ZS-17F Slotted Replacement Nut for Basses (Common on Fender P-Bass)

$39.99

Material

Slots

The Zero Glide Replacement Nut System borrows the "zero fret" concept to reduce string contact in the nut by up to 93%, increasing tuning stability, playability, and open string tone. It only takes a few minutes to install with absolutely no permanent alteration to your instrument. For Fender Style "P-Bass".

Also available in Black Delrin.

Note: May not fit specific models. Check the sizing guide to be sure.

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See sizing guide for correct fit.
  • Length: 42mm (1-21/32")
  • Radius: 9.5"
  • Production Height: 5.5mm (7/32")
  • End Height: Bass:5.4mm (7/32") Treble:3.7 (9/64")
  • Fingerboard: 2.7mm (7/64")
  • Thickness: 2.5mm (3/16")
  • Fret Sizes: L, M, H, J (.035", .039", .043", .051")
  • String Spacing: 31.75mm (1-1/4")
  • String Gauges: .107", .083", .067", .047"
  • Special Notes: Larger String Gauges can be used, but slot will need to be widened (using a file or emoryboard)

Reviews

Zero Glide Nut

Oct 7, 2016

I've got a '67 Gretsch Country Gentleman that has what they called the zero fret. I had always wondered why didn't anybody else do this. I put this on my 2010 Gibson Lucille and it solved the nut drag problem. I'm also going to put it on my '76 Les Paul Deluxe. A great solution to an on going problem.

Mickey from Review pulled from Stew Macs Zero Glide Product Page
Easy install with fantastic results

Sep 16, 2020

I have a Yamaha F310 and the nut was cut real high. Looking around on the internet I came across the ZerO Glide and decided to give it a try. It was less expensive that having the nut cut or purchasing the tools to do it. Printed out the sizing chart and found the ZS-5 had the correct spacing. In less than an hour my guitar felt and sounded great. This is one hell of a product and glad I made the purchase.

Charles Oerter from Review pulled from Stew Macs Zero Glide Product Page
IT WORKS!

May 9, 2018

I put one on my Taylor 12 fret, it made a big improvement in string tone, tuning, and intonation. I'm now going to install them on all my guitars.

Dave Braun from Review pulled from Stew Macs Zero Glide Product Page
Zero Glide is an amazing product.

Oct 16, 2017

I bought a Gold Tone OB 150 Masterclone banjo that is equipped with a Zero Glide nut. This nut is amazing. YES it will help with tone. No more string binding with Zero Glide. Ever notice on a new instrument how when you are tuning up and on occasion you hear a sound like a string is catching in the slot You will not have that issue with Zero Glide. Once you actually play an instrument with a Zero Glide nut you will notice some differences. You may want to outfit all of your stringed instruments to Zero Glide. No need for slot files to set the action at the nut side of the neck. No more smoothing out string slots with high dollar files that snap really easy. No more using graphite or grease on the nut. Zero Glide takes care of that. Might be the first healthy choice for a nut for your instrument. Get one and install it. You will love it.

Ray Lawrence Jr. Review pulled from Stew Macs Zero Glide Product Page
Zero Glide Query

Jun 23, 2025
I have a BC-350 banjo with the zero glide nut. It has been problem-free but I'm curious how this is an improvement over the zero nut found on budget European guitars since practically the beginning of time. I repaired instruments for decades and always regarded the zero fret as a marker of an inferior mass-produced instrument. No criticism of the Gold Tone zero glide is in any way implied here but I am confused.
CHRIS Battis Review pulled from Stew Macs Zero Glide Product Page

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