Notched Guitar Neck Straightedge – Black Metal

The notched guitar neck straightedge is an essential tool for accurately checking the straightness of a fretted neck.
This notched guitar neck straightedge allows you to work without interference from the frets thanks to its notched profile.
It is used before any setup, fret levelling or truss rod adjustment.

Made from black metal, this lutherie notched straightedge offers good rigidity and excellent dimensional stability.
The notched guitar neck straightedge rests directly on the fretboard, ensuring a reliable reading of its actual relief.
The notches correspond to standard fret positions on common electric and acoustic guitars.

This guitar neck straightness checking tool makes it easy to identify a dip, a hump or a slight twist.
It is particularly useful when fitting a new neck or after changing string gauge.
It is simple to use and requires no advanced lutherie skills for a visual check.

The black finish reduces unwanted reflections under workshop lighting.
This lutherie notched straightedge is suitable for careful hobbyists and professionals alike.
It fits naturally into a precise, methodical setup process.

This guitar neck adjustment tool is not a substitute for a certified metrology straightedge.
Nevertheless, it provides a reliable, practical and consistent solution for routine adjustments.
Its format suits the most common Fender- and Gibson-style necks, with one scale length on each side.

For best results, we recommend using this guitar neck straightness checking tool together with relief-measuring feeler gauges.

It is a natural part of a careful, repeatable setup process.
A simple, effective and durable accessory for the guitar workshop.

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To learn more about adjusting your guitar neck, see this page.