Ratings and reviews

I recently purchased the 10.5mm conversion bushings to install tuning machines into a neck with larger post holes. The job was done in minutes. A customer came in yesterday and described how his tech had to dowel the holes and re-drill. These bushings are a great product and I keep a couple sizes in stock all the time.

Great product. Used it re-wire a foot switch to remove the hard wired cable.

Love them , used them all the time. Jack Sicklerville,NJ

I just turn 48 today and have been working on guitars my whole life. I love Stew-Mac’s online site, very easy to use. I’m older and my eyes are going. I got this Optivisor with light. and OMG I can see everything. Just don’t drive with them. Soldering, looking for cracks, I walk around the whole basement with them. They’re that good. I should of got these a long time ago. Get them you will not regret it. Worth every penny

The quality has changed on these, been ordering them for many years and recently have gotten several that had UNREAL amounts of backlash in them. Like it was some real low dollar model. These have always been the standard of high quality machines but for mini's The Gotoh are the top quality now.

The full size model seems to be the same great quality but I'm afraid I can't suggest these mini's for my customers any more. Stew-Mac was very quick to replace the three bad ones in a set, we'll see how those are when I get the customer back in to replace them.

Now this is so handy. Make sure to get some felt or a thick patch of cloth to put between this and the lacquer finish when using it. I had looked at this for a while, and recently when doing some Les Paul adjustments, "BINGO!, I got just the thing to do this with". Glad I had just bought one. So simple looking, but worth 10 times the coin that I paid for it.

Made short work of setting up a guitar. All the tools are high quality and made the job much easier. I especially like the Fret Rocker. it helped identify what had to be done quickly and easily.

I've used this kit on two different P-Bass refurb projects with great results both times.

These knobs were exactly what I needed for my MIM P-Bass refurb project. Would like to see them also offered in a version without set screws.

This little tool is really handy for all sorts of things...tightening jacks & pots, adjusting T.O.M. bridges, pulling off control knobs, and much more.
I use it every day!

This clever tool combined with the ESP spanner wrench is just the ticket for tightening all those guitars from "across the pond" whose out jacks just spin when attempting to tighten up, usually resulting in breaking a connection.
This saves me headaches every day!

You get a lot for your money with these tuners: Precision, quality, value, they look cool and they're not too heavy. What more can you ask for at this price?

Lots of folks need these, but there's just one problem: The intonation is wrong for today's lighter strings with the plain, unwound "G" string. This bridge has the intonation set for the early 60's when most of these guitars came with huge strings. The "G" will never tune-up properly with this bridge.

Solution: Just have the manufacturer move the "G" section back. Gibson themselves have done this, but their bridges like this are very hard to find.

Don't let the price scare you away because this file worth the money you are paying for it. The teeth are spaced very nicely together giving you a smooth cut unlike some other files. I like the handle very much it doesn't slip from my sweaty hands. Handle could be a tad longer but its no big issue

This wire is perfect. Plenty of mass to file and dress. All of Stew Macs fret wire is good stuff. I like the dimension diagrams for each size.

I have tried to make my own. What a mess. These are consistently perfect. Time saving. Definitely a good buy.

Well made, easy install and perfect fit using the Stew Mac truss rod router bit. I have used 6 now with very good results.

The 2 blocks I have work great for sanding a fretboard or frets. Quality hard Maple. Durable and inexpensive.

I bought some blank ones. If I posted a picture, you would see I am very much an amateur, but these worked pretty well. I think the bone comes from decapitated radioactive zombies because they are very strong and powerful.

From one sheet I've make two pickguards and a control cavity cover and I still have some leftover.

I knew this would make a difference especially on new instruments. Once I finish a new guitar I am always concerned about the "break in" period for the players. Being able to put this on for a week before giving to the customer is a great option to help maximize response. My own personal 12 string is only a year old and it did wonders for the overall tone and string definition.
You will not be disappointed if you use this on your new or even older instruments.

The book provides simple pictures with basic information. I found the book very useful to complement the instructions for the fiddle kit as it gave more details. The book is useful for things like dealing with the soundpost, fitting a bridge, re-haring a bow, etc. If you are looking for a more detailed book covering repairing cracks, varnish, or more advanced care, then this is not the book. Overall, I found it very useful for the beginner which I am.

Is good quality and perfect shape Inlay. The price is nice in compare with others suppliers. I´m surprise with the shipping time.

I have used the Cedar in the past. This is the first time for the Spruce.
Both are beautiful, with the straightest of grain.
Either one would be a great choice.
Again, I am very pleased with the material and the results.

This tool is amazing.
It does exactly what it is meant to do, and it does it easily and quickly.
Foolproof results -- perfect scrapers.