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Reddit mentions of Graph Tech PQL-6010-00 TUSQ XL Pre-Slotted TUSQ Self-Lubricating Gibson Electric Style Guitar Nut, Flat Bottom
Sentiment score: 2
Reddit mentions: 3
We found 3 Reddit mentions of Graph Tech PQL-6010-00 TUSQ XL Pre-Slotted TUSQ Self-Lubricating Gibson Electric Style Guitar Nut, Flat Bottom. Here are the top ones.
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- What it fits : The PQL-6010-00 fits many Gibson style electric guitars with a 1/8 inch slots. It is pre-slotted for a quick and simple install.
- Improve Tuning: TUSQ XL is engineered from the same material as TUSQ and impregnated with PTFE which is five times more slippery than graphite. It has all the tonal benefits of TUSQ, bringing out the hidden harmonics of your guitar all while drastically improving tuning performance.
- No Dead Spots: TUSQ XL is consistent from piece to piece, and within each piece, to offer you harmonically rich tones without the problems associated with natural materials.
- Easy to install: All Graph Tech nuts have a little extra length and height to ensure a good fit to your guitar. Sand the bottom of the nut for height adjustment and the ends, so ensure a flush fit.
- Expertise: Designed and manufactured by the nut and saddle experts, Graph Tech Guitar Labs, the largest nut, saddle and bridge pin manufacturer in the world.
Features:
Specs:
| Color | White |
| Height | 5 Inches |
| Length | 0.75 Inches |
| Number of items | 1 |
| Release date | May 2012 |
| Weight | 0.01 Pounds |
| Width | 5.312 Inches |
A nice looking guitar! Because these are entry-level guitars for beginners, there are a few things that can be upgraded for cheap that are totally worth it. For example, one of the first things I would do on that guitar for a beginner is to get some straplocks. These replace the strap buttons with ones that "lock" the strap onto the instrument, preventing it from falling off when you're playing. The next thing I'd upgrade would be the nut. That one is cheap plastic. A nut like this would make a world of difference. Last but not least, the tuning machine heads are low quality. Your guitar will need to be tuned way too often with the stock ones. Upgrading to something more stable would be a good idea in the long run. You can even upgrade the pickups for cheap. High end pickups cost hundersd of dollars, but cheap ones sound great too! Go to eBay or Amazon and check out some of the very cheap "single coil" guitar pickups. Basically all of them will fit in your guitar, and how-to videos are all over YouTube. Pickups change the way guitars sound. You can get them for as low as $10 and as high as $200. Experimentation is key!
However, when you do the math, once you start doing substantial upgrades, it becomes pointless. You can just buy a better intermediate guitar for nearly the same price as buying new high-end pickups (for example), which might be wiser than funnelling money into this one. But, upgrading this cheap guitar bit by bit will make you really appreciate the craft a lot more. It will open a door of possibilities for you.
I've been saving up to buy one of these. I've wanted one ever since they came out, but only recently decided to start saving. I want the black SL, but I plan on swapping the white pickguard for a black one. I've managed to save $50 thus far, which has taken an embarrassingly long time (money is tight for the foreseeable future). There are no guitar shops in my hometown, so I have to order one online which makes them a touch more expensive than I'd like. I'm certain I won't be owning one before the decade ends unless a handful of people buy my synth project's discography whilst it's still on sale (85% off).
I highly recommend watching this YouTube playlist about your guitar. It's about your exact guitar, and one man's journey with modding it - and destroying it!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w7FKqzVMbe4&list=PLR9ppQtzpJEvQVwK91ww572MWrMTAP7vX
Welcome to the electric family.
It could be a problem with the indents on your nut, the piece where your strings rest at fret 0. Any local luthier could have a look for you and replace the nut if the high E indent is too deep.
Get a Graph Tech TUSQ Nut if possible, it will improve your tuning stability and help prolong the life of the strings.
For Gibsons, it is usually a good idea to replace the factory nut with something like this. I know where you are coming from, however a few tweaks is all it takes. I hear you though.