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Guitar Repair Tool List

ItemTypeFrequencyNeedPriceLinkSubstitutableComment
Phillips #1 ScrewdriverTools99100gotta have this! Used for intonation & hardwareGotta have this! Used for inton...
TunerTools99100I use a free phone app when possible, otherwise my digital tunerI use a free phone app when poss...
Fret RockerTools99108Offered as a set with fret mallet, fret protectors, etc. for $15Offered as a set with fret malle...
Wire CuttersTools90100Gotta have these!
Allen Wrench, 1/16Tools90101Used for setting saddle heights.Used for setting saddle heights.
Allen Wrench, 4mmTools60100Used for truss rod adjustments. Often needed in various lengths. Use good quality only!Used for truss rod adjustments. ...
Needle-nose PliersTools60100I have two different sizes and both see plenty of use.I have two different sizes and b...
Soldering IronTools50100Only used on wiring jobs and fret removals, but indispensable for thoseOnly used on wiring jobs and fre...
Nut Files, light gaugeTools3010125There is really no decent substitute for professional nut files.There is really no decent substi...
Peg PullerTools30101Too cheap and too useful to not have at least one.Too cheap and too useful to not ...
Truss Rod Socket Wrench SetTools81040Fits many Gibson-type guitars. 3 3 sockets: 1/4; 9/32; 5/16 Slimmer than normal sockets, to fit inside truss access.Fits many Gibson-type guitars. ...
Allen Wrench, 3/16Tools5100Used for truss rod adjustments. Often needed in various lengths. Use good quality only!Used for truss rod adjustments. ...
Allen Wrench, 1/8Tools4100Used for truss rod adjustments. Often needed in various lengths. Use good quality only!Used for truss rod adjustments. ...
Allen Wrench, 0.050Tools2101Used for setting saddle heights on some vintage guitarsUsed for setting saddle heights ...
String Winder (attachment or hand tool)String Winder (attachment or han...Tools9097I prefer the cordless drill attachmentI prefer the cordless drill atta...
CalipersTools60920Get a decent, but not necessarily expensive one.Get a decent, but not necessaril...
Wire StrippersTools30927BuyAutomatic self adjusting wire stripper/ cutter/ crimper, 8 Inch multi pliers - No more cheap wire strippers for me!Automatic self adjusting wire st...
Drill, cordlessTools100825You can spend from $20 to $120. I have 2 gooduns and 1 cheapie - they all work great. I keep one setup as a screw gun with a Phillips tip, one used as drill and one with rewinder tip. I also have a smaller screw gun for pickguard screws, etc.You can spend from $20 to $120. ...
String Gauge CardTools9080gauges made from string clippings can often substitute, but its nearly indispensableGauges made from string clipping...
Wrench Set, open, 3/8 x 10mm/ 7/16 x 12mm & 1/2 x 14mmWrench Set, open, 3/8 x 10mm/ 7/...Tools6080You could substitute a small adjustable, but dont! Stewmac sells this set at a reasonable price.You could substitute a small adj...
Hammer, smallTools3070many uses, including removing nuts and venting frustrations! :)Many uses, including removing nu...
Heat GunTools9060High wattage hair dryer might substitute. Used to loosen nut glue & shrink insulation tubingHigh wattage hair dryer might su...
Rule, 6 inch, metalTools9050used for tapping pickups (testing) and measuring pole heightsUsed for tapping pickups (testin...
Xacto KnifeTools3050Single edge razor can substitute in many casesSingle edge razor can substitute...
MultimeterTools20530An ohmmeter will do, since thats all you will use 99% of the time in guitar work.An ohmmeter will do, since thats...
Allen Wrench Sets SAE-MMTools4516Buy
Screwdriver, flatTools1240Used on many Tune-O-Matic bridges for height adjustments.Used on many Tune-O-Matic bridge...
Nut / saddle sanding jigTools5335BuyYou can spend a lot more for the Elmer jig, but cheapies work fineYou can spend a lot more for the...
Mallet, FretTools1520used to seat frets and "persuade" various components. Offered in a set with fret rocker, fret protectors for $15Used to seat frets and "persuade...
Dental Tool PicksTools1525I have a cheap set from Harbor Freight. Occasionally helpful.I have a cheap set from Harbor F...
35ยบ Fret End FileTools2240BuySpeeds up beveling of fret ends after a refret.Speeds up beveling of fret ends ...
Feeler Gauge, Automotive TypeTools107BuyFeeler gauges made from string clippings are more useful for relief measuring, but the flat style gauges can be helpful in some types of nut slot measuring.Feeler gauges made from string c...
Sandpaper, 120 To 3000 Assorted GritSandpaper, 120 To 3000 Assorted ...Supplies25108Buy
CA Glue - thinSupplies35915Buythe assorted tips are needed. Medium viscosity is needed too but if only getting one, get thin.The assorted tips are needed. Me...

Total Items: 34 Total Cost: $411