MusicNomad Precision Nut Height Slotting Gauge Tool (MN601), Silver

There are lots of options for measuring gaps like this tool does, but it's super convenient to have a set of the common sizes in a convenient holder. The Music Nomad tools are a little bit pricey (not as bad as stuff from StewMac), but they are high quality. I think they're well worth it and recommend them, I use them all the time for guitar setups. Also recommend all their YT videos that show specifically how to use their tools for setups.

I used to set my guitar action by feel. Then I got this tool. Turns out, my "feel" was terrible. This gauge is incredibly precise. It tells you exactly how much height you have at the first fret. The markings are clear enough that I don't even need my reading glasses (okay, maybe just a little squinting). If you work on your own guitars, this is essential. It prevents the dreaded "string buzz" or the equally dreaded "bleeding fingers from action that is too high."

Great product and easy to use!

This is a handy, accurate gauge with thicknesses optimized for checking the first fret string height (to validate nut slot height). I found that judging the gap between the string and the gauge by sight is difficult. I settled on slightly pressing the string against the gauge. If there is any movement at all, then there is still a gap there. If there is no movement, you might still need to try a thinner gauge on that string to box in the reading. I really didn't believe that my Taylor 6-string (with pickup electronics) came from the factory with bad nut height, but I was hearing buzzing on some open strings and needed a sanity check. It turns out that this type of buzzing is endemic with these type of Taylor guitars, caused by unwanted contact between the cabling and components inside the body of the guitar. I couldn't locate the source of the buzz, but shortly after purchasing this gauge, the buzzing went away by itself.

Looks are deceiving! Blades are great! Should be in a traditional feeler gauge holder so the blades will stay closed until use! These are not.

Just right for setting superb action!

Works great

This set of stainless steel feeler gauges is a handy tool for amateur or professional guitarists or luthiers. A major plus is that there is no messy oil coating unlike general-purpose feeler gauges typically found in hardware stores. The blades fold easily into the sturdy plastic handle, which has simple instructions on the use of the gauges and interpretation of the results. The product is well made, compactly sized, and reasonably priced.

All gauges in one location. Used it to check depths and it's good to know it's there when and if I need new nuts.

I have a set of feeler gauges that I’ve used for years to check neck relief, but this set is quite nice to use, like MN’s other gauge sets, it’s well-thought out. The handle and the relative stubby-ness of the gauges makes it easy to use at the first fret. Watch MN’s how-to videos. I used this in conjunction with their nut files on my acoustic and I had excellent results, even though it was my first time attempting nut slot filing.

Todo ok

Very handy for guitar set up of the nut associated with their music nomad truss rod and action measurement set , it gives a standard reference very useful to setup any guitar,after that you can find your own way for adjustment but you are not lost in the middle of nowhere,once you have the sets go to youtube to see their tutorial videos

Feels flimsy and cheap but does the job. Way too expensive.