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2 USA & Canada call toll-free 800-848-2273 • Order online at stewmac.com Catalog Index “These are the soldering tools How to order, page 98 Tools I rely on in my guitar shop.” Accessories 80-82 Banjo supplies 84-87 –Erick Coleman, StewMac tech advisor Bending iron 25

and guitar repairman Bindings & purfings 34-37, 91 Bindings/Inlays/ Blueprints/plans 90, 94 Pickguards Bodies: guitar, bass 75-76 Books 94-96 Bridges: acoustic guitar 63, 71 NEW SR-137 Soldering Iron: electric guitar, bass 64-71 resonator guitar 87 The Turbo Button gives you banjo 86, mandolin 88, violin 91 Finishes extra heat when you need it! ukulele 92 Bridge pins 63 The SR-137 soldering iron runs at 15 watts—just right Calipers 8, 24 for guitar electronics. But this iron has a neat trick: Clamps 22, 23, 25, 26 a Turbo Heat Button for a temporary boost of heat. Crack and brace repair 22, 25, 26 Electronics Most guitar wiring requires a delicate pencil-tip iron, but Dulcimer supplies 93 sometimes you need more: like soldering to the back of Electronics 45-55 control pots, or grounding a tremolo spring claw—you Electronic tuners 81 know how long that can take! The Turbo Heat Button Engraving supplies 37 briefy raises the temperature to over 800°F. Files 4, 8, 10-12, 26, 27, 30, 31 Solomon SR-137 Turbo Heat Soldering Iron Hardware Fingerboards 77 #0507 USA, 110v Extra heat comes in handy for larger parts Finishing supplies 40-44, 82 #0607 International, 220v like this tremolo spring claw. $29.95 Fretting supplies 8-16 Glues 39, 44 Kits: acoustic guitar 97 Wooden parts The Fine Tip will get the most use. The Soldering Stand is a must- mandolin 90, violin 91, ukulele 92 This tip comes with the SR-137, but it’s have. The last thing you want is a Knobs 58, 60, 72 smart to keep a spare in your shop. scorching hot soldering iron rolling Measuring and rules 14, 16 around on your workbench. 1/32" Fine Tip #0527 $3.19 Mandolin supplies 88-90 “I keep one of these clamped on the Necks: guitar, bass 75-78 The Chisel Tip gives wide contact corner of my bench.” –Erick

for larger joints. Good for grounding banjo 84, violin 91 Accessories control pots and tremolo spring claws. Solomon Soldering Stand Nuts & saddles 5, 6, 7, 65, 68, 69, 71 1/8" Chisel Tip #0528 $3.19 #0506 $9.90 banjo 86-87, mandolin 91 Pearl inlay supplies 36, 37 Pickguards 38, 39, 46, 47 Pickups: acoustic guitar 45

electric guitar, bass 46-49, 50, 67 Resonator Guitar banjo 86, mandolin 90, violin 91 Reamers 20, 21, 30, 46, 85, 90 NEW StewMac Soldering Aids Specialized tools that fit where your fingers Resonator guitar supplies 83 won’t. 12 different tips for holding wires, Router bits 28, 32, 33, 35, 37, 38, 74 cleaning away old solder, and positioning tiny Routing tools & jigs 28, 32, 33, 35 parts. These little guys fnd lots of other uses in Sanding tools 26, 43 Banjo the shop too. #0521 $6.95 Saws 4, 7, 14, 15, 30, 36 Scrapers and planers 7, 26, 34 String spacing and action 4, 7, 16 Ukulele, Dulcimer Strings and stringwinders 83, 90, 91 Mandolin, Violin Tailpieces: guitar 66, 67, 70, 71, 87 banjo 87, mandolin 90, violin 91 Wire Stripper/Cutter Fine-guage Wire Stripper Templates 14, 28, 38, 68 Two tools in one! Handles even the tiniest wires! Tremolo supplies 69-71 Strips insulation cleanly. Flip the handles Strips insulation from wires, AWG20 Truss rods & wrenches 19, 74, 90

around and the tool becomes a side down to 30 gauge, and cleanly strips Tuning machines: guitar, bass 56-62 Books/DVDs cutter for trimming wire! #1605 $19.95 cloth push-back wire. #1606 $9.50 mandolin 89-90, ukulele 92 at stewmac.com Tuning pegs: banjo 86 violin 91, ukulele 92, dulcimer 93 See more of our soldering products on page 51 Videos (DVDs) 88, 94-97 Violin supplies 91 Catalog #142, 2016. Printed in USA. © Stewart-MacDonald. All rights reserved. No part of this catalog may be reproduced in any form without written Vises 20 Acoustic Kits permission. We make reference to several registered trademarks in our catalog. This is done solely as an aid to our customers to help them determine if Stewart-MacDonald replacement parts will work in their applications. This catalog is printed on recycled paper. Wood: guitar 75-79, banjo 83 If you wish to modify receipt of future mail offers from us, call 800-848-2273. In accordance with California Proposition 65, we issue the following warning mandolin 88, violin 91 to our California customers: Some of the products in this catalog, such as certain lacquers, solvents and stains, may contain chemicals known to the State dulcimer 93 of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For additional information visit: stewmac.com/Prop65 Wrenches 18, 19, 25, 29, 71, 83, 92 Product prices and speciﬁcations are subject to change. Please visit stewmac.com for current prices. Orders received by 4pm EST weekdays are shipped the same day 3 Tools For Nut Making 6 fles 12 cutting Save! widths Smooth round- bottom slots

Essential Nut Making Tool Set Professional tools for precision Gauged Nut Slotting Files nut slotting and shaping Try these professional edge-cut files for nut • Double-edge .012"/.020" nut file #4541 slotting and you’ll leave your needle files and • Double-edge .026"/.032" nut file #4542 makeshift tools behind! They produce round- • Double-edge .036"/.042" nut file #4543 bottom slots, so the strings can seat smoothly in Double-edge • Double-edge .050"/.060" nut file #4544 the nut without buzzing or binding. Each tem- • Nut & saddle shaping files #4556, below pered chrome-alloy steel file features twin 4" Nut Slotting Files • Gauged .010" saw #3570, below cutting edges. Choose from a variety of widths, These durable, efficient slotting files are widely used • Feeler gauge set #1811, page 7 and be ready for any instrument. Among our in guitar shops. Each 9/16" x 7-5/8" steel file cuts on • Nut & saddle vise #1816, page 7 at stewmac.com most popular tools, these precision files help the rounded edges only, and tapers from the center • String spacing rule #0673, page 7 you get the job done quickly and accurately. to a different thickness on each edge. The set of • FREE nut making instructions six files does the work of twelve for most stringed Standard widths #5350 $213.27 Save $26.36 instruments, including basses. Cutting edges are .010" .032" #0821 #0831 approximately 3-7/8" long. Rubber-coated handles. #0823 .013" #0832 .035" #0827 .016" #0833 .042" Edges Each file .012"/.020" #0828 .020" #5313 .046" #4541 tapers #4542 .026"/.032" #0829 .024" #0834 .050" to two .036"/.042" #0830 .028" #0835 .056" different #4543 #4544 .050"/.060" $13.73 each cutting edge thicknesses #4545 .075"/.090" Each at stewmac.com Nut fles for bass #4546 .105"/.120" $27.34 #4551 .065" #5314 .085" #4547 Complete set of 6 $150.92 Save $13.12 Gauged #4554 .105" Saws Pull-cut teeth You can rock a nut slotting fle back and $16.27 each Tip: for smoother forth while cutting, to form a slightly wider slot You can quickly jam-free sawing for “in between” string gauges. rough-in new nut slots Nut with these low-profile pull-cut saws, and save your Guitar foss! nut files to refine the depth and width. Handy for Seating trimming nuts, saddles, and other small parts too. Files Mitchell Each saw has a 5" x 7/16" steel blade with 22 teeth You can Abrasive Cord per inch, and a turned wooden handle. quickly Try polishing nut slots #3570 .010" #3573 .025" and easily Medium with Mitchell Abrasive #3571 .015" #3574 .030" #3606 Set of 5 clean and cut Cord. It helps the strings move smoothly, for more #3572 .020" $9.62 each $42.81 Save $5.29 square a neck’s nut Smooth accurate and reliable tuning. Use it in metal bridge mounting surfaces with sides saddle string notches to help prevent premature these sturdy files. The 4" string breakage too. Mitchell Abrasive Cord is Nut & fine and med ium-tooth coated with durable silicon carbide microgrit. Fine cut Saddle surfaces cut only the • Smoothes nut and bridge bottom of the gluing area, leaving the walls of the slots to end string buzz Shaping Files nut channel smooth. For a snug and accurate fit, • Cleans screw threads Special files for each file is slightly narrower than the nut width. • Smoothes the string roughing-in and 7-3/8" long, with rubber-coated handles. slots in bridge pin holes fine-shaping nuts #5055 For 1/8"-wide nut ...... $23.10 12-foot roll Each and saddles. Each #5056 For 3/16"-wide nut ...... $25.33 #6125 .015", 200-grit $6.10 10" steel file has a rubber-coated handle #5057 For 1/4"-wide nut ...... $39.66 #6126 .018", 200-grit $5.95 and two different 5-3/4" x 1/4" cutting surfaces. #6127 .030", 200-grit $5.95 #5060 All 3 sizes $79.28 Save $8.81 The set of two gives you four cuts in all: coarse, #6128 .055", 150-grit $5.95 medium, fine, and extra fine. The narrow 1/8" #6129 Set of all 4 grits edges have no teeth. You can quickly refine a blank $22.51 Save $1.44 nut to a graceful shape, ready for final polishing. at stewmac.com #4556 Set of 2 $29.57 Graphite lubricant Tap-Ease™ in a handy paste File Cleaning Brush Apply in nut slots Cutting Lubricant Brass bristles quickly clean fine-cut files. for smoother tuning. Apply like a crayon to saw blades Each Each, 6+ 3/4" x 1-5/8" with steel finger grip. 1/4-ounce container. #3413 $6.82 $5.46 and files to reduce friction, for smoother cuts and

