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D'Addario · String action gauges

D'Addario String Height Gauge PW-SHG-01

Silver D'Addario string height gauge with two sets of markings.
Silver D'Addario string height gauge with two sets of markings.

When to choose it

Choose this tool if your guitar or bass setup records use both measurement systems. The marked scales let you record string height in the units specified by the instrument maker.

Use the same string and fret position whenever you compare the new reading with an earlier setup. For a neck relief check, choose the blade or reference tool called for by that separate procedure.

Specifications

Brand
D'Addario
Measurement or fit
US and metric scales
Setup task
Measure string action
Scales
US and metric
Material
Stainless steel
Model
PW-SHG-01
Task
String height check
Amazon.com reference
B07B8RPD33

Care and other choices

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Questions about this product

Does it replace a truss rod wrench?

It measures string height. Hardware adjustment requires a tool that fits the instrument.

Can I check a metric setup sheet with it?

The gauge provides metric as well as US markings. Read the intended edge for that measurement.

Where on the guitar do I use it?

Measure the location specified by the exact instrument’s setup instructions.

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