How to Install a Graphtec Tusq XL nut... on a Yamaha Pacifica Guitar (or most other models).

This Yamaha Pacifica guitar is getting a new Graphtec XL nut as well as a Graphtec string tree. I also changed the pickups from stock to a set of DiMarzio's. I show you the step-by-step profess that I used for this nut replacement - the process can be applied to most electric guitars, as well. Enjoy the video!
-Steve Roy
www.manotickstringworks.com
Ottawa, Ontario
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Graphtec Tusq XL Nut for Yamaha Pacifica guitars:
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Graphtec String trees:
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Hosco GrooBars and Nut files:
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[@jamescarpenter4777]

You are the Bob Ross of guitar repair!

[@ManotickGuitarTech]

Wish I could paint as well😁

[@eddiejr540]

Excellent…I always learn something new watching your videos 👍

[@jesterraj]

Hey i replaced my nut with a graph tech...i grind it down lil more that i wanted how ever i got it to the correct height using the music normad nut height gauges.....i still have an issue with it goin out of tune at the G sting and A (as before) when i use the bar .Its a HArley benton fusion new.Im waiting on some nut sauce to see it that helps....

[@ManotickGuitarTech]

Angle the back of the nut slots on those strings towards the tuning posts slightly, that might prevent the string from pinching

[@jesterraj]

@@ManotickGuitarTech thx

[@jesterraj]

so even thou the graph teck was slotted y did you re slot it???

[@ManotickGuitarTech]

The slots on the graphtec are not the final dimensions or depths- you need to file them.

[@jamesadams1064]

Thanks again for a great lesson. What model number groo bar kit were you using?

[@ManotickGuitarTech]

They sell them in sets for guitars specifically- I put a link in the video description

[@ElIsraelJijijiji]

What tusq model you used here, im thinking to change mine too since the high E and B are making some fret wah and its annoying, ive checked the fret height and neck relief, its fine, just the nut is too low