MusicNomad Precision Truss Rod Neck Relief Gauge Tool (MN600)

If you're like me, and you prefer to do the set-ups and maintenance on your guitar, this neck relief gauge tool is a must have. It consists of three feeler gauges, one for electric guitar, one for classical guitar, and one for acoustic guitar/bass guitar, and a "pick capo", which when used per the instructions, will determine if your guitar's neck needs a truss rod adjustment. The instructions are laser-etched on the tool and easy to read and follow, which really helps demystify the process of adjusting a truss rod, which even experienced guitar players are sometimes reluctant to attempt, but it is not nearly as difficult as many believe, especially when using tools like this one. So if you want to keep your guitar playing and sounding great, and you don't want to find and pay a guitar-tech every time your guitar needs a set-up, then this tool is a must have, and one that will pay for itself the first time you use it.

Great tool for nut slotting! Super accurate!

This is a really well-thought-out truss rod relief gauge, and it ended up being a bigger upgrade than I expected. I was initially reluctant because I already owned a traditional feeler gauge, but what sold me on this one was the fact that it comes clean and grease-free, with only the sizes you actually need for guitar setups. The simplified size selection makes setup faster and less annoying, especially compared to traditional gauges that include way too many unused measurements. The markings are clear, easy to read, and the included reference system is genuinely helpful when you’re dialing things in. I was also pleasantly surprised that the pick capo isn’t a gimmick. It works very well for holding down the first fret and feels more consistent than some traditional capos, which can add unnecessary tension. Being able to make adjustments with it in place is a nice bonus rather than a requirement. The gauge itself is compact, solidly made, and fits perfectly into a small tool case. Overall, it’s a clean, simple, and very effective tool that reflects MusicNomad’s “keep it simple” approach. If you do regular setups, this is an excellent upgrade over a standard feeler gauge.

I was surprised at how small it was. HOWEVER, it works very well as it purports and the size is convenient for carrying in your case or gig bag. The Music Nomad video about how oily other gauges from tool sellers is not an exaggeration. This does the job, the white on black is very easy on the eyes, it's not oily, and IMO it's great for checking neck relief and making adjustments as needed. It looks to be durable and I'm am more than pleased with it, its use, and the measurement accuracy. Simple to use. They even give you a "pick capo" which is really just a pick that works well to hold down the strings at the first fret to free your hand to hold, touch at other (e.g. 6th or 12th fret) and make adjustments as needed while holding the guitar in playing position which is the proper way to check.

got it for helping to adjust my bass neck. this worked well

I have bought luthier tools from Music Nomad in the past, and have always been satisfied with my purchases. I decided to buy these because my other feeler gauges had bent. These work well for what they are, and get the job done. With that being said, I feel like you could just buy a set of standard feeler gauges, and they would perform the exact same, but with more options and likely half the cost. Nonetheless, I am happy with the purchase, and will continue get get use out of these.

Great tool and easy enough directions on how to use to make sure the neck relief on your guitar(s) is set properly. Wish I would have bought it sooner.

Needed item to recalibrate your string height so that your guitar can sound its best.

La qualité music nomade. Un gain de temps phénoménal pour le réglage du manche. J'ai pu comparer avec une règle à cran, et ça la vaut très largement.

Perfect for setting up an old P-bass Useful tool for the money

Exelente producto. Si no tienes experiencia es muy buena referencia y si tienes experiencia facilita el trabajo.

Il kit indispensabili se siete maniaci della regolazione del truss rod. Diversamente dalla totalità degli spessimetri da officina, queste non sono lubrificate a olio e possono essere usate in musica. Da bassista il mio voto è 10 e lode.

Helpful on tool information. I checked for neck relief.