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For accuracy: read the wood, not the frets

Notched Straightedge

Now available for bass!
Developed in our shop, the notched straightedge has become a standard for evaluating fretboards. The notches fit right over the frets so you can check the straightness of the fretboard itself, without the interference of worn or badly-seated frets.

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Fretting_supplies : Measuring : Notched Straightedge : Check the straightness of the fingerboard with the frets in place!
 Item#  Description   In stock   Price   Quantity   
 3814  For 24-3/4", 25", 25.4" and 25.5 scales  Yes   $67.55 
 3813  For bass 34" and 35" scales  Yes   $70.55 

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This straightedge is 18" x 1-1/2", and machined of nickel-plated hardened steel (0.140" thick). Coated with a satin finish, so you can mark it with a pencil (cleans off easily). Accurate to within .0015" per foot.

One edge is notched for Fender, Martin, and long-scale Gibson fretboards. The other edge fits short-scale (24-3/4") Gibsons.
I couldn't adjust necks, or do accurate fretwork without the notched straightedge.
Dan Erlewine
Athens OH




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