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Blank Bone Nuts Shaped & Slotted Bone has been traditionally favored for quality instruments. We offer Bone Nuts & Saddles bleached-white and harder unbleached vintage-look bone. Final trimming, Genuine “Saves me up to an hour per job. fling, sanding, and slotting are needed. bone tone, My favorite for great tone too.” with less work! —Erick Coleman, tech advisor Bone bridge saddles for acoustic guitars These super-hard vintage-look unbleached bone Each, Each, nuts are StewMac exclusives, researched by our Nut Making DVD Length x height x thickness Each 12+ 24+ repair experts from factory specs. The starter slots #6030 Bleached bone $5.39 $4.64 $3.99 page 96 Blank, 4-1/4" x 15/32" x 3/32" make final filing easy, and proportional spacing #6030-V Unbleached bone $6.97 $5.99 $5.16 means thicker strings won’t feel crowded to the player. Minor trimming, filing, and sanding are Blank, 4-1/4" x 15/32" x 9/64" #6031 Bleached bone $6.17 $5.31 $4.57 #6031-V Unbleached bone $8.55 $7.35 $6.33 usually all you’ll need to do. Players love the tone, and repair shops love the time savings. Blank, 4" x 1/2" x 1/4" #6032 Bleached bone $10.25 $8.81 $7.58 Slotted/shaped nuts for Gibson® guitars Shaped, 4-1/4" x 25/64" x 3/32" #6033 Bleached bone $12.34 $10.61 $9.13 A 1-13/32" (6012-VS) Martin-style, 20" top radius #6033-V Unbleached bone $12.79 $11.00 $9.46 A D A 1-21/64" (6013-VS) B 23/64" (6012-VS) B B 21/64" (6013-VS) Shaped, 4" x 25/64" x 1/8" #6034 Bleached bone $12.95 $11.14 $9.58 C 1-3/4" (6012-VS) Gibson-style, 10" top radius #6034-V Unbleached bone $12.95 $11.14 $9.58 C C 1-45/64" (6013-VS) String D 3/16" (all) Radius spread Each Each, 12+ Each, 24+ ® #6012-VS 12" Standard $15.45 $13.29 $11.43 3/16" bone nuts for Gibson guitars Each, Each, END Length x height x thickness Each 12+ 24+ #6013-VS 12" Narrow $15.45 $13.29 $11.43 SIDE Blank, 2-3/16" x 7/16" x 3/16" #6010 Bleached bone $4.95 $4.26 $3.66 #6010-V Unbleached bone $5.96 $5.13 $4.41 Slotted/shaped nuts for Fender guitars A D A 1-13/32" (all) Shaped, 1-5/8" x 21/64" x 3/16" #6011 Bleached bone $10.95 $9.42 $8.10 B 15/64" (6001-VS, 6004-VS) END B B 7/32" (6002-VS, 6003-VS) with 12" top radius #6011-V Unbleached bone $11.95 $10.28 $8.84 C 1-45/64" (all) SIDE C D 1/8" (all) Shaped, 1-45/64" x 21/64" x 3/16" #6012 Bleached bone $10.95 $9.42 $8.10 Top Bottom with 12" top radius #6012-V Unbleached bone $11.95 $10.28 $8.84 radius radius Each Each, 12+ Each, 24+ #6001-VS 7-1/4" 7-1/4" $14.98 $12.88 $11.09 1/4" bone nuts for Martin & classical guitars #6004-VS 7-1/4" Flat $14.98 $12.88 $11.09 Each, Each, #6002-VS 10" 10" $14.98 $12.88 $11.09 END Length x height x thickness Each 12+ 24+ #6003-VS 10" Flat $14.98 $12.88 $11.09 SIDE Blank, 2-3/16" x 7/16" x 1/4" #6020 Bleached bone $5.53 $4.76 $4.09 #6020-V Unbleached bone $6.75 $5.80 $4.99 Slotted/shaped nuts for Martin guitars Shaped, 1-13/16" x 3/8" x 1/4" Bleached bone A C A 1-17/32" (6023-VS) #6022 $11.20 $9.63 $8.29 A 1-15/32" (6025-VS) 18" top radius; angled bottom #6022-V Unbleached bone $112.25 $10.53 $9.06 D B 1-13/16" (6023-VS) TOP END B 1-23/32" (6025-VS) Shaped, 1-13/16" x 21/64" x 1/4" #6023 Bleached bone $11.20 $9.63 $8.29 B C 1/4" (all) SIDE Flat D 21/64" (all) 18" top radius; flat bottom #6023-V Unbleached bone $12.25 $10.53 $9.06 bottom Neck Radius width Each Each, 12+ Each, 24+ #6023-VS 18" 1-3/4" $15.55 $13.37 $11.51 1/8" bone nuts for Fender guitars & basses Each, Each, #6025-VS 18" 1-11/16" $15.55 $13.37 $11.51 END Length x height x thickness Each 12+ 24+ A 1-17/32" (6022-VS) SIDE A C #6000 Bleached bone $3.58 $3.08 $2.65 A 1-15/32" (6024-VS) Blank, 1-7/8" x 9/32" x 1/8" B 1-13/16" (6022-VS) Unbleached bone D #6000-V $4.22 $3.63 $3.12 B 1-23/32" (6024-VS) C 1/4" (all) Shaped, 1-45/64" x 3/16" x 1/8" #6001 Bleached bone $10.40 $8.94 $7.70 B D 13/32" (all) Angled bottom END 7-1/4" top and bottom radius #6001-V Unbleached bone $9.48 $8.15 $7.02 Neck SIDE & sides Radius width Each Each, 12+ Each, 24+ Shaped, 1-45/64" x 3/16" x 1/8" #6002 Bleached bone $10.40 $8.94 $7.70 #6022-VS 18" 1-3/4" $15.55 $13.37 $11.51 10" top and bottom radius #6002-V Unbleached bone $9.48 $8.15 $7.02 #6024-VS 18" 1-11/16" $15.55 $13.37 $11.51 3/16" bone nut for Rickenbackers & square neck Dobro® Shaped bridge saddles END Each, Each, Compensated for B string. C A 13/32" (all) SIDE Length x height x thickness Each 12+ 24+ B 4-1/4" (6033-VS) Blank, 2-1/8" x 3/4" x 3/16" Bleached bone A B 4" (6034-VS) #1526 $11.24 $9.67 $8.32 C 3/32" (6033-VS) B C 1/8" (6034-VS) Radius Shape Each Each, 12+ Each, 24+

® #6033-VS 20" Martin $15.63 $13.44 $11.57 Micarta Nut & Saddle Blanks Banjo & Mandolin #6034-VS 10" Gibson® $13.42 $11.54 $9.93 Aged ivory color, with uniform density Nut Blanks that’s ideal for use with undersaddle Bone is 2-3/16" x 7/16" pickups (a bit softer than bone). Shap- x 3/16"; pearl is 1-1/4" Each, Each, ing and slotting required. x 5/16" x 3/16". Each 12+ 24+ Each, Each, Length x height x thickness Each 12+ 36+ #6010 Bleached bone.....$4.95 $4.26 $3.66 #0187 Nut 1-7/8" x 9/32" x 1/8" $2.89 $2.46 $2.02 #6010-V Unbleached bone $5.96 $5.13 $4.41 #0218 Nut 2-3/16" x 7/16" x 3/16" $3.89 $3.31 $2.72 #0219 Mother-of-pearl* $9.98 $8.58 $7.39 #0210 Nut 2-3/16" x 7/16" x 1/4" $4.67 $3.97 $3.27 #0083 Bone banjo 5th string nut, #0211 Saddle 4-1/8" x 15/32" x 1/8" $3.86 $3.28 $2.70 1/4" x 1/8" diameter ...... $2.22 $1.89 $1.55 * Pearl cannot be shipped outside the USA

