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How to Measure and Adjust your Guitar String Action with MusicNomad

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Measuring string action is a critical step in the process of setting up your guitar. MusicNomad’s Precision String Action Gauge makes it easier than ever. Accurate measurements are easy to read with deep etched white markings contrasted against a black finish and the high-quality stainless steel design ensures years of use. With measurements in inches, metric and 64ths for user preference plus an included chart on proper height by instrument, any guesswork is removed from string action measurement. A pickup ruler helps dial in your sound even more.
Music Nomad Precision String Action Gauge
Music Nomad Precision String Action Gauge
Music Nomad Precision String Action Gauge

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  • Accurate measurements that are easy to read with innovative black finish contrasted with deep-etched white markings
  • Include measurements in inches, metric & 64ths to customize to your preference
  • Convenient chart on proper height by instrument type and measurement instructions takes out the guesswork
  • Pickup Ruler helps you dial in your sound even more
  • High-quality stainless steel design with smooth edges combined with numbers and lines that don’t rub off ensures years of use
  • Find the side that lays across 3 frets and use as a fret rocker to check if you have any uneven fret heights
  • This gauge is part of MusicNomad's KEEP IT SIMPLE, SETUP (KISS) method using Precision gauges and tool sets

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4.85

13 Reviews

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of respondents would recommend this to a friend

Great for adjusting action
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Reviewed by 13 customers

  • A must have if you work on your own guitars

    5

    submitted10 days ago

    byTom

    fromOklahoma City, OK

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    Measures most attributes to see if guitar is set up to specs, or if there is a problem. This and some feeler gauges are what you need. Works as advertised in both metric and SAE.

  • Great Tool to Always Know the Action

    5

    Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

    submitteda year ago

    byGary

    fromChesterton, Indiana

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    Very easy and self explanatory to understand measurements.

  • Handy

    5

    Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

    submitteda year ago

    byMark

    fromGrand Junction

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    Does what it's intended to do

  • This gage is Awesome!

    5

    Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

    submitteda year ago

    byDusty

    fromBothell, WA

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    I bought this action gage because it was a cheaper option but was very impressed at its high quality and feel. I also like the pickup highth gage it includes! And the high/normal/low action measurement it has listed on one side of the gage it also a detailed and helpful addition!👍 #sweepstakes

  • I would purchase this product again!

    5

    Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

    submitteda year ago

    byEddie

    fromEdmond, Oklahoma

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    I purchased this product to learn how to adjust the neck action on my guitar. It can only be a great product (since its the same one many professionals use), but the service people even took the time to show me HOW to use it properly. So, super product and super service! I'll shop here for all my needs. Corny, but true!

  • Solid

    5

    Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

    submitteda year ago

    byMarvin

    fromLos Angeles, ca

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    Not much else to say, it does what it's suppose to.

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  • submitted4 years ago

    asked byNaj

    fromNewark OH

    Does this gauge have measurements for nylon string and acoustic guitars, since they are considerable higher than that of electric guitars? Or is there a separate gauge for acoustic and nylon string guitars?

    Does this gauge have measurements for nylon string and acoustic guitars, since they are considerable higher than that of electric guitars? Or is there a separate gauge for acoustic and nylon string guitars?

    Open Reply - Thomas
    It's good for both