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Relief Gauge

The Relief Gauge accurately measures neck straightness and relief, and precisely monitors truss rod adjustments under normal string tension.

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Tools : Special tools for: Fretting : Relief Gauge : Accurately measures relief in necks, deflection in acoustic tops, and many other uses.
 Item#  Description   In stock   Price   Quantity   
 5253  Relief Gauge  Yes   $69.95 

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  • The Relief Gauge helps you reset an unstrung neck without guesswork: Record a gauge measurement at the bridge with the strings installed, and use a brace jack inside the guitar to restore the bridge height when the strings are removed.

  • The Relief Gauge lets you simulate string tension for contouring the bottom of a new bridge, or for routing a saddle slot: Use the gauge and a brace jack to simulate normal bridge height with the strings removed. After you rout the slot, the saddle will fit more accurately — important for good tone and critical for undersaddle transducer pickups.

  • Three holes in each end of the aluminum beam adapt the Relief Gauge for a variety of instruments, and a swiveling foot allows free-standing use. The dial indicator is accurate to .001" with adjustable zero point. The Gauge measures 14" x 1" x 1/2".

    Shown on page 23 of our latest catalog.

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