Guitar Setup Tools

StewMac · Radius gauges

StewMac Standard Understring Radius Gauges, Set of 4

Four metal StewMac understring radius gauges with marked handles.
Four metal StewMac understring radius gauges with marked handles.

When to choose it

Choose this set when the four included radii cover the instruments you maintain. Its thin shape gives you a way to compare the specified radius with the strings still installed where clearance allows.

The standard width covers a documented string spread up to 2⅝ inches. Compare the wider or nine-piece set if the instrument needs a greater span or a radius that this set does not include.

Specifications

Brand
StewMac
Measurement or fit
Four radii, up to 2⅝-inch span
Setup task
Check radius or saddle arc
Model
2309
Radii
7.25, 9.5, 12 and 16 inches
Maximum span
2⅝ inches
Count
4 gauges
Variant
Standard width
Amazon.com reference
B088KSX6RY

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Documentation

Questions about this product

Does the set include a 10-inch radius?

The four-piece set does not list 10 inches. Check the nine-piece set if you need that value.

Do the gauges work beneath installed strings?

The maker describes a low-profile design for that use. Check the available clearance.

What if the bass strings spread farther than 2⅝ inches?

Compare an extra-wide tool with a documented span that covers the instrument.

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