Orders received by 4pm EST weekdays are shipped the same day 5 Tools, Nuts & Saddles ZerO Glide Nuts Easy installation! The zero fret approach reduces string contact in the nut by 93%. Strings glide freely on the polished fret, and return to tune fast and reliably. No cutting or changing Tools your guitar required, you can switch back to your conventional nut if you ever feel like it. Fretboard radius is not an issue: choose the ZerO Glide that fits your guitar, and the zero fret flexes to conform to your fretboard. Available preslotted Revolutionize for most string spacings, and unslotted for any situation. your setups! Top String Preslotted Length Height Thickness Radius Spread #7030-F ZS-7F for Fender ...... 1-11/16" 13/64" 7/64" 9.5" 1-3/8" #7030-G ZS-1 for Gibson ...... 1-51/64" 15/32" 15/64" 12" 1-7/16" Nut #7030-M ZS-3 for Martin* ...... 1-49/64" 15/32" 15/64" 16" 1-23/64" Slotting #7030-T ZS-5 for Taylor ...... 1-51/64" 15/32" 15/64" 16" 1-13/32" Gauge #7030-D ZS-14 for Dreadnought 1-3/4" 15/32" 15/64" 16" 1-15/32" #7030-000 ZS-15 for 000 Guitar .....1-3/4" 15/32" 15/64" 16" 1-33/64" The Nut Slotting #7030-CL ZS-CL for Classical ...... 2-1/8" 7/16" 13/64" Flat 1-45/64" Gauge quickly and #7030-MA ZS-10 for Mandolin ...... 1-17/64" 15/32" 15/64" Flat 61/64" precisely measures Top the heights of the Unslotted Length Height Thickness Radius strings over the #7030-FB ZB-12F for Fender ...... 1-11/16" 13/64" 7/64" 9.5" first fret, so you #7030-GB ZB-2 for Gibson ...... 1-25/32" 15/32" 15/64" 12" can file nut slots #7030-MB ZB-4 for Martin* ...... 1-57/64" 15/32" 15/64" 16" at stewmac.com more accurately #7030-TB ZB-6 for Taylor ...... 1-55/64" 15/32" 15/64" 16" than ever before. That means easier, more con- #7030-12 ZB-11 for 12-string ...... 2" 15/32" 15/64" 16" sistant playability that you can custom-tailor to *Flat-bottomed Martin nuts, not angled-bottom nuts. $30.00 Each individual instruments and playing styles. The gauge eliminates guesswork—no more “eyeball- ® ® ing” string heights—and it’s faster and easier Tusq XL & Black Tusq XL nuts from Graph Tech to use than feeler gauges. Designed by Don Self lubricating As strings move in a highly resonant MacRostie, it utilizes a swiveling dial indicator Tusq XL® or Black Tusq XL® nut during bends and tremolo with adjustable zero point, accurate to .001". action, microscopic Teflon®, more slippery than The machined brass base fits over the strings graphite, lets them return to pitch accurately. to rest on the fretboard. The gauge works Trimming and slotting are required unless noted. with most guitars, mandolins and banjos (see Top String ® our bass model below). Instructions included. Black Tusq XL Length Height Thickness Radius Spread Each Each, 6+ Each 12+ #1865 For Fender, unslotted 1-3/4" 1/4" 1/8" 10" – $13.35 $7.08 $6.41 #2003 $62.62 #1884 For Fender, slotted 1-3/4" 1/4" 1/8" 7-1/4" 1-3/8" $13.35 $7.08 $6.41 1. Touch the 2. Press the string #1865 and #1884 have flat bottom. plunger to onto the fret #1866 For Fender, slotted 1-11/16" 7/32" 1/8" 7-1/4" 1-3/8" $13.35 $7.08 $6.41 the string 90 and read 90 and turn 80 0 the exact 80 0 #1866 has a curved bottom with center foot for a flat slot; file it off for a curved slot. ® the dial 70 10 string 70 10 #1868 For Gibson, unslotted 1-29/32" 3/8" 3/16" 12" – $13.35 $7.08 $6.41 to zero. 60 height. 60 ® 20 20 #1869 For Gibson, slotted 1-3/4" 11/32" 3/16" 16" 1-7/16" $13.35 $7.08 $6.41 50 30 50 30 40 40 #1873 For Epiphone, slotted 1-23/32" 11/32" 1/4" 15" 1-3/8" $13.35 $7.08 $6.41 ® Top String Tusq XL (ivory color) Length Height Thickness Radius Spread Each Each, 6+ Each 12+ #1890 For Fender, unslotted 1-3/4" 1/4" 1/8" 10" – $13.35 $7.08 $6.41 #1890 has a flat bottom. #1891 For Fender, slotted 1-11/16" 3/16" 1/8" 7-1/4" 1-3/8" $13.35 $7.08 $6.41 3. File the nut slot depth until the dial reads the desired height. #1891 has a curved bottom with center foot for a flat slot; file it off for a curved slot. #1892 For Gibson,® unslotted 1-29/32" 3/8" 3/16" 12" – $13.35 $7.08 $6.41 #1893 For Gibson,® slotted 1-3/4" 3/8" 3/16" 16" 1-7/16" $13.35 $7.08 $6.41 Teflon® is a registered trademark of DuPont. Bass Nut Slotting Gauge The larger brass base is machined to fit bass string spacings. Tusq® nuts & saddles from Graph Tech ® #2006 $68.78 Tusq advanced high-density polymer is designed to transfer string energy more efficiently, for enhanced harmonics, volume and sustain. Uniform density makes Tusq® saddles ideal for use with undersaddle pickups. Final trimming required. Top String Tusq® nuts Length Height Thickness Radius Spread Each Each, 6+ Each 12+ Speeds nut #4750 For Fender, slotted 1-11/16" 3/16" 1/8" 7-1/4" 1-3/8" $13.35 $7.08 $6.41 slotting jobs #1883 For Fender, slotted 1-3/4" 1/4" 1/8" 7-1/4" 1-3/8" $13.35 $7.08 $6.41 String Lifter #3551 and #4750 have curved bottom; #1883 is flat. #4750 has center foot for a flat slot; file it off for a curved slot. Luthier Rolfe Ger- #1885 For Gibson,® slotted 1-3/4" 11/32" 3/16" 16" 1-7/16" $13.35 $7.08 $6.41 hardt inspired this #1874 For Epiphone, slotted 1-3/4" 3/8" 1/4" 14" 1-3/8" $13.35 $7.08 $6.41 time-saving little tool for nut slotting Tusq® bridge saddles for acoustic guitar (Measure your saddle slot width before ordering.) work: slip it under Length Height Thickness Top Radius String compensation Each Each, 6+ Each 12+ the string in front #3559 2-29/32" 3/8" 3/32" 20" – $13.35 $7.08 $6.41 of the nut, and quickly lever the string up out of #3557 3-1/32" 7/16" 1/8" 14" – $13.35 $7.08 $6.41 the way. You won’t have to loosen the string, and #3558 2-13/16" 13/32" 1/8" 12" B string $13.35 $7.08 $6.41 you can quickly reseat it to check the slot depth. #1880 2-7/8" 7/16" 1/8" 10" Fully compensated $13.35 $7.08 $6.41 No tedious retunings. Fits any string up to .062". Each Each, 3+ Nut slot depth tip: The slot for an unwound string should be the same depth #4803 $4.79 $4.26 as the string’s diameter. A wound string’s slot depth should be half the diameter.

