GRAPHTECH / PQ-5042-00

The PQ-5042-00 is a TUSQ nut for Fender-style guitars with a slotted (with pre-drilled string grooves) flat bottom. Compared to the PQ-5010-00, which also has a slotted flat bottom, it is slightly smaller and accommodates a slightly wider string pitch. The TUSQ nut is designed to efficiently transmit string vibrations to the body, enhancing the sound with rich harmonic content, from crisp highs to rich lows.

■Guitar Nut
■TUSQ (Tusk)
■Fender Style
■Slotted (with string grooves), Flat Bottom
■Size
・Width: Approx. 3.22mm
・Length: Approx. 41.98mm
・Height: Approx. 4.98mm
■E to E Spacing: Approx. 35.25mm

~From the manufacturer's website~
TUSQ nuts and saddles are used by top luthiers and guitar manufacturers worldwide for their effective sound enhancement. TUSQ nuts and saddles deliver a clear, rich sound and sustain unmatched by bone or synthetic materials, and comparable to ivory.
TUSQ nuts and saddles are designed to transfer string vibrations to the body most efficiently. The result is a lossless acoustic resonance, from crisp highs to rich lows. The harmonic content is also far superior to that of bone, restoring the wonderful sound that would have been lost due to other components. For acoustic guitars, the greatest effect can be achieved by having all three components: nut, saddle, and bridge pins.

*1 Installation requires preparation tailored to the condition of the instrument.
*2 While this can be easily done with sandpaper, we generally recommend having a professional guitar technician install it.
*3 We do not inspect or guarantee the installation of guitar/bass parts. Please be aware of this before making your purchase.