Can it set up a bass or an acoustic guitar?

Yes. The gauges are not scale-specific, so they work on electric, acoustic, bass and folk guitars. The notched edge must match your scale length to sit on the frets correctly.

Does it include files for leveling or crowning frets?

No. The fret leveling tool checks and marks work; you still need a leveling beam, a crowning file and abrasives to dress frets.

Do I need to remove the strings to use the notched straight edge?

Yes. The notches straddle the frets and rest on the fretboard, so the strings come off for that check. The action ruler and rocker work with strings on.

Is it enough for a first setup?

It covers the measuring side: relief, action, nut height and high frets. You will still need the right truss rod wrench and nut files for the guitar you are working on.

Guitar Setup Tool Kit – Precise String & Neck Alignment

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Our take on the Guitar Setup Tool Kit – Precise String & Neck Alignment

This is a four-piece stainless steel setup kit for guitar necks and frets: a notched straight edge, a string action ruler, a fret rocker and a fret leveling tool. It covers the core measurements of a home setup — neck relief, string height at the nut and bridge, and high frets — on electric, acoustic, bass and folk guitars. It is a measuring and checking set, not a full fret-dressing kit: there is no crowning file, no nut file set and no truss rod tool. Compared with buying a luthier's straight edge and action gauge separately, it puts the common checks in one rust-proof bundle, which suits players who do their own setups and techs who want a spare set in the gig bag.

Best forPlayers learning to do their own setupsStage and touring techs who need portable gaugesChecking neck relief and string action before adjusting a truss rodSpotting high frets before deciding on a fret level

Pros

Four core setup gauges in one set
Stainless steel, so it resists rust and stays flat
Notched edge reads fretboard level with the strings off
Action ruler covers string height, nut and bridge slot depth
Works on electric, acoustic, bass and folk guitars

Cons

No fret crowning file, nut files or truss rod wrench included
Thin steel edges can feel sharp on bare hands
Notched edge fits common scale lengths, not every fan-fret or short-scale board
Rocker only flags high frets; it does not fix them

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4-piece stainless steel set for neck straightness and height
Rust-proof stainless steel construction for durable, long-lasting use
Measures string height, bridge slot depth, nut height, and pickup polepiece
Helps verify fretboard level across multiple frets and ensure accurate setup
Works across electric, acoustic, bass, and folk guitars
Handy for neck alignment checks

Returns: Free, easy and hassle-free returns on every order
Shipping: Orders currently take 5-10 business days to process before shipping
In the box: Neck notched straight edge, String action ruler, Fret rocker height gauge, Fret leveling tool

About the Guitar Setup Tool Kit – Precise String & Neck Alignment

This guitar setup tool kit is a 4-piece set of luthier tools for checking neck alignment, string action, and fret level. The tools are made of rust-proof stainless steel. The set can be used for home setups, in repair shops, and by stage techs.

The kit includes a neck notched straight edge, a string action ruler, a fret rocker height gauge, and a fret leveling tool. Together they measure string height, bridge slot depth, nut height, and pickup polepiece height. They also help verify that the fretboard is level across multiple frets.

The tools work on electric, acoustic, bass, and folk guitars.

Material: Rust-proof stainless steel
Pieces: 4
Measures: String height, bridge slot depth, nut height, pickup polepiece
Compatibility: Electric, acoustic, bass, and folk guitars
In the box: Neck notched straight edge, string action ruler, fret rocker height gauge, fret leveling tool

Questions and answers

What is included in the kit?: A notched straight edge, a string action ruler, a fret rocker height gauge and a fret leveling tool. All four are stainless steel.
Can it set up a bass or an acoustic guitar?: Yes. The gauges are not scale-specific, so they work on electric, acoustic, bass and folk guitars. The notched edge must match your scale length to sit on the frets correctly.
Does it include files for leveling or crowning frets?: No. The fret leveling tool checks and marks work; you still need a leveling beam, a crowning file and abrasives to dress frets.
Do I need to remove the strings to use the notched straight edge?: Yes. The notches straddle the frets and rest on the fretboard, so the strings come off for that check. The action ruler and rocker work with strings on.
Is it enough for a first setup?: It covers the measuring side: relief, action, nut height and high frets. You will still need the right truss rod wrench and nut files for the guitar you are working on.
Where is the Guitar Setup Tool Kit – Precise String & Neck Alignment cheapest?: At VXB.com Bearings, for $49.99, as of our latest check.

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