| Item | Type | Frequency | Need | Price | Link | Substitutable | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phillips #1 Screwdriver | Tools | 99 | 10 | 0 | gotta have this! Used for intonation & hardwareGotta have this! Used for inton... | ||
| Tuner | Tools | 99 | 10 | 0 | I use a free phone app when possible, otherwise my digital tunerI use a free phone app when poss... | ||
| Fret Rocker | Tools | 99 | 10 | 8 | Offered as a set with fret mallet, fret protectors, etc. for $15Offered as a set with fret malle... | ||
| Wire Cutters | Tools | 90 | 10 | 0 | Gotta have these! | ||
| Allen Wrench, 1/16 | Tools | 90 | 10 | 1 | Used for setting saddle heights.Used for setting saddle heights. | ||
| Allen Wrench, 4mm | Tools | 60 | 10 | 0 | Used for truss rod adjustments. Often needed in various lengths. Use good quality only!Used for truss rod adjustments. ... | ||
| Needle-nose Pliers | Tools | 60 | 10 | 0 | I have two different sizes and both see plenty of use.I have two different sizes and b... | ||
| Soldering Iron | Tools | 50 | 10 | 0 | Only used on wiring jobs and fret removals, but indispensable for thoseOnly used on wiring jobs and fre... | ||
| Nut Files, light gauge | Tools | 30 | 10 | 125 | There is really no decent substitute for professional nut files.There is really no decent substi... | ||
| Peg Puller | Tools | 30 | 10 | 1 | Too cheap and too useful to not have at least one.Too cheap and too useful to not ... | ||
| Truss Rod Socket Wrench Set | Tools | 8 | 10 | 40 | Fits 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, 3/16 | Tools | 5 | 10 | 0 | Used for truss rod adjustments. Often needed in various lengths. Use good quality only!Used for truss rod adjustments. ... | ||
| Allen Wrench, 1/8 | Tools | 4 | 10 | 0 | Used for truss rod adjustments. Often needed in various lengths. Use good quality only!Used for truss rod adjustments. ... | ||
| Allen Wrench, 0.050 | Tools | 2 | 10 | 1 | Used for setting saddle heights on some vintage guitarsUsed for setting saddle heights ... | ||
| String Winder (attachment or hand tool)String Winder (attachment or han... | Tools | 90 | 9 | 7 | I prefer the cordless drill attachmentI prefer the cordless drill atta... | ||
| Calipers | Tools | 60 | 9 | 20 | Get a decent, but not necessarily expensive one.Get a decent, but not necessaril... | ||
| Wire Strippers | Tools | 30 | 9 | 27 | Buy | Automatic self adjusting wire stripper/ cutter/ crimper, 8 Inch multi pliers - No more cheap wire strippers for me!Automatic self adjusting wire st... | |
| Drill, cordless | Tools | 100 | 8 | 25 | You 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 Card | Tools | 90 | 8 | 0 | gauges 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/... | Tools | 60 | 8 | 0 | You could substitute a small adjustable, but dont! Stewmac sells this set at a reasonable price.You could substitute a small adj... | ||
| Hammer, small | Tools | 30 | 7 | 0 | many uses, including removing nuts and venting frustrations! :)Many uses, including removing nu... | ||
| Heat Gun | Tools | 90 | 6 | 0 | High wattage hair dryer might substitute. Used to loosen nut glue & shrink insulation tubingHigh wattage hair dryer might su... | ||
| Rule, 6 inch, metal | Tools | 90 | 5 | 0 | used for tapping pickups (testing) and measuring pole heightsUsed for tapping pickups (testin... | ||
| Xacto Knife | Tools | 30 | 5 | 0 | Single edge razor can substitute in many casesSingle edge razor can substitute... | ||
| Multimeter | Tools | 20 | 5 | 30 | An 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-MM | Tools | 4 | 5 | 16 | Buy | ||
| Screwdriver, flat | Tools | 12 | 4 | 0 | Used on many Tune-O-Matic bridges for height adjustments.Used on many Tune-O-Matic bridge... | ||
| Nut / saddle sanding jig | Tools | 5 | 3 | 35 | Buy | You can spend a lot more for the Elmer jig, but cheapies work fineYou can spend a lot more for the... | |
| Mallet, Fret | Tools | 15 | 2 | 0 | used 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 Picks | Tools | 15 | 2 | 5 | I have a cheap set from Harbor Freight. Occasionally helpful.I have a cheap set from Harbor F... | ||
| 35ยบ Fret End File | Tools | 2 | 2 | 40 | Buy | Speeds up beveling of fret ends after a refret.Speeds up beveling of fret ends ... | |
| Feeler Gauge, Automotive Type | Tools | 1 | 0 | 7 | Buy | Feeler 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 ... | Supplies | 25 | 10 | 8 | Buy | ||
| CA Glue - thin | Supplies | 35 | 9 | 15 | Buy | the 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