6 USA & Canada call toll-free 800-848-2273 • Order online at stewmac.com Mark the two outer string positions Tools Tools Nut “The best possible scrapers for builders of arched instruments.” —Al Carruth, luthier Find the two slots that match String Spacing Rule your marks Does all the math for you: proportional slot at stewmac.com Nut spacing automatically compensates for string diameters, from treble to bass, so the strings

STRING SPACING RULE won’t seem crowded to the player. Simply Hollowground with pencil the string positions through the rule and 2 cutting edges onto the nut, or scribe accurate starter grooves The rule shows for nut files. Laser-cut slots wrap around both the other string positions edges of the rule in a continuous scale. Use the rule for notching bridge saddles and laying out Accurate string spacing without Rectangle Nut bridge pin holes too: it’s made of flexible stain- calipers, calculators or shop rulers less steel to conform to flat or arched surfaces. StewMac STRING SPACING RULE Our thanks to luthier Kevin Ryan for creating Instructions included. #0673 $20.95 this ingenious tool. Ultimate Scrapers Original Mini Revolutionary wood surfacing tools Perfectly At 1/8" thick, these revolutionary scrapers refined square Safe Slot Nut Guard Set by luthier Al Carruth are much beefier than stan- in seconds! dard scraper blades. They work in both directions without flexing, and with less chattering. That saves time and effort. Tempered tool steel holds a more durable edge too. Ultimate scrapers do an outstanding job of smoothing hardwood surfaces, purflings, bindings and more. The shapes are refined for contouring and graduating arched tops and backs, as well as for smoothing flat surfaces. Instructions for sharpening included. at stewmac.com #0631 Original, 3-3/4" x 1-11/16" $30.95 Nut and Saddle Sander #0632 Mini, 2-1/2" x 1-1/2" ...... $24.45 This “vise on wheels” is the fastest, surest way #0623 Rectangle/concave, 3-7/16" x to get the bottom of a nut or saddle square, 1-13/16"; three straight edges which is crucial for good tone. It’s a unique tool Nut slot plus a concave 20"-radius edge $30.95 that keeps your nut or saddle perfectly vertical depth control while you roll it over sandpaper on a flat surface. Accurate, fast and Indexed adjustment screws let you dial in the fumble-free at stewmac.com Extra exact amount of material to be removed. In clearance moments your nut or saddle is squared up and ™ for easy nut Safe Slot Nut Guard Set shaping truly flat. Aluminum body with steel ball bear- This complete system ensures perfect string slot ing rollers. Works with any nut/saddle material spacing and depth. Developed by StewMac’s own up to 3-1/4" x 3/8". #4047 $179.35 Don MacRostie for accurate nut slotting on his Red Diamond Mandolins. Felt-padded caul adapts Japanese Pull-cut Saws to guitar, bass, and most other neck shapes. Any fingerboard width up to 2-1/16". Includes every- Great for dovetails and details! at stewmac.com Cutting on the pull stroke keeps these thing you see below. #1823 Complete set $85.44 thin blades taut and precise. High quality alloy Nut and Saddle Vise Safe Slot Nut Guard steel blades with traditional bamboo handles. Shop vise jaws just get in the way when you’re filing Holds multiple feeler gauges, a nut or saddle. We gave this special vise extra-tall pulling them tight to match jaws with steep angles for easier access, and bev- fretboard radius. Locks in place eled the end of the vise for extra relief. They’re Dozuki against the nut. No slipping! undercut to stay parallel under pressure and grip cross-cut saw #1821 $37.90 uniformly without slipping. For other jobs, the jaws Tapered .011" blade with 9-1/2" cut, open to 2-7/16" for all kinds of small work. This is arched steel spine for stiffness, and kerfed .015" teeth. Feeler Gauges a well-made, heavy little portable steel vise with a Long rattan-wrapped handle. #3613 $41.95 Holds multiple feeler gauges, 2" x 5-5/8" footprint; you can clamp it to the edge pulling them tight to match of your workbench or into your larger shop vise. Curved-edge mini saw Great for fretboard radius. Locks in place trimming installed braces, cleaning #1816 $37.54 against the nut. No slipping! fret slots over a guitar body, and more. 2-5/8" x Includes 11 thicknesses: .016", .018", .020", 7/8" x .0085" blade. #3612 $24.90 BIG time savers for .022", .024", .026", .028", .030", .032", .034", spot fretboard work Super fne-cut saw Featherweight and .040". #1811 $32.59 with a razor-thin .0075" blade, 2-5/16" edge and 1/2" depth. Close-tolerance cuts String Spacing Rule for soundboard braces, linings, and more. Fits the Safe Slot Nut Guard #3617 $34.30 to accurately mark pro- Flush-cut saw Flexible .015" blade with portional slot spacing. No math required! 6-1/4"cut. Great for trimming dowels for relo- Mini String Spreader cating tuners or bridge studs. #3614 $24.53 #0675 $14.95 Work under your strings without removing them. Nylon. #1191 Set of 2 $3.95

Orders received by 4pm EST weekdays are shipped the same day 7 MIX + SAVE ON ALL FRETWIRE at stewmac.com 15% OFF when you buy 3+ Luthier’s Our bulk fretwire is supplied in convenient clear storage tubes, to keep your wire organized and your workbench uncluttered. Digital You’ll save when you order fretwire by the pound. Caliper Instrument makers and repair shops rely on us for the highest Essential shop quality 18% nickel-silver fretwire. We supply our fretwire gauge also in 2-foot straight lengths. Order 6 feet for a complete guitar measures fret or bass fret job, and 4 feet for a mandolin, banjo or ukulele. height Our fretwire is sized to Width ft .023" fret slot width. Our caliper features a custom jaw notch for measuring fretwire crown height (the height above the ﬁngerboard). Note that after frets are installed Crown This is a must for comparing new wire to the original wire. and leveled, they can lose from .004" to .010" in height. Tang Thanks to a great idea by repairman Frank Ford, we’ve also added a notch on the depth gauge to measure fret height on the instrument. Handy for lots of other jobs in your shop as Medium Fretwire .080" to .095" width well, the caliper gives LCD readouts in inches or millimeters. ® Medium widths are used extensively by Martin, Fender and Gibson, and are the It measures outside, inside and depth dimensions up to 6" most popular fretwire sizes. #0148 medium fretwire is our best seller. (154mm), with super-accurate .0005" (.01mm) resolution. Width .084" Medium/medium for acoustic or electric Each Each, 3+ The stainless steel jaws can be locked at any position. Stor- #0148 #0148 2 feet $3.86 $3.28 Crown .039" guitar. Our most popular wire for fretting age case included. #0447 $48.70 Tang .055" Martin, Fender, Gibson® and other guitars. #0148-LB 1 pound (72 feet) $49.75 $42.29

Width .095" #0141 Medium/high for acoustic or electric guitar. Each Each, 3+ Crown .045" This size can often be redressed without #0141 2 feet $4.64 $3.94 Tang .073" becoming too flat. #0141-LB 1 pound (54 feet) $48.61 $41.32 Fret Beveling Files Each Each, 3+ Width .092" #0152 Medium/higher for acoustic or electric Low-friction fles Crown .048" #0152 2 feet $4.74 $4.03 guitar. Extra width with extra crown height. for fret ends Tang .062" A Dan Erlewine favorite. #0152-LB 1 pound (54 feet) $43.00 $36.55 A more consistent way to bevel the ends of Each Each, 3+ Width .080" #0155 Medium/highest for acoustic or electric the frets before final hand- Crown .050" #0155 2 feet $4.65 $3.95 guitar. Extra height for leveling and re- dressing. Each 1-1/2" x 1-3/4" at stewmac.com Tang .048" crowning after installation or refretting. #0155-LB 1 pound (62 feet) $52.37 $44.51 low-friction block holds a removable fine-tooth flat file at the proper angle to smoothly bevel all the fret ends along Wide Fretwire .100" to .110" width the edge of the fingerboard. Much easier and safer than a Favored for string bending; used on many modern electric guitars and basses. handheld file. The 3-3/4" model is for shorter fingerboards, (Late ’50s Gibson® .098" jumbo fretwire is medium by modern standards.) and for spot-filing partial refrets. #0150 Each Each, 3+ Length Width .110" Wide/highest for electric guitar or bass. 35° Crown .053" Modern jumbo fretwire as used on ESP, #0150 2 feet $5.45 $4.63 #3760 3-3/4" $52.48 Tang .074" Jackson, Ibanez, Kramer and similar guitars. #0150-LB 1 pound (46 feet) #3775 7-1/2" $70.83 $47.49 $40.37 Fret #3759 Both sizes Each Each, 3+ Fretboard $117.14 Width .100" #0154 Wide/high for electric guitar or bass. Extra Save $6.17 Crown .050" height for leveling and recrowning after #0154 2 feet $5.51 $4.68 Tang .060" installation or refretting. #0154-LB 1 pound (48 feet) $48.37 $41.11 2nd edition Width .103" #0149 Wide/medium for electric guitar or bass. Each Each, 3+ Questions about Crown .046" ® #0149 2 feet $5.00 $4.25 Taller than old Gibson jumbo wire; for Fret Work fretting? Tang .067" leveling new frets and retaining jumbo feel. #0149-LB 1 pound (52 feet) $47.60 $40.46 Step-By-Step Look here frst! Page 95 in this catalog Width .106" #0146 Wide/low for electric guitar. Much lower Each Each, 3+ Crown .036" height than modern rock frets. Good for #0146 2 feet $4.23 $3.60 Tang .074" partial fret jobs, to match large worn frets. #0146-LB 1 pound (58 feet) $47.60 $40.46 Fret Polishing Wheels Width .110" #0158 Wide pyramid for electric guitar or bass. A Each Each, 3+ Add a final pro touch to your Crown .052" little extra height, and a unique profile with #0158 2 feet $5.47 $4.65 fret jobs. Mount one of these Tang .074" more steeply sloped sides. #0158-LB 1 pound (46 feet) ceramic wheels a with 1/8" man- $45.80 $38.93 drel in the Foredom handpiece Narrow Fretwire .053" to .080" width (pages 33), and lightly groove the edge with a small round file. Narrow fretwire sizes were used on pre-World War II acoustic guitars, and are Move the spinning edge along used on modern banjos, mandolins, ukuleles, and dulcimers. the crowned fret to polish gently Width .080" Narrow/medium Standard modern banjo Each Each, 3+ for a mirror-like shine. Makes #0147 #0147 2 feet $3.94 $3.35 Crown .040" and dulcimer wire; a bit larger than vintage Frets play smoother frets feel great and play super- Tang .062" Martin guitar wire or old banjo wire. #0147-LB 1 pound (74 feet) and feel great! $52.46 $44.59 smooth. #5266 Fine wheels (green), pkg. of 5...... $6.50 Width .053" Narrow/low Modern standard mandolin Each Each, 3+ #5267 Extra-fine wheels (white), pkg. of 5 $6.50 #0764 #0764 2 feet $3.04 $2.58 Crown .037" fretwire. Sometimes used to approximate #5268 Mandrel, 1/8"-dia. shank ...... $3.25 Tang .054" old style small banjo fretwire. #0764-LB 1 pound (90 feet) $54.98 $46.73 #5269 Complete outfit ...... $16.25

