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Measuring tools


Basic Setup Kit

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Basic Setup Kit
NEW! Now in metric, too! Our most popular setup tools in one money saving set.

Understring Radius Gauges
Understring Radius Gauges
Setting bridge saddle height is fast, easy and accurate with these unique stainless steel understring radius gauges.

String Action Gauge

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String Action Gauge
NEW! Now in metric, too! The gauge used by the pros! Fast, accurate measurements for stringed instrument setups.

Precision Straightedges
Precision Straightedges
Super accurate straightedges for precise fretting and neck work.

Notched Straightedge
Notched Straightedge
Check the straightness of the fingerboard with the frets in place!

String Spacing Rule

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String Spacing Rule
Accurate string spacing without calipers, calculators or shop rulers.

Nut Slotting Gauge

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Nut Slotting Gauge
NEW! Now for bass! Precisely measures string heights over the first fret, so you can cut accurate nut slot depths for consistent playability.

Luthier's Digital Caliper
Luthier's Digital Caliper
Measures fret height before AND after the fretwire has been installed.

Radius Gauges
Radius Gauges
Notched design reads the fretboard with the strings on! Make sure you keep the right curvature when working on a fingerboard.

Neck Relief Gauge and Nut Slotting Gauge Set
Neck Relief Gauge and Nut Slotting Gauge Set
Our two latest precision gauges in ONE money-saving set!

Thickness Caliper
Thickness Caliper
Our precision caliper for luthiers, now in metric! It gauges critical thicknesses on guitar, violin, or mandolin soundboards or backs.

Fret Rocker

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Fret Rocker
Our new 4-in-1 mini straightedge for pinpointing high frets.

Neck Relief Gauge
Neck Relief Gauge
Takes the guesswork out of guitar truss rod adjustment, for more consistent and accurate playability.

Fret Scale Rule
Fret Scale Rule
12 different popular fret scales on 3 durable stainless steel rules, for laying out new fretboards and identifying fret spacings.

Feeler Gauges
Feeler Gauges
Eleven steel gauges that allow precision filing of nut slot depths, and they're also useful for checking string-to-fret clearances and fret slot width.

Saddlematic
Saddlematic
Saddlematic quickly and accurately finds the correct location for a new acoustic guitar saddle slot, for positioning a new slotted bridge, or for checking the accuracy of an attached bridge and saddle.

The Intonator
The Intonator
Easy way to locate an acoustic bridge saddle for accurate intonation.

Digital Humidity Gauge
Digital Humidity Gauge
The affordable way to accurately monitor temperature and humidity in your shop or your guitar case.

Neck Set Gauge
Neck Set Gauge
Takes the guesswork out of setting the neck angle on flattop guitars.

Fret Slot Depth Gauge
Fret Slot Depth Gauge
Be sure your fretwire will fit correctly. Our handy little gauge is a quick way to compare the fret's tang to the slot depth.

Hacklinger Thickness Gauge
Hacklinger Thickness Gauge
Measure the thickness — even on a fully assembled instrument.

6" Steel Rule
6" Steel Rule
Handy rule with precise graduations on satin chrome with both metric and fractional scales.

Top Deflection Gauge
Top Deflection Gauge
Precise measurements let you simulate string tension, for more accurate neck resetting and bridge saddle slot routing.

Portable Digital Multimeter
Portable Digital Multimeter
Test continuity, AC/DC voltages, amperage, and ohm resistance of pots and pickups.

Surface Thermometer
Surface Thermometer
A compact 50-500 degree F. thermometer that can be placed directly on the flat top of a heating iron to monitor the correct temperature.

Violin Bridge Marker
Violin Bridge Marker
This ingenious aluminum tool divides bridge string notches accurately every time.

Violin Neck Angle Gauge
Violin Neck Angle Gauge
A simple aluminum guide for determining proper vertical and lateral violin neck alignment.


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