Dreamtop Set of 9 Guitar Radius Gauge Understring Radius Gauge String Gauges Luthier Tools for Guitar and Bass Setup
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Yes, it is simple to understand.
I'd go with China or the cheapest option; the quality isn't great, but they do the job.
This set of Radius Gauges is designed to fit all of the most popular guitar models from all of the major manufacturers. Many Gibson guitars have a 12" radius, while others start at the first fret with 12". By the time you reach the 12th or 15th fret, you'll have transitioned to a 14" radius. The average age of a Fender guitar is 9. Classical guitars, on the other hand, have a flatter fretboard and can have a radius of 18" or 20". The purpose of these radius cages is to first inspect the fretboard to determine its radius, and then to determine the correct gauge for that fretboard. Then you take the gauge over to the bridge and check to see if the radius of your saddle, bridge, and strings are the same or similar (to match string heights to fretboard radius). When the gauge perfectly fits the arc of the fretboard radius, you'll know you've found the right size. Between the gauge and the fretboard, there should be no or very little light.
I don't have any way of measuring precisely, but they're pretty darn accurate, if not exact. I've measured (on several of each) 7. 25, 9. 5 to 12 With my Fenders, especially on the lower radii. They're right on the money. Great for setups; I'm not sure if you'd get any more accuracy with a set from SrewMac, but who knows. I hope this has been of assistance.
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If you're lowering or raising your action on a non-aggressive non-aggressive non-aggressive non-ag Tune- If you want to make sure your radius is correct, you'll need a matic bridge. especially if you didn't think to count your turns and make sure they were all the same across saddles. If you have a compound radius fretboard like I do, slip under the strings at the pickup end of the fretboard and hold it up to a window or lamp to see if any light comes through. If that's the case, you're on the right track. I put the tool on top of the strings, just ahead of the saddles, and lowered and raised them until I got a consistent buzz across all six. I'm not sure if this is the correct method, but it worked for me. If the string is deadened or rings out instead of buzzing, it will be very obvious. br>br>They're a little bendy, so keep that in mind. They're also a pain to store because they get tangled up in each other. I arranged them in order and secured them with a twist tie through the holes in the tops of the handles. This turned out to be a good decision.
It wasn't exactly what I had hoped for. This set is attractive, appears to be well-made, and is not inexpensive. It does what it says on the tin, and I like it, but I hoped they'd be thin enough to fit under the strings at the fret board. They don't have anything. Oh well, I suppose they're not made that thin. Many previous reviews stated that they had sharp edges that needed to be sanded down to make them safer to use; however, I did not find that with these; perhaps I lucked out or the manufacturer read the reviews and fixed the issues? I'm not sure, but the set I received are smooth all the way around and do work to find the radius of the neck and go under the strings at the bridge or before the neck to ensure your strings are at the proper angle to match the radius of your neck. They're perfect for me!.
I've tried them out on a few guitars and a bass so far. I'm not a professional luthier; rather, I prefer to do my own work. The 9. I'm pleased so far with the accuracy of the 5 and 12 inch radius gauges. The only disadvantage is that the individual gauge numbers are difficult to read. They are etched into the handle portion rather than stamped.
The part that sits beneath the string is a little taller than StewMac's gauges, but I suppose that depends on your budget. I would pay the extra money for StewMac's if I had to do it all over again, but these will suffice for now, and I didn't notice any uncomfortably sharp edges as mentioned in other reviews. The edges were not always round, but they were also not always sharp.
While I have no way of knowing for sure, the expected guages perfectly matched the radii of my LP and Strat, so I assume they are accurate - or the fretboards and gauges are both out by the same amount. br>br>Having these on hand is convenient. They're what I use to set or double-check string height.
These appear to be fairly correct. The edges, however, are extremely sharp. I hacked my finger to shreds. However, a light filing to burnish or chamfer the edges was required. That problem was easily solved by giving it a good go over with some 000 Steel Wool. You won't be able to remove the markings because they are etched. These gauges are of excellent quality, aside from the sharp edges. From what I've seen, they all seem to be fairly accurate. They aren't quite as good as Stew Mack's, but they aren't nearly as expensive. It was a wise decision.
These are made of the most inexpensive material known to man. It's not of good quality. It accomplishes the task, however. I'd buy it again, but it wouldn't have been as flimsy if it hadn't been so thin.
And I have no way of knowing if it is 100% correct - My 9. At 9, a 5" radius strat was read. 5. However, there was a SMALL gap between the board and the radius gauge in the middle. But it's good enough for me to figure out which fretboard radiuses my guitars have. In general, I'm pleased with them.
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