8 USA & Canada call toll-free 800-848-2273 • Order online at stewmac.com Pressing StewMacLeveling FretCrowning Presses Dressingsolve every fretting situation Fretting Pressing frets gives more consistent results than hammering. Because there’s no recoil from hammer blows, pressed-in frets are less likely to have loose ends and uneven heights. Tools Tools

Spring- Lock screw Fret press caul set Use your drill press! #4365 Set $56.92 loaded lever for clamping Caul won’t glued frets Self-leveling; 3/8" shank. Includes 6", 7-1/4", Save $10.04 fall and dent 9-1/2", 12" and 16"-radius inserts. #4366 Caul only $44.71 your work

“My favorite fretting tool.” —Dan Erlewine Our original Benchtop Jaws fretting handheld fret press factory! Self- Fret an entire bolt-on neck, or leveling most of an acoustic neck, FAST caul with Jaws was developed by fretting expert Dan Erle wine, for better radiused inserts control of the pressure needed to seat a fret. It eliminates clamp setups, so fret jobs go faster. Jaws features a self-leveling upper You can move quickly down the caul and adjusts easily to any neck. It includes neck. Multiple Jaws tools make Table glue-in fret jobs fast too. with fence interchangeable 2-1/2" grooved brass inserts Quickly fret for popular fretboard radii (a 6"-radius insert at stewmac.com new unglued holds down the fret ends for gluing). fngerboards #4380 Jaws fret press only ...... $234.94 Fret Arbor Press System #4381 Jaws fret press with 5 radiused inserts $257.19 at stewmac.com You can can quickly and consistently fret an unglued Includes 6", 7-1/4", 9-1/2", 12" and 16" radii. fingerboard, a bolt-on neck, and most of an acous- Additional radii available separately below. tic guitar neck with our cast steel arbor press and self-leveling steel fretting caul. Four interchangeable 2-1/2" grooved brass inserts match standard Jaws2 Damage-free fretting over acoustic bodies fretboard radii, and a 6"-radius insert holds down Don’t hammer frets over an unsupported soundboard! Jaws2’s special cauls take the fret ends for gluing. The adjustable steel pin- the stress off the guitar top, so you can safely press the frets in the slots. Jaws2 was ion provides firm pressure. conceived and refined by fretting experts Bryan Galloup and Dan Erle wine. Five Versatile table. The system includes a 24-3/8" interchangeable grooved brass inserts fit over a variety of fretwire radii. Also included x 3" table attachment with fence. Adjustment are a contoured wooden caul to span the braces inside a Martin-style guitar, a flat screws move the table to precisely align the frets caul you can shape to fit over other bracings, and a felt-lined radiused caul for the with the arbor caul. back of the neck. Internal magnets hold the cauls on the clamp jaw—no fumbling. Faster fretting for #4267 Jaws2 fret press only $110.98 production work. The fence has a retractable Includes three wooden lower cauls. index pin for our Dual #4266 Jaws2 with 5 radiused inserts Fret Scale Templates $127.90 Save $5.33 (page 15). Attach a Includes 6", 7-1/4", 9-1/2", 12" and 16" radii. slotted unglued fingerboard to a matching template Additional radii available separately below. with double-stick tape; fret slots automatically Extra wooden lower cauls align under the arbor. #4268 Flat caul...... $12.37 Fret glued-on #4269 Neck caul ...... $14.31 fngerboards too. #4270 Soundhole caul $12.95 Contoured 12" x 2-3/4" x 1" cork- lined wooden neck support is included. Radiused inserts for all our fret presses. #4480 Arbor press only, with table .....$110.89 Jaws Deluxe Set Radius Radius Radius #4479 Wooden neck support only ...... $11.60 Includes both Jaws fret presses. #4367 6" #4370 10" #4373 16" #4481 Complete: arbor, table, neck support, #4276 $320.19 Save $27.84 #4368 7-1/4" #4371 12" #4374 20" and 5 radiused inserts $174.29 Save $15.16 Includes 6", 7-1/4", 9-1/2", 12" Grooved brass, #4369 9-1/2" #4372 14" #4375 Flat Inserts have 6", 7-1/4", 9-1/2", 12" and 16" radii. and 16" radiused inserts. 2-1/2" wide. $4.45 each Additional sizes available separately at right.

StewMac Fret Buck Reset loose fret ends Shock absorber for over-the-body fretting Fret Setter A StewMac exclusive! The Fret Buck was originally This 5" brass tool is grooved developed by Taylor Guitars, as a shock absorber for to fit over a fret; simply tap hammering frets over the body of an acoustic guitar. it with a hammer to reseat Made of sturdy cast iron, it rests over the guitar’s shoul- loose fret ends quickly. No ders on finish-friendly cork linings. An adjustable unstringing! Use it to hand- clamp reaches through the soundhole to provide firm press a loose fret end while support beneath the fingerboard, eliminating the need your super glue sets too. to widen the slots and glue in the frets. The Fret Buck is more affordable than ever, and a valuable addition to your shop! We also added a sliding cork-lined foot to the adjustable clamp, so the Fret Buck now works #1662 For jumbo fretwire Each for a wider range of guitars and bracings. #1665 For medium fretwire $23.87 #0600 $139.90

Orders received by 4pm EST weekdays are shipped the same day 9 Fretting Tools Pressing Leveling FretCrowning & FingerboardDressing Leveling Tools Fret levelers give the frets uniform height. The process slightly fattens the tops Tools of the frets, to prepare them for dressing tools that restore roundness.

