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Welcome to StewMac!
At Stewart-MacDonald we are proud For over 40 years we've supplied the world's instrument makers and repair shops from right here in Athens, Ohio. We offer the widest selection of innovative lutherie tools, parts, books and videos available, all backed by our 100% Satisfaction Guarantee!

OUR FAVORITE NEW ITEMS
StewMac T-shirt 1 StewMac T-shirt
How to spot a guitar tech in a crowd.
Jack Installation Tool 2 Jack Installation Tool
Quickly install a 1/4" jack in a hollowbody guitar without fumbling or fishing.
Brace Gluing Wedge 3 Brace Gluing Wedge
Makes working through a guitar soundhole a lot easier!


Carruth Ultimate Scraper 4 Carruth Ultimate Scraper
The best tool for smoothing and shaping archtops, and a great all-around scraper.


Cigar Box Guitars 5 Cigar Box Guitars
Join the handmade music revolution! A colorful do-it-yourself guide.
Colt Brad Point Drill Bits 6 Colt Brad Point Drill Bits
Drill clean, precise holes. No chip-out, no burn marks.
Make Your Own Ukulele 7 Make Your Own Ukulele
Step-by-step guide for building a soprano uke.


FEATURING: ACOUSTIC BRIDGE TOOLS

May 17, 2012

Bridge Pin Hole Slotting Saws & Files

PROFESSIONAL TOOLS FOR EASIER STRING SEATING
Seating the strings properly in an acoustic bridge lets the guitar sound its best. These new specialty saws and files help busy repair shops and luthiers do an easier, more professional job.

Bridge Pin Hole Slotting Saws & Files
Bridge Pin Hole Slotting Saws & Files


Bridge Pin Hole Chamfer Tool

BRIDGE PIN HOLE CHAMFER TOOL
A better way to countersink bridge pins! This tool eliminates bit chatter, gives you precise, consistent control of the size and depth of cut, and keeps the bevel round, even on a curved bridge surface. More...
Dan Erlewine's Bridge Repairs

LEARN BRIDGE REPAIR
Help a guitar regain its voice! Dan Erlewine is your guide to fearlessly fixing acoustic guitar bridges, or making a new one from scratch!
Bridge Repair DVD.
New! The latest arrivals at stewmac.com

Brace Gluing Wedge
Brace Gluing Wedge
Makes working through a guitar soundhole a lot easier!
Carruth Ultimate Scraper
Carruth Ultimate Scraper
The best tool for smoothing and shaping archtops, and a great all-around scraper.
Fieldpiece LED Extension Mirror
Fieldpiece LED Extension Mirror
Versatile combo flashlight/mirror for hollowbody instrument inspections.
Planet Waves NS Mini Headstock Tuner
Planet Waves NS Mini Headstock Tuner
The clip-on tuner that won't distract your audience. Great price!
Golden Age Restoration Tuners for Solid Peghead Guitar with Bell-end Baseplates
Golden Age Restoration Tuners for Solid Peghead Guitar with Bell-end Baseplates
Our replica 3-on-plate pre-war Waverly style tuners for vintage restorations and reproduction instruments.
Golden Age Restoration Tuners for Slotted Peghead Guitar with Bell-end Baseplates
Golden Age Restoration Tuners for Slotted Peghead Guitar with Bell-end Baseplates
Our replica 3-on-plate pre-war Waverly style tuners for vintage restorations and reproduction instruments.
Neck Set Sandpaper
Neck Set Sandpaper
Fine-tune your neck reset jobs.
Make Your Own Ukulele
Make Your Own Ukulele
Step-by-step guide for building a soprano uke.
I've been a customer for years and you are always ready to listen and assist in any problem. Besides the great tools and products, your free stuff such as the tech tips and product usage info are a great help and a significant added value.
Daniel Kamps, Kamps Guitars
Elkton, MD

You guys have the best website of all the guitar parts manufacturers. Besides having all the parts at a reasonable price, you also list the specs and dimensions so we can properly make the bodies and necks. It's the first place I look for anything.
Gary Walters
Novi, MI

You folks provide fantastic customer service..I'm sold on stewmac as my home for building and repair supplies, and I will spread the word to those I know who are looking for similar supplies.
Ed Gabrielle
Essex Junction, VT

You are very fast. I was very surprised, because the package arrived in 3-4 days. Thank you very, very much.
Ahmet Nuri Yildirim
Izmir, Turkey

The order got to my door faster than the payment came out of my account. Kudos Stewmac. I have heard lots of great things about your products and reliability in the past but WOW.
Ben Pywowarczuk
Forence, AZ

You guys are great! You have helped me build three guitars so far and restore a Les Paul. Working on the fourth. Keep up the good work and service!
Thomas Snyder
Twentynine Palms, CA

Thanks so much for the super quick service. My last order was here in Edmonton the next day.
David Sherwood
Edmonton, AB


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