About Zero Glide

The patented nut system that revolutionizes string stability, tone consistency, and playability for every fretted instrument.

What is a Zero Glide Upgraded Nut?

The Zero Glide Nut System improves upon the classic "zero-fret" concept by combining a specially-made nickel-silver fret with a patented bone nut, ingeniously designed to fit perfectly into the stock nut slot of any fretted instrument.

This breakthrough system reduces contact between the string and the nut by 93%. This massive reduction in friction guarantees greatly increased tuning stability, allowing strings to return to precise pitch effortlessly after aggressive bending or vibrato. Best of all, open-string tone becomes identical to fretted-string tone, unleashing your instrument's full harmonic potential.

Diagram showing the Zero Glide

*This diagram does not represent Fender-style nuts, which feature a different design.

Connect With Us

Headquarters:

3656 S. Hopkins Ave.
Titusville, FL 32780

Find Your Perfect Fit

Getting your instrument upgraded is incredibly simple.

1
Print sizing guide

Print the Guide

Download and print our exact-size reference guide to find the model that matches your current nut.

Download PDF →
2
Place beneath strings

Check The Fit

Place the printed guide directly beneath your strings at the nut to visually confirm the required size.

3
Order Zero Glide

Order & Install

Order your specific Zero Glide model today! We have options for nearly every fretted instrument.

Zero Glide vs. Standard Nut

A detailed breakdown of why luthiers and players are making the switch.

Feature
Standard Nut
Zero Glide System
Open String Tone
Bone/plastic absorbs energy, dulling tone.
Nickel-silver fret reflects energy, making open strings fully vibrant.
Tuning Stability
Deep slots cause high friction and string binding.
93% less surface area guarantees friction-free, accurate tuning.
Bends & Whammy Bar
Strings catch in slots and fail to return to pitch.
"Returns to zero" instantly after every dive bomb or massive bend.
Intonation (Frets 1-5)
Standard Nut Intonation
Zero Glide Intonation
Durability
Slots wear down quickly, requiring replacement.
Fret withstands immense pressure with minimal wear over years of play.
Installation
Requires specific nut files, extreme precision, and prior experience.
Sanding block and razor blade required. Fast and forgiving for slotted models.

Hear The Difference

Listen to Zero Glide in action.

Artists Who Love It

Trusted by industry legends and renowned luthiers.

"If you really start to think about it, it's a totally logical way to do a string nut. If you want exactly the same tone on an open string and a fretted string there's nothing quite like putting a zero fret there. Wayne Rogers figured out how to take advantage of the zero fret concept and then make it easy to install on any fretted instrument."
Rick Turner

Rick Turner

Celebrity Luthier, Rick Turner Guitar Co.
"I'm using a Zero Glide Fret that Wayne of Gold Tone is promoting. I tried it, and agreed it was an improvement on my banjo. I found it was a fuller sound. I'm a fan of that."
Bela Fleck

Béla Fleck

16-Time Grammy Award Winning Banjoist

  • Contact Info

  • Zero Glide
  • 3656 S. Hopkins Ave.
  • Titusville, FL 32780
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