Read the fretboard instead of the frets.

Developed in our shop, the notched straightedge has become a standard for evaluating fretboards.The notches fit right over the frets so you can check the straightness ...

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Read the fretboard instead of the frets.

Developed in our shop, the notched straightedge has become a standard for evaluating fretboards.The notches fit right over the frets so you can check the straightness of the fretboard itself, without the interference of worn or badly-seated frets.

Made of machined stainless steel, satin-finished for easy marking with a pencil (cleans off easily).

Designed for checking the fretboard on guitars

One edge is notched for Gibson "long scale", plus Fender and Martin fretboards. The other edge fits Gibson's 24-3/4" scale, plus 25" Paul Reed Smith and Dobro® Scale.

Specs:

  • Length: 16-1/2" (420mm)
  • Width: 1-1/2" (38mm)
  • Thickness: .130" (3.25mm)


  • This is the Original Notched Straightedge, developed here at StewMac by Dan Erlewine and Don MacRostie
  • Our Notched Straightedge allows you to accurately check the flatness of your fingerboard, quickly measure neck relief, locate problem areas, and determine if truss rod adjustments are necessary
  • This tool can also be used to check your fret leveling by placing it directly on top of the frets
  • Our StewMac Notched Straightedge won't bend or dent as easily as the aluminum straightedges on the market