The PT-5000-00 is a perfect option to replace and upgrade the nut in almost all Fender style electric guitars. It will work in both a flat bottom or curved bottom nut slot due to its ingenious design. It is pre-slotted for right-handed guitars to make for a quick and easy install. TUSQ XL is engineered from the same material as TUSQ and is 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 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