ZS-20 Slotted Replacement Nut for 12-string Guitars

$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 12 String Guitar (For Taylor Guitars).

Also available in Black Delrin.

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See sizing guide for correct fit.
  • Length: 52.0mm (2-3/64")
  • Radius: 16"
  • Production Height: 9.5mm (3/8")
  • End Height: 8.5mm (21/64")
  • Fingerboard: 7mm (9/32")
  • Thickness: 5.9mm (15/64")
  • Fret Sizes: L, M, H, J (.035", .039", .043", .051")
  • String Spacing: 41.7mm (1-41/64")
  • String Gauges: .036", .060", .022", .045", .018", .036", .015", .027", .018", .018", .016", .016"

Reviews

An Excellent Product!

Apr 30, 2016

I bought two of these, one Gibson-style and one Fender-style for two of my favorite project guitars, an Epiphone LPX and my Jazz-O-Caster parts guitar. The Gibson was a near drop-in, needing only some trimming and shaping for a perfect fit. The Fender was slightly more challenging, as the neck on the Jazz-O-Caster never saw the inside of any Fender-approved factory! It required a 1/32" shim underneath for a proper fit, and some sanding to make room for the tang. There was a marked increase in the brightness of tone for both instruments, as well as improved intonation. This is MUCH easier than installing a traditional nut, and nearly foolproof IF you follow the instructions. Thanks, Stewart-Macdonald, for stocking such a well-engineered product.

John from Review pulled from Stew Macs Zero Glide Product Page
great nuts.

Jan 15, 2018

I put this on one guitar i built and promptly bought another for another guitar. Awesome product. Use them!

Craig from Review pulled from Stew Macs Zero Glide Product Page
Unslotted 12 string ZerO Glide

Oct 28, 2017

I recently custom installed a ZerO Glide on my 40 year old 12 string guitar and it really has done the business. There has been a marked improvement in volume and sustain tuning is much smoother and the intonation is spot on.

John Gray Review pulled from Stew Macs Zero Glide Product Page
I love it

Jun 20, 2020

I bought this for a Washburn Oscar Schmidt OE-40B archtop guitar, on which the nut had broken when putting on new strings. I always wanted to try a zero-fret nut and was pleasantly surprised at how well it works. Perfect string height and tone.

David Harrelson from 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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