Fingerboard Radius & String Action Gauge - 6 Radiuses

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Fingerboard Guards - 2 Sizes, for protecting frets
Designed to protect the fingerboard when doing work on your frets. These shields are indispensable when doing any sort of fret work. Being only .010” thick they can bend to accommodate and fingerboard radius. Made of 304 spring stainless steel.
Comes with 2 sizes: 3-1/8" x 7/8" x .010" - 1/4 inch protection on either side of the fret, 3-1/8"" x 0.59" x .010"" - 3/8 inch protection on either side of the fret
$4.30
package of 2
Fret / Fingerboard Leveler - for checking frets
Fast, accurate leveling tools for the pro shop. This heavyweight steel tube is precision-ground for flatness on the narrow sides. Attach abrasive to quickly level frets or unfretted fingerboards.
Each heavyweight rectangular 1" x 2" steel tube is precision-ground for flatness on two opposite sides. The tool's edges are smooth to prevent gouging.
Starting at $11.95
String Spacing Ruler - Steel, for marking string locations
Get accurate string spacing without the use of complicated tools with this easy-to-use String Spacing Ruler. "Mark outer string locations with pencil lines (high and low E strings on guitars), usually about 1/8" in from fingerboard edges. Turn ruler over (use marked side). With wide spacing toward bass side, narrow spacing toward treble side, find group of marks (six for guitar) which best fit your two pencil lines. Use a razor knife or thin mechanical pencil to mark the string positions through the ruler's slots.
$19.95
On Backorder
Fret Cutter - 190mm, for Trimming Fret Wire
Fret Cutters. Use to trim the ends of new fret wire close to the fingerboard without leaving marks. Made in Japan. Dimensions:
  • 190 mm total length
  • 27 mm jaw width
$38.95
Nut - Black Bone, Pre-slotted, Gibson Style
Pre-slotted black bone nuts for Gibson necks with a 12” radius. A 12” fingerboard is the common radius used on most Gibson guitars. The bone used for the pre-shaped and pre-slotted nuts is dyed black using a process that results in a fully black nut.
  • Height - 9.3 mm
  • Width - 43.4 mm
  • Thickness - 4.8 mm
  • Radius - 12 in.
$7.85
Nut - Original Fender, Pre-Slotted Brass, for Strat / Tele
High-quality solid-brass string nut as used on the Yngwie Malmsteen Stratocaster®, for use with Stratocaster and Telecaster® guitars.
Designed for 9.5"-radius fingerboards and pre-slotted with string location grooves to simplify spacing and positioning during final slot filing.
Features:
  • High-quality solid-brass string nut
  • For 9.5" fingerboard radius
  • Pre-slotted
  • 9.5" (241mm) top and bottom radius
  • 1.620” (41.15mm) wide
$14.95
Fret Polishing Rubber - Erases Fine Scratches & Marks
Make your frets shine with this fret polishing rubber. Erases fine scratches and marks. Set of 2. Because of the softness of the rubber, the polisher fits to fret arch perfectly and keeps the fingerboard damage to a minimum. Easy to cut for delicate fret work. This is a great rust remover and polisher!
Available in 1000 (tan), 400 (red), or 180 (blue) grit.
$13.95
package of 2
Fret Slotting Miter Box - for guiding fret saws
Use this Fret Slotting Miter Box to accurately cut fret slots with a fretting handsaw. The ball-bearing guides make sawing easier and faster; they hold your fret saw perpendicular to the fingerboard and can be adjusted to match the blade precisely. You can quickly slot any board up to 3"" (76.2mm) wide, with adjustable depth of cut for any fret wire. You always have an unobstructed view of your work.
Made of rugged aluminum and 12" (304.8mm) long, this miter box has convenient mounting holes for firm attachment to your workbench, the mounting screws and spanners are included. Instructions also included.
$135.00
Nut - Black Bone, Pre-slotted, Strat and Tele style, 9.5" Radius
Pre-slotted black bone nuts for Stratocaster®, Telecaster®, and other Fender® necks with a 9.5” radius. A 9.5” fingerboard has been the standard Fender® neck radius since the 1980s. The bone used for the pre-shaped and pre-slotted nuts is dyed black using a process that results in a fully black nut.
  • Height - 5.4 mm
  • Width - 42.86 mm
  • Thickness - 3.3 mm
  • Radius - 9.5 in.