18" length Radius-sanding Beam gets the job You can create a constant radius on an done fast unfretted fingerboard, or level installed frets with this unique professional tool. The 2-3/4" wide x 18" extruded aluminum block is comfortable to r hold, and its stiffness and precisely machined radius Attach assure accuracy that’s not possible with a wooden block Stikit™ abrasive of the same length. We designed this tool for a lifetime of use in the busy shop. Attach 220/320-grit Stikit™ abrasives (page 43) for fret leveling, and 80/120-grit for shaping the fingerboard. Fast, consistent fret leveling and fngerboard radiusing at stewmac.com #5640 7-1/4" radius #5644 14" radius Essential #5641 9-1/2" radius #5645 16" radius Tip: It’s a great clamping Fretting Tool Set #5642 10" radius #5646 20" radius caul for glue-in fret jobs too. #5643 12" radius $136.15 each The basic tools you’ll need for at stewmac.com installing, leveling, crowning, and inspecting frets Fret cutter #0619, page 13 Deadblow fretting hammer #1296, page 13 at stewmac.com Fret & Fingerboard 6" fret leveler #0862, page 10 Levelers Double-edge fret fle #4491, page 12 Fast, accurate leveling tools for professional shops. r Fret end dressing fle #1175, page 11 Each heavyweight rectangular 1" x 2" steel tube is Attach Fret Dressing Stick Stikit™ precisely ground for flatness on the narrow sides. ® abrasive with 14 Micro-Mesh Belts #1939, page 11 Attach 220/320-grit Stikit™ abrasive (page 43) Fret Rocker #3770, page 16 to quickly level the frets, or use 80 or 120-grit to #4577 8" $37.88 Fret Work book #1550 page 95 Precision- ground level an unfretted fingerboard. The tool’s edges #4578 16" $49.36 for fatness are smooth to prevent gouging. #4579 24" $77.55 Includes Fret Work Step-By-Step 2nd edition Fret & Fingerboard Leveling Files The defnitive Our fret leveling files have single- fretting book. cut no-chatter teeth that do the job Great techniques, quickly and smoothly. They’re great tips, tools, and for beveling the fret ends too. The tricks! fingerboard leveler is a double-cut file for ebony, rosewood, and pearl inlays. Each file is 1" wide with a #3125 Complete set $208.69 comfortable hardwood handle. The #0861 Fret leveler, 3" ...... $37.44 SAVE $36.83 Get a handle on fret work! 6" length is for general use, and the #0862 Fret leveler, 6" ...... $41.34 3" length is for spot leveling. #0864 Fingerboard leveler, 6" $41.34 #0860 Set of 3 $112.91 Save $7.21 Learn fretwork from a pro Dan Erlewine DVDs Snapfle Leveling System Unique 4-in-1 tool with magnets for fast fle swaps Fret Basics Dressing and Our all-purpose fret/fingerboard leveler features interchangeable refretting using basic tools. files: one tool does the work of four. We gave the handle a hefty #5611 $49.95 weight, to work more efficiently with less chatter. Made of anod- Advanced Fretting Vol. 1 ized aluminum for lifetime durability, it’s shaped to fit either hand. Dan is the In-depth acoustic and elec- Strong magnets are embedded in the recessed bottom: files snap world’s best known tric refretting techniques. guitar repair expert. in and snap out, fast and easy. Saves space in your tool drawer. More Dan Erlewine #5612 $49.95 300-grit diamond-coated DVDs on page 96. Advanced Fretting Vol. 2 #2251 Magnetic handle only ....$44.80 file levels frets smoothly in Tips & techniques from ex- both directions. pert luthiers. #2252 Diamond leveling file.....$52.80 #5613 $49.95 #2253 Standard leveling file .....$31.20 Standard fret leveling file #2254 Razor leveling file...... $41.15 features chatter-free single-cut teeth. #5614 All 3 DVDs $134.85 #2255 Fret end beveling file .....$31.20 Super-sharp chemically- SAVE $15.00 #2256 Complete $179.02 Save $22.13 machined razor file levels fingerboards and inlays. at stewmac.com Fret end beveling file with 90-degree teeth resists sliding off the fretboard.

10 USA & Canada call toll-free 800-848-2273 • Order online at stewmac.com Fretting Radius-sanding Blocks Radius fngerboards and level frets Tools

Radius a fretboard quickly, accurately, and without guesswork. We make these Tools popular 2-3/4" wide hardwood sanding blocks for use with 220 through 400-grit Stikit™ abrasives as fret levelers, and with 80 through 220-grit for shaping ﬁnger- 3M Stikit™ Gold Paper boards. You can create compound radii by simply changing blocks as you progress Self-adhesive Abrasives along the unfretted board. The 4" blocks are for spot leveling, and are also handy Sized for our radius-sanding tools as clamping cauls for gluing press-ﬁt frets. page 43 4" blocks $11.45 each 8" blocks $18.42 each #0410 7-1/4" radius #0415 7-1/4" radius “Fret Erasers #0404 9-1/2" radius #0405 9-1/2" radius have become #0411 10" radius #0416 10" radius my favorite fret #0414 11" radius #0406 11" radius polishing tools.” #0412 12" radius #0417 12" radius —Erick Coleman, #0407 14" radius #0419 14" radius repairman & StewMac tech advisor #0408 15" radius #0420 15" radius #0413 16" radius #0418 16" radius #0409 17" radius #0421 17" radius #0402 20" radius #0403 20" radius

Essential sets Save on the 5 most #0431 4" set $45.80 Save $11.45 popular radii: 7-1/4", 9-1/2", 10", 12", 16" #0430 8" set $73.68 Save $18.42 Fret Erasers™ An easy way to make frets shine Diamond Fret Levelers Flexible rubber blocks embedded with abrasive grits. Incredibly handy—use them in sequence Each of these steel sharpening blocks has an industrial diamond- as a final step on freshly-crowned frets, to erase coated side that will put razor edges on your chisels and knives. fine file marks and scratches. The grits are And best of all, they’re great for leveling frets. The cutting surfaces color-coded for convenience. Frets gleam and are finer than our other diamond-coated fretting tools. They’ll play buttery-smooth. Each long-lasting Fret remain flat and won’t chip or crack. Each leveler is 6" x 2" x 1/4". Eraser measures 2-1/2" x 3/4" x 3/8". #5256 Extra-fine (1200 grit) “I used to wrap sandpapers around rubber #5257 Fine (600 grit) Each #5259 All 3 grits $122.66 Save $5.11 blocks, but that got a little clumsy. Fret Eras- #5258 Coarse (325 grit) $42.59 ers are simpler and faster. No more sandy grit or sharp steel wool particles.” —Erick Coleman Pressing Leveling Crowning Dressing Fret Dressing Tools #0475 220-grit (white) #0477 400-grit (dark blue) at stewmac.com Fret dressing fles are traditional tools for rounding the fret tops after leveling. It #0467 800-grit (blue) takes practice to master the technique. They can also be used to round the fret ends. #0468 1200-grit (red) #0469 2000-grit (green) Each Fret End Dressing File at stewmac.com #0470 4000-grit (gray) $6.79 For rounding, shaping, and deburring #0471 8000-grit (yellow) This file dresses the ends of the frets after #0472 Complete set of 7 $43.73 they’ve been installed, trimmed flush, and beveled. One thin edge is SAVE $3.80 ground “safe” to help protect the fretboard, and the other is rounded. The cutting surfaces smooth the bevel on the end of the fret, and the Concave Fret End Files corners nip the burrs. The .062" x .125" x 6" file has 3" cutting surfaces. Extra-versatile fles for fret end shaping #1175 $13.44 A B C

3-corner Fret Dressing Files at stewmac.com Smooth corners protect the fretboard Concave Specially made for traditional fret crowning, and great for shaping the fret fling surface ends too. The tapered cutting surfaces are 3" x 1/8" on the small fine-cut A ‘Safe’ surface: flat and untoothed, to protect file, and 5" x 1/4" on the medium-cut. Our large file has a versatile flat- the fingerboard when the side files are in use. tened triangular shape, with 4-5/8" x 1/2" and two 4-5/8" x 5/16" cutting B Toothed sides: single-cut teeth file away metal surfaces. All files have comfortable rubber-coated handles. burrs and smooth the bevel on the fret ends. #1601 Small, 7-3/8" $23.88 C ‘Safe’ corners: smooth corners help protect the #1602 Medium, 8" .... $25.15 fingerboard and the upper edges of bound necks. #1603 Large, 9" ...... $38.88 Use these special tools after your frets are in- #1600 Set of 3 $82.64 Save $5.27 stalled, trimmed flush to the sides of the neck, and the ends beveled with a flat file. They go an extra step beyond our Fret End Dressing Fret Dressing Stick with Micro-Mesh® Belts File (at left), adding a single-cut toothed Sanding Belts concave filing surface. This makes smooth- Interchangeable sanding belts make this 6-3/8" x 1/4" tool Packages of 5 versatile for dressing frets. The belt rotates for a fresh sanding ing the fret ends and blending them into the 120-grit surface. Great for spot-sanding drip marks in finishes too. #1940 crown of the fret more efficient—a great fix #1941 240-grit for fret ends that protrude in dry weather too. #1938 Fret Dressing Stick only $2.89 #1942 320-grit 7-7/8" long; 2-3/4" cutting length; comfortable #1939 Fret Dressing Stick with 14 Micro- #1943 400-grit rubber-coated handles. ® #1944 600-grit Mesh belts (2 of each grit) $35.31 #1704 For medium frets (.080") Each #1945 800-grit #1705 For wide frets (.120") $47.48 #1946 1200-grit $8.70 pkg. #1706 Set of both sizes $88.31 Save $6.65

Orders received by 4pm EST weekdays are shipped the same day 11 Fretting Tools Pressing Leveling Crowning FretDressing Crowning Files

