Product Overview
The Graph Tech TUSQ 6116 is a 6-string slotted nut that fits Taylor, Gibson and Yamaha style acoustic guitars with a 1-11/16" nut.
TUSQ is Graph Tech's man-made ivory. Bone and ivory have hard and soft spots in the grain that hamper the even transfer of vibration to the guitar; TUSQ is consistent from piece to piece, so the right frequencies pass more efficiently from the string to the body. Graph Tech made TUSQ for high-end acoustic guitars and says it gives up to 200 percent more harmonic content and richness than bone.
Choosing the right nut: match it by length, then thickness, then string spacing (center of the low E slot to center of the high E slot). A little longer or thicker than your old nut is fine, as Graph Tech leaves a little extra so it can be sanded to a flush, snug fit.
Features
- Material: TUSQ (white)
- Graph Tech model 6116
- Pre-slotted for a quick, easy install; sand the bottom to set the height
- Length: 43.36mm (1.707")
- Thickness: 4.88mm (0.192")
- Height: 8.41mm (0.331")
- String spacing (E to E): 36.5mm (1.437")
- Radius: 12" (305mm)