For a version of this nut with a 7.25” radius, see P-GTNN20.
$7.85
Nut - Black Bone, Pre-slotted, Strat and Tele style, 7.25" Radius
Pre-slotted black bone nuts for Stratocaster®, Telecaster®, and other Fender® necks with a 7.25” radius. A 7.25” fingerboard radius originated in the early 1950s and was used for most Fender® electric instruments until the 1980s.
  • Height - 5.4 mm
  • Width - 42.86 mm
  • Thickness - 3.3 mm
  • Radius - 7.25 in.

For a version of this nut with a 9.5” radius, see P-GTNN21.
$7.85
Nut - Tusq XL, Pre-slotted, Strat and Tele Style, 7.25" Radius
The Graph Tech PQL-5072-00 is a perfect option for Fender guitars or re-issues from the 1950's-60's or 70's. This nut features a 7.25" radius, works with a curved or flat bottom and is permanently lubricated for great tuning stability. It works in both a flat bottom or curved bottom nut slot due to its ingenious design, just sand off the tab for a curved bottom. It is pre-slotted to make for a quick and easy install on just about all Fender electric guitars made in the 1950’s, 60’ and 70’s. The 7.25” fingerboard radius originated in the early 1950s and was used for most Fender electric instruments until the 1980s. In the 80's it was changed to a slightly flatter 9.5" radius. TUSQ XL is designed to boost guitar tone and performance. This precision engineered nut is made with a specially formulated material which couples the strings' vibrations to the neck and brings out the hidden harmonics and richness in every note.
$13.35
Maintenance Kit - Dunlop, Guitar care products
Everything you need to do a deep clean and polish on your guitar’s fingerboard, finish, and strings.The Dunlop System 65 Guitar Maintenance Kit will help you keep your guitar in top notch condition. Set includes the following:
  • Bodygloss 65 Cream of Carnauba polishes, protects, and beautifies
  • Formula No. 65 cleaner/polish shines up your guitar’s body while eliminating any built up grime.
  • Ultraglide 65 String Cleaner/Conditioner cleans your strings and extends string life while eliminating string squeaks.
  • Fingerboard 01 Cleaner and Prep dissolves away unwanted dirt and residue from your fingerboard
  • Fingerboard 02 Deep Conditioner replenishes your fingerboard with natural protective oils.
  • Also includes 2 microfiber cleaning cloths, a micro fine fret polishing cloth, and a complete step-by-step guitar guide

Give your guitar some top level love!
$29.95
package of 5
On Backorder
Neck - for Telecaster Guitar, Maple, Headstock Adjust
Replacement Telecaster® neck, 22 medium jumbo frets with headstock adjust double action truss rod and a 12 inch radius maple fingerboard. The nut width is 1 11/16 inch wide and pegholes are drilled at 10mm for a modern die cast type tuning machine but adapter bushings are available to reduce these hole sizes if you would like to mount vintage Kluson® tuning machines. A thin clear satin finish makes this the perfect replacement for your modern Telecaster®. Nut not included. Fender Licensed replacement neck.
$140.95
Tech Kit - Dunlop, Guitar care products
Everything you need to properly clean and maintain your guitar’s fingerboard, finish, and strings! The Dunlop System 65 Guitar Tech Kit will help you keep your guitar feeling great and shining like a new nickel. Set includes the following:
  • Formula No. 65 cleaner/polish shines up your guitar’s body while eliminating any built up grime.
  • Fretboard 65 Ultimate Lemon Oil cleans and conditions your fretboard to protect against drying and cracking.
  • Ultraglide 65 String Cleaner/Conditioner cleans your strings and extends string life while eliminating string squeaks.
  • Also includes 2 microfiber cleaning cloths, a micro fine fret polishing cloth, and a string winder