Tools Fret crowning fles remove the fat spots left after leveling, and restore the rounded contours. Popular modern diamond-coated fles allow smooth 2-way cutting. Our most popular fret crowning fles Ofset Diamond Fret Files Double-edge Dual edges and better clearance We gave these popular dual-edge steel fret files Fret Files a unique offset shape, for more comfortable fret For shaping any size fretwire dressing and improved clearance for working on Each of these workhorse 7-3/8" the upper frets over a guitar body. Both full-length Each file features a x 5/8" tool-steel files has two dif- concave filing grooves (one for narrow and me- full-length diamond- ferent 4" hollow-ground cutting dium fretwire, one for medium and wide wire) are coated groove to edges, for recrowning a variety of coated with micro industrial-diamond particles. crown narrow and fretwire sizes. The handle is rubber- They round the fretwire more smoothly, in the medium fretwire, and coated for comfort. another for medium forward or backward stroke, and allow better and wide wire. control than toothed fret files. 8-1/2" x 1" x 5/32". #4490 For narrow & medium frets #5053 150-grit file Each #4491 For wide & medium frets #5054 300-grit file $117.35 $40.38 each #5059 Both files ..... $222.96 Save $11.74

Diamond Double-edge Fret Files Smooth, no-chatter 2-way cutting action Used in busy repair shops worldwide. Each file has two different 4" concave cutting edges. The edges are electro-coated with micro industrial diamonds. These super-tough abrasive surfaces round the frets more smoothly than toothed files, for cleaner filing Each fle has without chatter marks. Each file is 7-3/8" x 5/8" and two cutting a comfortable rubber-coated handle. 300-grit. edges. #5075 For narrow & medium frets Versatile #5076 For wide & medium frets ‘no-chatter’ $88.75 each fles for crowning frets #5052 Both files ...... $166.85 Save $10.65 Three-in-one Fret File Here’s a versatile wooden-handled file featuring three interchangeable 1-7/8" concave burrs for recrowning frets. The 4-1/2" steel shank is angled for efficiency and for clearance over a guitar body. It’s useful for a Dual-grit Diamond Fret Files wide range of fret widths, from basses and guitars to small mandolin wire. Replacement burrs Our unique dual-grit diamond files feature 150 3 interchangeable concave burrs #0679-N Narrow, 3/32" and 300-grit industrial diamond-coated concave #0685 File with 3 burrs $52.18 #0679-M Medium, 1/8" cutting surfaces for recrowning frets. It’s easy to #0679-W Wide, 3/16" switch grits: unsnap the file from the handle, $15.23 each turn the file around, and snap it in again. The bent shape gives extra clearance over the guitar Fingerboard Guards body for shaping the higher frets. Protect your fngerboard while working on frets Diamond-coated cutting surfaces A simple idea for a clean professional job! These handy stain less work on the forward and back- steel guards protect your fingerboard for fret filing or polishing. ward stroke without chattering, The guitar set has two guards each for narrow, medium and wide to give you better control for frets. The bass set includes two guards each for medium and wide smoothly rounding the tops frets. Convenient notches let you use a rubber band to hold a of the frets. The shape of guard in place for hands-free work (rubber bands included). the handle and 5-1/2" #3744 Set of 6 for guitar, .010" x 3-1/8" x 5/8" $11.86 overall length Cross-sections #3745 Set of 4 for bass, .010" x 3-1/2" x 7/8" $13.96 make the tool comfortable Quarter-round Fret File to hold. 3 models: for narrow, medium or wide frets Shapes frets from the sides Each model is dual-grit: Reverse the fle in the handle to switch from 150 to 300-grit surfaces Each edge of this tool has a quarter-round concave filing surface. It shapes the frets from the sides, and rounds the fret ends. ™ #4454 Narrow Smooth corners and faces help prevent fretboard marring. Tap-Ease Lubricant #4455 Medium The filing surfaces are 4-1/2" long and extend approximately #4456 Wide Extend the life .080" above the fretboard. The file is 3/8" wide, with a turned of your fles! $72.39 each hardwood handle and brass ferrule. #4089 $52.18 page 4

12 USA & Canada call toll-free 800-848-2273 • Order online at stewmac.com Fretting Tools Perfectly radiused Tools fretwire, in seconds Undercuts fretwire, fast and easy

at stewmac.com FretBender Fret Tang If you bend 21 frets by hand, Nipper at a reason able 45 seconds each, that’s 16 minutes. Bill Collings (of Collings This tool will perfectly Fret Cutter Guitars) inspired this radius three 24" lengths in The best tool clever tool for undercutting 16 seconds! —Dan Erlewine for trimming at stewmac.com fretwire to fit over neck bindings. the ends of It speeds fret jobs on bound necks, Behold one of the most fretwire appreciated tools in busy and helps save the lacquer finish Make no mistake: our custom-made steel cutter guitar shops! The Fret- at the edges of unbound fretboards. has features just for luthiers, and you won’t find Bender eliminates tedious Insert the fretwire to the desired them on nippers at the megamart. The 1"-wide hand-bending of fretwire for radiused fretboards. depth in the guide notch, squeeze jaws are specially hardened for fret work, and are Simply in sert your in verted wire, turn the crank, the handle, and the wire is quickly profiled and flush-ground to cut the wire close to and the wire emerges with a constant curvature. and cleanly undercut—no bending the fretboard. They cut cleanly without pulling the Smoothly radiused frets make your work faster, or crimping. Luthiers love this tool! wire, so less filing will be needed. Longer rubber- more accurate, and more #1604 For narrow wire (.053-.080" wide) Locking thumbwheel coated handles allow better access to the frets over consistent. The sturdy #1626 For medium wire (.075-.095" wide) Each adjusts the bend radius a guitar body too. 8" length. aluminum column can #0619 $28.98 #1649 For wide wire (.100-.120" wide) $64.93 be bolted to your workbench, and the groove in Using stainless steel fretwire? With the exception of our Fret Tang Nipper, we’ve found all the smooth-turning steel of our fretting tools can be used with stainless steel fretwire without premature wear. guide roller accepts large or small fretwire tangs. Your wire advances on two precision ball-bear- Fret Tang Resizing Tool Set ing rollers, with easy ad- Money-saving combo for advanced fret work. justment for any radius. #4901 $140.94 SAVE $12.26 #0350 $124.95 Fret Crimper Our thanks to Randy Stockwell, who inspired this tool. These unique pliers are based on a technique developed by repairman Frank Ford. Hardened steel jaws press Fretting Hammer slight scallops into a fret tang to fit an Our dual-face hammer is widely used in repair oversize slot. shops. The well-balanced head has two replace- Simply vary the Fret Bending Pliers able 7/8" striking surfaces: a low-dent plastic flat pressure as needed. The shape of a fret tang is custom-ground into face, and a brass convex face radiused for fretwork. The tool is 7" long, these sturdy professional pliers, to firmly grip a fret 9-1/2" hardwood handle. #4895 $24.79 with 13/32"-wide jaws for “old school” bending. The smooth 3/8"-wide Replacement and comfortable rubber- Crimps the tang to jaws won’t mar the wire. FretBender users find hammer faces coated handles. ft oversize fret slots this tool handy for adding an extra overbend to #4896 Plastic $2.25 #4900 $78.25 occasional stubborn fret ends, and for straightening #4897 Brass $10.24 a twisted fret tang. 7" overall length, with rubber- covered handles. at stewmac.com

#1696 $44.48 Fret Barber Dan Erlewine designed this Deadblow at stewmac.com ingenious tool. Fretting It removes some Fret Puller & Chip Stoppers, page 14 Hammer (or all) of the fret tang barbs, to control fret compression and relieve neck backbow. Pull the tang Trims fret barbs Reduces fret springback between the adjustable file jaws as needed for the We fitted this durable hammer with a desired fit. Instructions machined brass convex face just for fretting. The and gauged shims Fewer chips, shock-absorbing shot-filled head doesn’t bounce are included. cleaner refrets, like a regular hammer. It transfers more energy less work. directly to the fret to seat it more firmly, with fewer #4363 $74.95 blows and less springback. 9-1/2" length; 13/16" striking surface. Steel-reinforced handle. at stewmac.com #1296 $25.74

