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Measuring tools


Basic Setup Kit

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

Understring Radius Gauges

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

Notched Straightedge

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

Luthiers Digital Caliper

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Luthier's Digital Caliper
Precision caliper measures fret height before AND after fret installation.

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

String Spacing Rule

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

Fret Rocker

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

Radius Gauges

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

Nut Slotting Gauge

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

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

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!

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

Fret Slot Depth Gauge

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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

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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.

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.

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.

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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