Graph Tech is proud to announce the launch of its latest innovation, the PQL-7004-00 and PT-7004-00 String Retainer (3×1),
a breakthrough solution designed to elevate guitar performance, tuning stability, and tonal quality.
Engineered under the renowned TUSQ XL® and Black TUSQ XL® brands, this new string retainer introduces a streamlined, high-performance design that supports the G, B, and high E strings with a single, elegant mounting point. This innovation reduces the number of holes required in the peghead while optimizing string angles for superior playability.
Key Features & Benefits
- Permanently Lubricated Performance
- Reduces friction and string binding, ensuring smoother tuning and longer-lasting performance.
- Rock-Solid Stability
- Provides consistent downward pressure on the nut while maintaining a secure, stable connection to the neck.
- Optimized String Angles
- Maintains proper tension over the nut, improving sustain, tone, and tuning stability.
- Enhanced Resonance & Sustain
- The one-piece design maximizes vibration transfer, leveraging TUSQ XL®’s stiffness and elasticity for richer sound and responsiveness.
- Elegant Single-Screw Design
- Retains three strings with one mounting point, minimizing peghead modification and improving aesthetics.
The String Retainer (3×1) represents a breakthrough innovation, combining advanced material science with thoughtful design to deliver measurable performance improvements for musicians of all levels.
Crafted from Graph Tech’s proprietary TUSQ XL® material, the retainer is permanently lubricated, significantly reducing friction and allowing strings to return to pitch more reliably during bending, tremolo use, and tuning adjustments.
Designed for Musicians, Built for Performance
Suitable for all guitarists, the String Retainer (3×1) is available in white and black finishes, complementing a wide range of instrument styles.
With a retail price of $15.02 USD, it offers exceptional value for players seeking improved tuning stability and tonal performance.
Graph Tech continues to push the boundaries of guitar technology with innovative components that enhance both sound and playability.
The new String Retainer (3×1) exemplifies this commitment, where cutting-edge engineering meets musical excellence.
