Guitar Setup Tools

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Nut height tools

Compare gauges and scribes by the reference surface and reading they provide.

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StewMac

StewMac Digital Nut Slotting Gauge for Bass

Variant: BassDisplay: Inches or millimeters

A digital first-fret clearance gauge with a wider base for the bass version.

$147.49Nov 8, 26, 09:29 AM · New York
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MusicNomad

MusicNomad MN601 Nut Height Gauge

Blade thicknesses: .012, .014, .016, .018, .020 and .022 inchMaterial: Stainless steel

Six feeler blades from .012 to .022 inch for checking nut clearance with the prescribed method.

$16.99Nov 8, 26, 09:31 AM · New York
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POIET

POIET Nut and Saddle Height Scribe

Task: Mark nut or saddle heightModel: POIET0013

A marking tool for transferring a reference line to a guitar nut or saddle blank.

$35.99Nov 8, 26, 09:35 AM · New York
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Choosing nut height tools

Identify the measuring method

A feeler blade tests clearance under a string according to the maker's procedure. A dial gauge can use a fixed base and probe. A nut scribe makes a reference mark during fitting rather than giving a gap reading.

Check the measurement and fit

Read the available thicknesses or digital scale and compare the support dimensions with the instrument. A wider bass base can be a relevant difference when a narrower base will not make the intended contact.

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Department questions

Does a dial display define the supported instrument?

Check the base, string spacing and contact method. Display units are only part of tool fit.

Is a scribe an alternative to a gauge?

It marks a reference. Choose a gauge if the job calls for a clearance measurement.

Which units should I use?

Follow the instrument procedure and record the units with the reading before comparing it against any target.

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