Guitar Maintenance: Tool Kit

Would recommend the MusicNomad toolkits. I think I own 2 of them. They're high quality silkscreened metal cases with a variety of needed tools for guitar maintenance and repair.

I think I've got the 2 case toolkit set minus the zippered pocket portfolio. Not cheap, and I'm almost sure you can find each toolkit separately at a better price.

Amazon product ASIN B08NFK1VWP
 
Out of all the "specialised " tools the one I would recommend is an action measure, these are better than even the best engineer rule. Don't bother with radius gauges and long straight edges unless you get in to full refrets.
This type with etched numbers.
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It can also double as a short straight edge to spot a high or low fret. Don't get a fret rocker either because it is misleading if you're new to this, all it tells you is if the one in the middle is higher than the other two and without additional information its at best half a story.
 
Andy Eagle said:
Out of all the "specialised " tools the one I would recommend is an action measure, these are better than even the best engineer rule. Don't bother with radius gauges and long straight edges unless you get in to full refrets.
This type with etched numbers.
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It can also double as a short straight edge to spot a high or low fret. Don't get a fret rocker either because it is misleading if you're new to this, all it tells you is if the one in the middle is higher than the other two and without additional information its at best half a story.
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This!! ^

Always amazed at just how a small adjustment in action affects playability
 
I picked up a string gauge many years ago great tool to have just used it working on a home made telecaster guitar. Really comes in handy.
 
Andy Eagle said:
Out of all the "specialised " tools the one I would recommend is an action measure, these are better than even the best engineer rule. Don't bother with radius gauges and long straight edges unless you get in to full refrets.
This type with etched numbers.
View attachment 133839
It can also double as a short straight edge to spot a high or low fret. Don't get a fret rocker either because it is misleading if you're new to this, all it tells you is if the one in the middle is higher than the other two and without additional information its at best half a story.
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This!
And I also have a Fret Rocker which a friend made from stainless steel with a CNC for me.
 
I'm an HVAC tech by trade and also a tool nut. A tool snob if you will. Quality tools are safe! Good thing guitar maintenance doesn't veer toward life threatening situations.

Electrical tools I like, Kline or Knipex
Allen (Hex) keys I like, Allen brand, Kline, or Bondhus
Screwdrivers I like, Vessel JIS drivers
Wrenches I like, old sears owned craftsman
Soldering station I like, Weller

For on the go or fixing something at a gig I have a Titanium Leatherman, and a fold up CruzTools that has served me well for over 20 years.

I have the Music Nomad Driver kit and Truss Rod kit. They're OK. I find the hex keys have a bit too much play to trust on a truss rod nut. I prefer long T-Handle Kline keys.

I have several set up gauges and my favorite is the black Fret Guru gauge. The silver/white print on the black background is easier for me to see.

Amazon product ASIN B07YK61YM6
 
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