Step up and give that grimy guitar a fresh start!
$23.95
package of 3
Neck - for Stratocaster Guitar, Rosewood
Replacement Stratocaster® neck, 22 medium jumbo frets with headstock adjust double action truss rod and a 12 in. radius rosewood fingerboard. The nut width is 1 11/16 in. wide and pegholes are drilled at 10mm for a modern die cast type tuning machine but adapter bushings are available to reduce these hole sizes if you would like to mount vintage Kluson® tuning machines. A thin clear satin finish makes this the perfect replacement for your modern Stratocaster®. Nut not included. Fender Licensed replacement neck. Heel width is 2 3/16".
$139.95
Neck - for Stratocaster Guitar, Maple, Headstock Adjust
Replacement Stratocaster® neck, 22 medium jumbo frets with headstock adjust double action truss rod and a 12 in. radius maple fingerboard. The nut width is 1 11/16 in. wide and pegholes are drilled at 10mm for a modern die cast type tuning machine but adapter bushings are available to reduce these hole sizes if you would like to mount vintage Kluson® tuning machines. A thin clear satin finish makes this the perfect replacement for your modern Stratocaster®. Nut not included. Fender Licensed replacement neck.
$149.95
Fret wire - Fender®, pre-cut, for Standard Guitar
Fender® replacement pre-cut standard fret wire (24 pieces). Pre-radiused to 9.5"
Features:
  • 24 pre-cut standard frets for guitar fingerboards
  • Pre-radiused to 9.5"
  • Each piece .046" tall and .103 wide
$9.95
package of 24
Fret wire - Fender®, pre-cut, for vintage guitar
Fender® replacement pre-cut vintage fret wire. Pre-radiused to 7.25"
Features:
24 vintage-style pre-cut frets for guitar fingerboards
Pre-radiused to 7.25"
Each piece .039" tall and .084 wide
$9.95
package of 24
String Action Gauge - Measurement Tool
A stainless steel pocket-sized String Action Gauge that's perfect for obtaining quick and accurate action measurements for acoustic and electric instruments. A must have in a busy repair shop! Measurements taken using this gauge include:
  • Saddle height/slot depth
  • String height
  • Nut height/slot depth
  • Pickup pole piece height/string to pole piece distance
  • Fret slot depth(unbound fingerboards only)

Plus more! The back includes a useful fraction/metric/decimal conversion chart that saves you time. Available in metric or in imperial models (sold individually)
$13.95
Radius Gauges - 2 Gauges for 8 Radiuses
Solid, high quality stainless steel radius gauges. Use during fingerboard/fret shaping to accurately measure your progress and eliminate mistakes. Can also be used when shaping a nut/saddle or when setting string radius at the bridge. Great for working on compound radius necks. This is an essential tool for a luthier/tech’s bench.
  • Gauge 1 has 7.25", 9.5", 10", and 12" radiuses
  • Gauge 2 has 14", 15", 16", and 20" radiuses
  • Set of 2
$13.95
package of 2
Nut - Fender®, replacement for American standard P-Bass
High-quality Micarta (synthetic bone) pre-slotted string nut for use on American Standard Precision Bass and other U.S.- and Mexico-made basses with 9.5"-radius fingerboards.
$7.25
Radius Gauges - Notched, stainless steel
Solid, high quality stainless steel radius gauges, notched version. Use during fingerboard/fret shaping to accurately measure your progress and eliminate mistakes. Can also be used when shaping a nut/saddle or when setting string radius at the bridge. Great for working on compound radius necks. This is an essential tool for a luthier/tech’s bench. Narrow gauges are used for measuring at the nut to the 7th fret, while the wide gauges are used for measuring at the 7th and higher numbered frets.
  • Gauge 1+2 has 7.25", 9.5", 10", and 12" radiuses
  • Gauge 3+4 has 14", 15", 16", and 20" radiuses
  • Notched version great for taking measurements with strings on
  • Set of 4
$29.95
package of 4
On Backorder