Luthier Parts & Tools

Hard chrome coated fret files for crowing stainless steel frets. Each file features a coarse and fine file indicated by the arrows pointing up and down. The larger arrows point to the coarse side and the smaller arrows point to the fine side. The horizontal arrows indicate the cutting direction of the file.

• Hard chrome coated
• Single cut files
• Coarse and fine included on each file
• Medium file has a radius of 2mm
• Jumbo file has a radius of 3mm

Made in Japan. Files specially designed for fret dressing and fret end work. Used for rounding fret ends and deburring. The hard chrome coating used on these files allows for use on both standard fret materials as well as stainless steel frets.

• Size Medium = 2mm radius for medium frets.
• Size Jumbo = 3mm radius for jumbo frets.

Locking SG381 tuners from Gotoh. These tuners use the Gotoh Magnum Lock Traditional thumbscrew system that combines classic functionality with Gotoh technology. The SG381 features a 16:1 gear ratio and has evolved through improvement without compromise at any stage and comes equipped with a considerable application of high-technology as standard. With the improvement of precision fitting gears and a marvelous touch on playing, they have gained a considerable reputation and are trusted as the No.1 machine head by many musicians all over the world. These come with a Schaller-style head and are perfect for your six-in-a-line setup. Mounting hardware included.

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.

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.

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.

Designed for use on arch top electric guitars. Bigsby B7 Specifications

• Model Name: B-7
• Series: Original Kalamazoo Line
• Manufacturing Method: Cast
• Manufacturing Material: Aluminum
• Approximate weight: 354 grams/12.5 oz.
• Overall Length: 8 ¾" /222.3 mm
• Overall Width: 3 5/8" /92.1 mm
• Arm adjusts with 1/8" Allen wrench and 5/16" socket wrench

Bigsby B7 Includes:

• Tremolo
• Arm Assembly
• 6 Mounting Screws
• Spring
• Plastic Washer
• Installation Instructions

The B5, sometimes referred as the Bigsby "horseshoe" is designed for flat top solid body guitars. Attaching via four screws to a guitar's top, the B5 is extremely versatile. B5s are common on many styles of guitars including SGs, Les Paul Jrs, Telecasters, and Rickenbacker 325s. Bigsby B5 Specifications

• Model Name: B-5
• Series: Original Kalamazoo Line
• Manufacturing Method: Cast
• Manufacturing Material: Aluminum
• Approximate Weight: 287 Grams
• Overall Length: 4.75"/120.65mm
• Overall Width: 3.7"/93.98mm

The ResoMax 6mm bridge is made from Graphtech’s ResoMax alloy. ResoMax is lightweight, high strength, and full of harmonics that will leave your guitar dripping with tone. It comes preloaded with String Saver saddles to reduce string breakage and improve tuning stability. All ResoMax bridges feature Graphtech’s patented magnetic lock to the steel posts that come with it. This is a great option to upgrade or replace the existing bridge on your Epiphone, ESP, LTD, BC Rich, Carvin, Schecter as well as many other import guitars. Please see the measurement guide to verify compatibility. The ResoMax NV2 is loaded with Graphtech’s Patented String Saver Saddles. These saddles are impregnated with PTFE and will dramatically reduce string breakage and improve tuning performance.

The PQL-6011-00 is the perfect option to replace and upgrade the nut on your Gibson electric guitar made post-2014. It is slightly taller than the P-GNUT-TUSQ-EPS-3XL (pre 2015). When in doubt, use this one, you can always sand the bottom of the nut to adjust lower.
This nut is made of Tusq XL, the same material as standard Tusq but impregnated with PTFE. The lubrication from the PTFE prevents strings from binding in the slots. Tusq XL offers better tuning stability especially when using a tremolo or bending strings. Tusq XL also has more of a midrange boost as compared to Tusq.
Dimensions:

• Length - 1.725 in. (43.83mm)
• Width - 0.185 in. (4.69mm)
• Height - 0.405 in. (10.30mm)
• E to E - 1.408 in. (35.77mm)

Set of six String Saver Classics for a Strat or Tele style guitar with a 2 3/16" string spacing. Features a brushed stainless steel finish. They have a small String Saver insert in the saddle to dramatically reduce string breakage and improve tuning stability. Included with the set is an extra set of slightly longer intonation screws to be used with a Telecaster along with a hex key to adjust the saddle heights. String Saver saddles are made with a unique combination of materials made to enhance tone and dramatically reduce string breakage.

