ZettaVita Posted January 5, 2016 Share Posted January 5, 2016 Has anyone found a good quality guitar maintenance kit? At the moment, when I want to change strings or do a setup, I fumble around the garage looking for wire cutters and feeler gauges and where did I put that string winder thingie? Would be nice to have dedicated tools in a zip-up pouch or something. What do you use? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdgm Posted January 5, 2016 Share Posted January 5, 2016 I don't have everything in one place but over the years I've assembled about everything I need; jewellers' screwdrivers, small cross-head drivers, 3 sizes of pliers, string winder, truss rod hex keys and wrench, etc. And I don't use feeler gauges or set my guitars up with a certain height at a specific fret; I found I couldn't do it that way. I usually adjust down then bring it up as need be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
btoth76 Posted January 5, 2016 Share Posted January 5, 2016 Hello! This is a very good kit: http://www.stewmac.com/Luthier_Tools/StewMac_Tool_Sets/Guitar_Shop_Starter_Set.html ...not cheap, though. But it gives You an idea what tools You might need during the life of the instrument. Not sure, if purchasing them piece by piece from a local tool shop will be cheaper. Good luck... Bence Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LPS1976 Posted January 5, 2016 Share Posted January 5, 2016 I have a small cigar box that I keep all of my string change/guitar setup stuff in but this looks like a good replacement... http://www.proaudiostar.com/ernie-ball-musician-s-tool-kit-p04114.html?utm_source=Google_Shopping&gclid=CjwKEAiA8K20BRDetNv3p6DNhXwSJADSwa3txAfUnizrfiIMFHx_ufE4OlNkoA59Tzz7Mij6t8MnIRoCz2Dw_wcB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kidblast Posted January 5, 2016 Share Posted January 5, 2016 yea,, it's so common to use a tool then put it "somewhere" and have no idea where you put it. I have a small tool box that I put together with everything I use for regular stuff. so when I do "Stuff"... I just pull that tool box out, when I'm done, all of it goes back in.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merciful-evans Posted January 5, 2016 Share Posted January 5, 2016 yea,, it's so common to use a tool then put it "somewhere" and have no idea where you put it. I have a small tool box that I put together with everything I use for regular stuff. so when I do "Stuff"... I just pull that tool box out, when I'm done, all of it goes back in.... I got one that looks like this, but didnt have the 'Fender' tag on it. cruztools kit The tools are good quality, but you could build a kit and buy your own case too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
surfpup Posted January 5, 2016 Share Posted January 5, 2016 I have one of those metal tool cabinets with sliding drawers - and some of the drawers are dedicated to guitar tools. Solved my problem. As far as basic bridge pin pulling, string clipping, peg winding though it's hard to beat one of these little Planet Waves jobbies... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dennis G Posted January 5, 2016 Share Posted January 5, 2016 I have a small tool box that I put together with everything I use for regular stuff. so when I do "Stuff"... I just pull that tool box out, when I'm done, all of it goes back in.... This works for me. I have a dedicated guitar tool box that has everything (and I mean everything) in it that I need to work on my guitars. I may have to fish around the box for a few minutes, but I know that what I need is in there. I've found that you can assemble everyday tools from sources other than StewMac, et al, a lot cheaper. Harbor Freight is a great place for those "I'll only use this once in a blue moon" bype of tools at a reasonable price (i.e. I got digital calipers there for less than $10). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdgm Posted January 5, 2016 Share Posted January 5, 2016 I have seen the light. I am going to put all my guitar tools in a handy box. And not forget a little dish or cap to put screws etc in when working. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dennis G Posted January 5, 2016 Share Posted January 5, 2016 And not forget a little dish or cap to put screws etc in when working. Muffin tins work wonders for separating/keeping those little bits and pieces. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenny V Posted January 5, 2016 Share Posted January 5, 2016 I have a dedicated box I keep my guitar tools in which includes a Ernie Ball power peg battery powdered string winder and a Dunlop guitar neck cradle. It sure makes changing strings a lot easier. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drog Posted January 6, 2016 Share Posted January 6, 2016 I have a fishing tackle box that I keep my tools in, except for a few longer straight edges or fretting levels. For gigs I bring along the Fender Custom Shop tool kit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikeo Posted January 6, 2016 Share Posted January 6, 2016 I have one of these cases that I put all my guitar doodads in, picks, clip on tuner, some strings, pliers, screw drivers, ect. There's plenty of room for strings and what ever. It might be a bit over kill, but it works. Got mine at the Home Depot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Namvet Posted January 6, 2016 Share Posted January 6, 2016 I keep all my guitar maintenance stuff in a small tool bag along with picks, strings extra cable etc. It zips closed and I know exactly where everything is and can take it with me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LarryUK Posted January 6, 2016 Share Posted January 6, 2016 I use a biscuit tin and assemble my own tools. Most things can be got off eBay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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