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RetroSpec Exclusive Series Coarse Knurled Switch Nut - Gold

RetroSpec Exclusive Series Coarse Knurled Switch Nut - Gold

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Look at a vintage Les Paul's toggle switch. The nut securing it to the top of the guitar is coarse-knurled — a machine-turned grip pattern used by Gibson through the late 1950s into the early 1960s. By the mid-1960s, this detail was gone.

The RetroSpec Exclusive Series Coarse Knurled Switch Nut is one of those "correct when you see it" details — the coarse-knurled nut used on all late-'50s Gibson electrics. With a nickel finish, correct diameter, and standard Gibson toggle switch thread pitch, this is the detail that distinguishes a vintage-correct toggle installation.

Our coarse-knurl toggle nut matches the original machine-turned grip pattern that Gibson used during the golden era, giving your toggle switch the authentic look and feel of a late-'50s Gibson electric.

Choose between NOS (New Old Stock) for a clean vibe, or Aged for that well-loved, road-worn appearance. Perfect for restorations, conversions, or any player chasing the golden age of tone and craftsmanship. Every aged piece is hand-treated, resulting in slight variations that give each one its own unique character.

This is more than just a switch nut — it’s the vintage-correct detail that completes your toggle switch installation.

Specs:

  • Knurl: Coarse (vintage correct)
  • Thread: Standard Gibson toggle switch thread
  • Finish: Nickel
  • Available: NOS or Aged
  • Compatibility: '50s Gibson electrics (Les Paul, ES-335, etc.)

*Please allow 3–5 business days for shipping. All parts are custom aged per order.

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