Precision Truss Rod Neck Relief Gauge Tool

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.

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.

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.

simple - right tool for the right job

Nice item, well made and accurate.

You can get a whole lot more feeler gauges for a whole lot less money. I will say that, since I only setup my guitars a couple times a year it's nice to have a reminder of how to use this written right on the product.

MusicNomad seems to be attempting to simplify the DIY process with many of their new tools. And with much success. As any aspiring DIY self-luthier knows, there are numerous differing guitar specs and setup variables as there are guitar brands. These MusicNomad gauges seem to use the most common settings based on categories of guitars, such as acoustic versus electric. The instructions for use and measurement are printed on the gauge tool itself. I have several of these gauges for different measurements and I’ve been very happy with the results from using them.

Very useful. Just buy...

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.

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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.

I have been setting up my guitars for years now, and I have a cheaper set of feeler gauges that I always use, and they’re fine, but I find this gauge set to be of high quality. The pick capo it comes with is surprisingly useful, does what it’s supposed to. Of note, the MN method states to hold down the 12th fret (with pick capo at the first fret) while sliding the gauge under the 6th fret. When watching the MN how-to video, I noticed the tech was holding down the 12th fret relative to capo, so technically the 13th fret, and the gauge went under the 6th fret relative to capo, so technically the 7th fret. This is important to note as it will give you a more accurate reading. Anyways, nice gauge set and I’m pleased with my purchase.