shapes beautifully for personalized string action and buzz-free play.

## Overview

The Graph Tech GRC-10 TUSQ XL Fender Style Slotted Nut is a premium synthetic ivory nut designed for Fender-style guitars. Engineered for consistent quality, it delivers crystal-clear highs, rich lows, and enhanced sustain. Its precision slots reduce string buzz and improve tuning stability, especially with vibrato use. Easy to file and customize, it’s the go-to upgrade for serious guitarists seeking professional tone and reliability.

## Description

Graph Tech GRC-10 TUSQ XL Fender Style Slotted NutSounds so good it must be illegal! Man made ivory. Compared to standard materials youll 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: Fini la corde qui accroche au sillet et les désaccordages intempestifs ! Avec ce sillet on retrouve une stabilité d’accordage parfaite et on peut enfin utiliser le vibrato de sa Stratocaster sans craindre le désaccordage (surtout avec des mecas a blocage)
Review: I had a hard time figuring out if I needed the curved or straight bottom version for my 2009 Highway One Strat. The curved one (this one) was the correct fit. I had some buzzing in my old nut. This one has no buzzing. The slots are cut very nicely (I use 10-46 string size). It has better sustain and a slightly cleaner sound than my old nut. I confirmed nut buzz vs. fret buzz because I could pinch the strings on the tuner side of the nut and make the buzz go away. I bought a set of needle files for shaping. I had to file the little tab off the bottom, and I had to file the thickness slightly. I think they make them a little thick on purpose so you can file to a perfect fit. File a little at a time, and don't force it into the nut slot - just file a little more for a snug fit that you can push in with your thumb. If you don't have the right files to file off the tab, don't forget to order some. It's an extra $5 well spent on a set of diamond needle files. This works without lowering the slot depth, but the action is higher than ideal. Expect to need some fine tuning of slot depth. You're either going to pay for a luthier to do it or buy the proper nut slotting files to do it yourself. Where I am, paying for the adjustment would be cheaper than paying for a luthier to make a whole new nut. I'm buying some nut files to adjust the string height myself. The way I look at it is that for the cost of nut adjustments on two guitars, I can get the files and learn to do it myself. The cost is a wash in the short term, but I always lean toward investing in tools and learning skills vs. paying for one time services. On an acoustic Tusq I bought previously, I thought I'd be clever and sand down the base to set the string height. That was not a good approach. I ended up with a couple of strings too low and a couple too high. I shimmed it and tried to fix the mess with a torch tip cleaner. Overall - I wasted $10 and 3 hours. I'm back to the factory nut on my acoustic now. I really recommend you plan to get the right tools (nut files) if you're going to do this yourself. At a minimum, look into the DIY feeler gauge file. I'll be in business with low string action on both guitars in another week when I get the files!

## Features

- TUSQ XL is engineered from the same material as T
- It has all the tonal benefits of TUSQ bringing o
- TUSQ XL is consistent from piece to piece and wi

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B003HGQTIG |
| Assembly Required | No |
| Batteries Included | No |
| Batteries Required | No |
| Best Sellers Rank | #22,130 in Musical Instruments ( See Top 100 in Musical Instruments ) #319 in Acoustic & Classical Guitar Parts |
| Brand | Graphtech |
| Colour | Multi |
| Country of Origin | USA |
| Customer Reviews | 4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars (790) |
| Date First Available | 13 August 2012 |
| Fastener Type | Slotted |
| Finish Type | Artificial Ivory |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00702725102037 |
| Inside Thread Size | #4 |
| Item Dimensions LxWxH | 43 x 3 x 5 Millimeters |
| Item Weight | 4.54 g |
| Item dimensions L x W x H | 43 x 3 x 5 Millimeters |
| Item model number | PQL-6061-00 |
| Language | English |
| Manufacturer | Graph Tech |
| Material | TUSQ XL |
| Material Type(s) | TUSQ XL |
| Metal Type | Graphite |
| Model Number | PQL-6061-00 |
| Number of Pieces | 1 |
| Product Dimensions | 4.29 x 0.33 x 0.51 cm; 4.54 g |
| Size | Curved Bottom |
| Thread Class | Class 2A |
| Thread Coverage | Unthreaded |
| Thread Size | #4 |
| Thread Style | Straight |
| UPC | 702725247202 |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Graphtech
- **Colour:** Multi
- **Fastener Type:** Slotted
- **Finish Type:** Artificial Ivory
- **Inside Thread Size:** #4
- **Item Weight:** 0.01 Pounds
- **Item dimensions L x W x H:** 43 x 3 x 5 Millimeters
- **Material:** TUSQ XL
- **Metal Type:** Graphite
- **Thread Size:** #4

## Images

![Graph Tech GRC-10 TUSQ XL Fender Style Slotted Nut - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31nFbXaMYFL.jpg)
![Graph Tech GRC-10 TUSQ XL Fender Style Slotted Nut - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31B-WFrtDrL.jpg)
![Graph Tech GRC-10 TUSQ XL Fender Style Slotted Nut - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/218BpqG3jbL.jpg)
![Graph Tech GRC-10 TUSQ XL Fender Style Slotted Nut - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/21QgwtMmFVL.jpg)

## 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

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by R***O on 11 March 2023*

Fini la corde qui accroche au sillet et les désaccordages intempestifs ! Avec ce sillet on retrouve une stabilité d’accordage parfaite et on peut enfin utiliser le vibrato de sa Stratocaster sans craindre le désaccordage (surtout avec des mecas a blocage)

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by J***N on 6 April 2012*

I had a hard time figuring out if I needed the curved or straight bottom version for my 2009 Highway One Strat. The curved one (this one) was the correct fit. I had some buzzing in my old nut. This one has no buzzing. The slots are cut very nicely (I use 10-46 string size). It has better sustain and a slightly cleaner sound than my old nut. I confirmed nut buzz vs. fret buzz because I could pinch the strings on the tuner side of the nut and make the buzz go away. I bought a set of needle files for shaping. I had to file the little tab off the bottom, and I had to file the thickness slightly. I think they make them a little thick on purpose so you can file to a perfect fit. File a little at a time, and don't force it into the nut slot - just file a little more for a snug fit that you can push in with your thumb. If you don't have the right files to file off the tab, don't forget to order some. It's an extra $5 well spent on a set of diamond needle files. This works without lowering the slot depth, but the action is higher than ideal. Expect to need some fine tuning of slot depth. You're either going to pay for a luthier to do it or buy the proper nut slotting files to do it yourself. Where I am, paying for the adjustment would be cheaper than paying for a luthier to make a whole new nut. I'm buying some nut files to adjust the string height myself. The way I look at it is that for the cost of nut adjustments on two guitars, I can get the files and learn to do it myself. The cost is a wash in the short term, but I always lean toward investing in tools and learning skills vs. paying for one time services. On an acoustic Tusq I bought previously, I thought I'd be clever and sand down the base to set the string height. That was not a good approach. I ended up with a couple of strings too low and a couple too high. I shimmed it and tried to fix the mess with a torch tip cleaner. Overall - I wasted $10 and 3 hours. I'm back to the factory nut on my acoustic now. I really recommend you plan to get the right tools (nut files) if you're going to do this yourself. At a minimum, look into the DIY feeler gauge file. I'll be in business with low string action on both guitars in another week when I get the files!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by C***O on 14 February 2025*

Buena calidad. Facil de adaptar lijando hasta conseguir la medida. Blando. Para Squier Stratocaster es perfecta. Solo lijar un poco la longitud y el terón inferior para q baje a su sitio. Hacerlo poco a poco y probando para no pasaros y q quede hueco

## 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)

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