The ResoMax 4mm bridge is made from Graphtech’s ResoMax alloy. ResoMax is lightweight, high strength, and full of harmonics that will leave your guitar dripping with tone. It comes preloaded with String Saver saddles to reduce string breakage and improve tuning stability. All ResoMax bridges feature Graphtech’s patented magnetic lock to the steel posts that come with it. 4mm posts are used in a lot of American and European-built guitars, and brands such as Gibson, Godin, and Duesenberg. Please see the measurement guide to verify compatibility. The ResoMax NV2 is loaded with Graphtech’s Patented String Saver Saddles. These saddles are impregnated with PTFE and will dramatically reduce string breakage and improve tuning performance.

ResoMax NV tailpiece is made from Graphtech’s lightweight, high-strength Resomax material that will increase harmonic content and leave your guitar dripping with tone. This is a great option to upgrade or replace the existing tailpiece on any electric guitar that currently has a standard tune-o-matic bridge and tailpiece combo. Equipped with AutoLock, this tailpiece magnetically locks the bridge to the body of the guitar without a tool making restringing a breeze. Graphtech’s Resomax tailpieces ship with metric posts and bushings. Please see the measurement guide to verify compatibility.

The Graphtech Sleek String Trees are a great option to replace the metal string trees on your Fender-style guitar or any guitar with string trees. Includes two Tusq XL string trees and three mounting screws. The height can be sanded down and an extra short screw is provided. TUSQ XL and Black TUSQ XL nuts are designed to boost guitar tone and performance. These precision-engineered nuts are made with a specially formulated material that couples the strings' vibrations to the neck and brings out the hidden harmonics and richness in every note. It is based on the highly resonant TUSQ man-made ivory but is impregnated with PTFE to improve the tuning performance of the guitar.

Set of 6 Ratio InvisoMatch standard installation plates, designed for easy installation of Ratio Calibrated Machine Heads. These have the modern Fender style two-pin mounting system (slightly larger than the Ratio two-pin mount). Use your guitar's existing mounting holes for a fast, perfect Ratio Installation.

Original Fender® Stratocaster tremolo arm (also known as "whammy bar") with tip. Metric M5 threading.

Original, made in USA, mounting rings for mini humbucker and Firebird pickups. These premium metal mounting rings offer an elegant upgrade to the standard plastic rings.

Precision 20:1 gear ratio enclosed Bass Guitar tuners. With a 7/16"-diameter string posts and threaded hex bushings. They require a 9/16"-diameter peghole for installation. Featuring sealed lubricated, cast housings and metal knobs. Mounting screws are included. Mounting hardware included. For 5-string bass. 3 Left, 2 Right.

Gretsch screw-on strap button for guitars, package of 2

This set of string guides includes the Gotoh RG15 and RG30 for string retention with a staggered height. One guide has a height of 2.5mm and the other has a height of 5mm achieved by using different sized standoffs. These string guides are a modern style machined metal with improved tuning stability. Mounting screws are included. String guides are also referred to as string trees or string retainers.

The B5, sometimes referred as the Bigsby “horseshoe” is designed for flat top solid body guitars. Attaching via four screws to a guitar’s top, the B5 is extremely versatile. B5s are common on many styles of guitars including SGs, Les Paul Jrs, Telecasters, and Rickenbacker 325s. Left-handed version.

• Model Name: B-5
• Series: Original Kalamazoo Line
• Manufacturing Method: Cast
• Manufacturing Material: Aluminum
• Approximate Weight: 287 Grams/10.1 oz.
• Overall Length: 4 3/4”/120.65mm
• Overall Width: 3 3/4”/95.3mm

Switchcraft Type 12B Littel-Jax stereo phone jack. Mates with standard ¼" plugs and is available with 0.25" inside diameter bushing. Stereo 3-Conductor double open circuit (does not have switched terminal). Includes nut and washer.

High quality acoustic end pin style jacks from Switchcraft. These nickel plated jacks have three conductors, a strain relief clamp, and a threaded shroud for a professional looking wiring job. The special strap nut can be removed to reveal a hex nut that can be used for external tightening of the jack.

At first blush, the KickAss™ might seem like a simple, heartfelt tribute to Leo Quan’s BadAss II®. A closer look, however, reveals significant improvements under the hood that put this bridge in a class of its own. Hipshot worked hard to ensure that the KickAss™ possesses the soul of the beloved original without being a knockoff.