---
product_id: 61375898
title: "Black TUSQ XL by Graph Tech Slotted Strat Style PT-5000-00"
brand: "graph tech"
price: "B/.69"
currency: PAB
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 13
category: "Graph Tech"
url: https://www.desertcart.com.pa/products/61375898-black-tusq-xl-by-graph-tech-slotted-strat-style-pt
store_origin: PA
region: Panama
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# Precision TUSQ material for tonal clarity Sleek black finish for modern aesthetics PTFE impregnation for ultra-smooth tuning Black TUSQ XL by Graph Tech Slotted Strat Style PT-5000-00

**Brand:** graph tech
**Price:** B/.69
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🖤 Tune Smooth, Play Loud — The Black TUSQ XL Upgrade You Didn’t Know You Needed!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Black TUSQ XL by Graph Tech Slotted Strat Style PT-5000-00 by graph tech
- **How much does it cost?** B/.69 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.com.pa](https://www.desertcart.com.pa/products/61375898-black-tusq-xl-by-graph-tech-slotted-strat-style-pt)

## 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

- • **Trusted by Pros:** Backed by GraphTech’s innovation and a 4.5-star rating from 857+ musicians worldwide.
- • **Sleek Black Elegance:** Glossy black finish adds a stylish, contemporary look to your Strat-style guitar.
- • **Unlock Hidden Harmonics:** Engineered TUSQ XL nut enhances note richness and sustain for pro-level sound.
- • **Precision Fit & Stability:** Slotted design and exact groove diameter (1.69") ensure perfect installation and improved tuning stability.
- • **Smoothest String Movement:** Impregnated with PTFE, the slipperiest substance on earth, reducing string binding and tuning issues.

## Overview

The GraphTech Black TUSQ XL Slotted Strat Style Nut is a precision-engineered guitar accessory designed to elevate your instrument’s tonal clarity and tuning stability. Made from advanced TUSQ material impregnated with PTFE, it reduces string friction for smoother bends and longer-lasting tuning. Its sleek black finish complements modern guitars, while the exact slotted design ensures a perfect fit for Strat-style models. Trusted by thousands of musicians, this nut is a must-have upgrade for serious players seeking enhanced harmonic richness and professional-grade performance.

## Description

graphtech black tusq xl nut - slotted st style

Review: Fitted to all my guitars. - A cheap solution to the "ping" of string bending and tuning. I'm so satisfied with these nuts that it's a must have for all my guitars. The only problem is finding the right size for the nut you want to replace as there are so many different sizes. Paired with a set of matching string trees and you should have no binding problems and reduced tuning issues.
Review: Great! - What I didn't know is that you CAN get this tusk XL nut in the ivory colour! But I kinda like the black now it's in... It didn't affect my tone that I could hear, the last one was just plain tusk, not the XL. Where I used pencil graphite to keep the strings moving. Of course with XL it's intrinsically self lubricating via what it's made of. This particular nut is pretty cool because you may not know if you have a flat or round bottom without removing the old nut. Well I work out, so I have a flat bottom. Where you just leave the tab on. If you have a round bottom, you can easily file the tab off. One thing! If you have a flat bottom, then with this nut, not all of your bottom will touch the timber. This when Graphtech say that their nuts have better tone because there's no cavities in them, like with bone etc. Well, with this nut you have two big cavities either side of the tab? Okay so, on my Strat this is the third nut, the first, the original nut was plastic and it was hollow!! It was okay... The next was one of these but just tusk not XL. It improved the tone!! The current one is the XL the tone didn't seem to change? Context: I also have the Graphtech metal body saddles with PTFE inserts. Now those DID improve the tone to a surprising degree! They put a smile on my face. And they are GREAT! Hardly any string breakages, more stable tuning. I think that the nuts don't notice as much because when fretting you aren't playing through the nut. You're playing from fret to saddle? And .. Concider Floyd Rose Guitars! They have a metal nut, and they still have great tone. So, will I buy the flat bottom version ? No... I'm happy with this one. I think that the flat bottom would only amount to a teeny improvement when playing open strings. I think that Graphtech are a great company! They don't make false claims, and they really believe in their products, I saw one of the founders on line. It's refreshing! So... That's it my review... Where I'll just say it one more time 'bottom' 😅

## Features

- GraphTech Black TUSQ XL Guitar Nut
- Graphtech Black Tusq Xl Nut - Slotted St Style
- Designed to boost guitar performance, TUSQ XL is precision engineered and specially formulated to bring out the hidden harmonics and richness in every note.
- TUSQ XL is based on the highly resonant TUSQ man made ivory and impregnated with PTFE, the slipperiest substance on earth, to improve the tuning performance of the guitar.
- Improved tuning stability, improved harmonic content

