anthonyc007 Posted January 12, 2008 Share Posted January 12, 2008 The Better Half got me one of these little fellas for Xmas: Very handy little tool! Just gave one of my guitars a tune up using it - whew! What a difference a proper setup makes. Just thought I'd pass this along to my friends in case you might want to pick one up. Stew Mac String Action Gauge Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
retrosurfer1959 Posted January 13, 2008 Share Posted January 13, 2008 yep this and the fret level tool they sell are two of my favorite tools for set-up and builds Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guitarstrummer Posted January 13, 2008 Share Posted January 13, 2008 I agree. I'd be lost without mine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucky Boy Posted January 13, 2008 Share Posted January 13, 2008 Hey guys, I've been playing for many years, but don't know anything about this tool. Can you explain what it is and how to use it. Thanx. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guitarstrummer Posted January 14, 2008 Share Posted January 14, 2008 It's basically a measurement tool that makes it much easier to do set-ups. Here's the link to Stewart-MacDonald's website that tells about it. http://www.stewmac.com/shop/Tools/Measuring_tools/1/String_Action_Gauge/Instructions/I-0670.html#details Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Space Pup Posted January 14, 2008 Share Posted January 14, 2008 Thanks for the info. I just ordered one for my guitar tool box. Now I'll just have to learn to use it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guitarstrummer Posted January 14, 2008 Share Posted January 14, 2008 I'm sure you won't have any problem, SpacePup. It comes with instructions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Space Pup Posted January 14, 2008 Share Posted January 14, 2008 Instructions? What are those? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guitarstrummer Posted January 14, 2008 Share Posted January 14, 2008 Instructions? What are those? They're what you use for a beer can coaster as you're working on your guitar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Always_Black Posted January 14, 2008 Share Posted January 14, 2008 Instructions? What are those? They're what you use for a beer can coaster as you're working on your guitar. I know what beer is.......what's a coaster ? :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucky Boy Posted January 14, 2008 Share Posted January 14, 2008 A coaster is something that you ride on in an amusement park.... Ok seriously! I think it's been beaten to death now.... :) Thanks for all the info... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TWilson Posted January 14, 2008 Share Posted January 14, 2008 Sorry, Lucky Boy, but it needs one more good beating! Carl Gardner, Billy Guy, Bobby Nunn and Leon Hughes were all Coasters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Always_Black Posted January 15, 2008 Share Posted January 15, 2008 :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anthonyc007 Posted January 16, 2008 Author Share Posted January 16, 2008 Hey guys' date=' I've been playing for many years, but don't know anything about this tool. Can you explain what it is and how to use it. Thanx.[/quote'] A few things related to setup: nut slots, saddle height, relief. Here is a good example: http://www.frets.com/FRETSPages/Musician/Guitar/Setup/LowerAction/loweraction01.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Acousticat Posted January 17, 2008 Share Posted January 17, 2008 Hey anthonyc007, Thanks, for the reminder, lost mine several months ago. Just got around to replaceing it, along with several other must have goodies. Also, like your Wilco, Yankee Hotel Foxtrot (Avatar) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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