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B0002E1UDK |
| Best Sellers Rank | 19,062 in Musical Instruments & DJ ( See Top 100 in Musical Instruments & DJ ) 1,315 in Electric Guitar Parts |
| Brand Name | Graph Tech |
| Colour | Black |
| Compatible Groove Diameter | 1.69 Inches |
| Country Of Origin | Canada |
| Customer Reviews | 4.5 out of 5 stars 857 Reviews |
| Drive Style | Slotted |
| Exterior Finish | Black |
| Exterior finish | Black |
| Fastener Type | Slotted |
| Fastener type | Slotted |
| Finish Types | Glossy or Polished (painted or coated) |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00702725120178 |
| Grade Rating | industrial |
| Inside Thread Size | #4 |
| Item Diameter | 0.13 Inches |
| Item Dimensions | 43 x 3 x 5 millimetres |
| Item Type Name | Guitar Top Nut |
| Item Weight | 0.01 Pounds |
| Manufacturer | GRAPHTECH |
| Manufacturer Part Number | PT-5000-00 |
| Material | TUSQ |
| Material Type | TUSQ |
| Metal | Iron |
| Metal type | Iron |
| Model Number | PT500000 |
| Number Of Items | 1 |
| Number of Pieces | 1 |
| Product Warranty | One year. |
| Screw Head Style | Fender Style |
| Set Name | Standard Guitar Nuts Set |
| Size | 0.13" x 1.69" x 0.2" |
| Thread Class | Class 2A |
| Thread Coverage | Partially Threaded |
| Thread Size | 0.10938 inches |
| Thread Style | Slotted |
| Thread Type | Unified National Fine |
| Thread size | 0.10938 inches |
| UPC | 702725120178 787461606230 |
| Unit Count | 1.00 Count |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** GRAPH TECH GUITAR LABS
- **Colour:** Black
- **Exterior finish:** Black
- **Fastener type:** Slotted
- **Finish type:** Glossy or Polished (painted or coated)
- **Item dimensions L x W x H:** 43 x 3 x 5 millimetres
- **Item weight:** 5 g
- **Material:** TUSQ
- **Metal type:** Iron
- **Thread size:** 0.10938 inches

## Images

![Black TUSQ XL by Graph Tech Slotted Strat Style PT-5000-00 - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61xU5MRyn9L.jpg)
![Black TUSQ XL by Graph Tech Slotted Strat Style PT-5000-00 - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51KRfDhvFXL.jpg)
![Black TUSQ XL by Graph Tech Slotted Strat Style PT-5000-00 - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51CELxzTg5L.jpg)
![Black TUSQ XL by Graph Tech Slotted Strat Style PT-5000-00 - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51d3IzTSP4L.jpg)

## Available Options

This product comes in different **Size** options.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Fitted to all my guitars.
*by R***H on 16 August 2021*

A cheap solution to the "ping" of string bending and tuning. I'm so satisfied with these nuts that it's a must have for all my guitars. The only problem is finding the right size for the nut you want to replace as there are so many different sizes. Paired with a set of matching string trees and you should have no binding problems and reduced tuning issues.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great!
*by S***B on 11 January 2023*

What I didn't know is that you CAN get this tusk XL nut in the ivory colour! But I kinda like the black now it's in... It didn't affect my tone that I could hear, the last one was just plain tusk, not the XL. Where I used pencil graphite to keep the strings moving. Of course with XL it's intrinsically self lubricating via what it's made of. This particular nut is pretty cool because you may not know if you have a flat or round bottom without removing the old nut. Well I work out, so I have a flat bottom. Where you just leave the tab on. If you have a round bottom, you can easily file the tab off. One thing! If you have a flat bottom, then with this nut, not all of your bottom will touch the timber. This when Graphtech say that their nuts have better tone because there's no cavities in them, like with bone etc. Well, with this nut you have two big cavities either side of the tab? Okay so, on my Strat this is the third nut, the first, the original nut was plastic and it was hollow!! It was okay... The next was one of these but just tusk not XL. It improved the tone!! The current one is the XL the tone didn't seem to change? Context: I also have the Graphtech metal body saddles with PTFE inserts. Now those DID improve the tone to a surprising degree! They put a smile on my face. And they are GREAT! Hardly any string breakages, more stable tuning. I think that the nuts don't notice as much because when fretting you aren't playing through the nut. You're playing from fret to saddle? And .. Concider Floyd Rose Guitars! They have a metal nut, and they still have great tone. So, will I buy the flat bottom version ? No... I'm happy with this one. I think that the flat bottom would only amount to a teeny improvement when playing open strings. I think that Graphtech are a great company! They don't make false claims, and they really believe in their products, I saw one of the founders on line. It's refreshing! So... That's it my review... Where I'll just say it one more time 'bottom' 😅

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Awesome
*by M***D on 29 May 2025*

Perfect, major difference with guitar

## Frequently Bought Together

- Graphtech PT500000 Black Tusq Xl Nut - Slotted St Style
- Graphtech PT-7004-00 Black Tusq Xl Nut Sleek String Trees

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*Last updated: 2026-08-04*