Orders received by 4pm EST weekdays are shipped the same day 13 Fretting Tools Determine fret spacings and layout fretboards accurately Redesigned and Fretwork without guesswork improved! Erlewine Neck Jig The revolutionary string tension Fret Scale Rules simulator is more versatile than ever! 12 popular scales on 3 rules Accurate 22" x 1-1/4" x .030" rules made of durable stainless Order the Neck Jig steel. Precisely etched, easy-to- with our ShopStand read markings on both sides. and Angle Vise as shown here and #0800 For Gibson® guitars SAVE. See page 20. 24.562" Gibson® (24-9/16") #5399 24.625" Gibson® (24-5/8") $463.50 ® at stewmac.com 24.750" Gibson (24-3/4") 25.300" Gibson® long Gibson® has historically referred to New design in rigid aluminum. We’ve refined and all three shorter scales as 24-3/4". improved the Erlewine Neck Jig! Aluminum beam construc- For more details, visit tion assures stability and reduces flex, so measurements of neck stewmac.com/fretscales deflection are even more precise. #0801 For Fender/PRS/classical ® Adjusts for any fretted instrument. All components 25.5" Fender • 25" PRS/Dobro / now feature adjustable positioning. You can jig guitars, basses, National • 650mm classical banjos, mandolins and more. Asymmetrical bodies too. 660mm classical A revolution in fretwork. Dan Erlewine developed #0802 For Martin/mandolin/banjo the Neck Jig from a breakthrough idea: simulate string tension 24.90" Martin short • 25.34" Martin long when the strings are removed. Fret and fingerboard work per- 13-7/8" mandolin • 26-3/16" banjo The Erlewine Neck Jig includes: formed within playing parameters produces the most accurate Martin “long” scale is commonly referred to $29.95 each Band clamps to secure the instrument as 25.4" but measures 25.34". results. The Jig has become a valuable asset in pro repair shops. Dial indicators to measure neck position #0806 All 3 rules $79.97 Its dial indicators, peghead tensioner and peghead jack help Height-adjustable jig rods • Swivel-top Save $9.88 you reproduce normal string tension precisely. Mount the Jig instrument levelers • Peghead tensioner on our ShopStand and Angle Vise, and you can even tilt it to and jack • Wooden body support slats compensate for the effects of gravity in the playing position! Eyebolt for wall storage • Instructions Labor saver! Fret Slotting Fret Puller Table Saw Blade A special tool just for pull- Slot fret boards quickly, cleanly and precisely, right ing, not cutting, frets. Its on your own table saw. 6"-dia meter 100-tooth high- spring-loaded flush-ground speed steel blade we use here in our shops. The outer 1/2" steel jaws are small edge of the .060" blade is specially hollow-ground enough for a better bite. Fewer chips, to cut .023"-wide slots for our fretwire. It helps reduce wood chip- cleaner refrets, #1557 $99.96 out, and the jaw contours less work. do a much better job of getting under frets and lifting them than wider cutters. Comfortable rubber-coated handles. #1637 $26.45 Chip Stoppers Use with our Fret Puller to minimize chip-out on your fingerboards. They’re a clever solution from ® Trim it to Don MacRostie here at StewMac, and a big hit Tefon Fret Dam the size you Cleaner refret jobs need… in our shops. Here’s how they work: heat the fret at stewmac.com with a soldering iron to soften any glue. Use the It’s hard to avoid a few Fret Puller jaws to partially lift the fret end. Slide Be sure your fretwire will ft! fingerboard chips when a Chip Stopper into place; the .033" x 3" slot fits pulling out old frets. A Fret Slot Depth Gauge around the fret tang. Now walk the Puller down strip of this .020" non- Dan Erlewine developed this handy gauge to ® Add glue to the length of the fret, lifting it while the jaws hold stick Teflon in the fret quickly compare the wire to the slot. Hold the flat wood dust down the Chip Stopper to protect the wood. The slot will help keep your edge against the fret tang, note the height of the to fll the chips; .010" and .020" Chip Stopper thicknesses work for epoxy or super glue tang against the reference lines, fit the appropriate sand fat later a variety of fret sizes; if a second pass is needed, out of the slot as you curved edge into the slot, and compare the lines simply stack them. replace or fill the chips. #1158 Set of 2 $9.95 again. Machined from durable .018" stainless steel, It pulls out easily when the glue is dry. You’ll do a the gauge fits any fret slot. Great for refret jobs (fits cleaner job, save work, and make refretting easier. bound fingerboards), for setting the depth stop on The .020" x 6" x 6" sheet can be trimmed with our fret slotting saw (page 15), and for setting scissors to the reusable sizes you need. the cutting height of our table saw blade (above). The edges work with all popular radiused and flat Teflon® is a registered Each Each, 3+ trademark of DuPont. #0487 $4.98 $4.23 fretboards. #5435 $4.95

14 USA & Canada call toll-free 800-848-2273 • Order online at stewmac.com at stewmac.com Fretting Tools StewMac Tools Shown with StewMac Fret Scale Fret Slotting Template, sold separately (below) Adjustable Miter Box Fret Slotting Saw Adjustable cutting depth Pull-cut teeth for smooth sawing “You won’t believe how smoothly this system works.” Our fret saw features a clear acrylic —Don MacRostie, StewMac R&D depth stop that slides up or down to precisely set any fret slot depth (it’s removable for cutting off the ends of The simplest way fingerboard blanks). This saw has a to cut perfect fret slots StewMac Fret Scale Templates brass spine and a Smooth and efficient— traditional turned a great fret slotting solution for small shops. We’ve Accurate fret wooden handle added ball-bearing guides to make sawing impres- slots without with ferrule. The sively fast and easy, with no binding or jamming. You guesswork high quality corro- can quickly slot any fingerboard up to 3" wide, with sion-resistant 10" adjustable depth of cut for any fretwire. The guides Sheffield steel blade has .023" cutting width, hold the saw perpendicular to the board, and can Durable stainless steel to match our fretwire. It cuts on the pull stroke be adjusted to match your saw blade precisely. You to reduce blade flex in harder fingerboards, for always have a clear view of your work too. Made of smoother cutting and less jamming than a Use with our fret slotting miter box or your table sturdy aluminum, the tool has convenient mount- standard backsaw. 1-3/4" blade depth. ing holes for firm attachment to your workbench. saw. Each .075" stainless steel template has notches #5745 Adjustable saw ...... $38.95 hold the for two different fret scales, and an index pin for NEW! Helping-hand thumbwheels #5744 Non-adjustable model $31.18 fingerboard, leaving your hands free for sawing. your table saw fence (a pin is pre installed in our miter box). Attach a template to the back of the Saw precise fret scales without measuring. fingerboard, and saw the slots with the template side up. An indexing pin in the side of the miter box #4914 Gibson® 24.625" and 24.75"* is for use with our Fret #4917 Gibson® 24.563" and 25.3"* #4915 Martin 24.9" and 25.34"** Scale Templates (right). Teeth They enable fast, easy #4916 Fender 25.5" (with fretboard cut-off Japanese Fret Saw and nut positions) and Paul Reed Smith®/ and accurate fret slot- ® ® Our most efcient handsaw for fret slots ting for common scales. Dobro /Danelectro 25" Your blade glides between #4918 Bass 34" and 35" The craftsmanship and efficiency of traditional No guesswork.They’re adjustable ball-bearing #4911 Baritone guitar 28.5" and 30.2" Japanese woodworking saws are legendary. Here’s tremendous time-savers. guides. No binding and no a handmade example for cutting fret slots. It’s our jamming. Smooth as glass. #4912 Bass 30" and 30.5" #4919 Classical guitar 650mm and 660mm smoothest handsaw for fretwork, and it cuts fast. #2230 Miter box only ...... $174.95 #4920 Banjo 26-3/16" and mandolin 13-7/8" The .023" kerf matches our fretwire. Extremely #5319 Acrylic depth stop only, for #4909 Uke: 15" concert and 13-3/4" soprano sharp pull-stroke teeth greatly reduce blade flex using the saw without the miter box $7.77 #4910 Uke: 17-3/32" tenor and 20-1/8" baritone and jamming. The adjustable clear acrylic depth #2231 Miter box and #5744 *Gibson® has historically referred to all three shorter scales stop slides up and down for precise control of the fret saw (at right) $195.82 Save $10.31 as 24-3/4". Details at stewmac.com/fretscales fret slot depth, and is removable for cutting off the **Martin Dreadnought scale is commonly referred to as ends of a fingerboard blank. #2232 Miter box and #5755 Japanese 25.4" but measures 25.34". $40.85 Each Overall length: 19-3/4" #5756 ...... $49.16 fret saw (at right) $205.52 Save $10.82 Cutting length: 9-3/4" #5755 Non-adjustable Blade depth: 1-3/4" model $41.39 Traditional bamboo handle Clean or deepen old Rigid nickel-plated steel spine fret slots Fret Slot Cleaning Tool A superior tool for scraping away wood chips and old glue from fret slots, for better fret seating. 5-1/2" long, with a comfortable handle and metal collet. The at stewmac.com Refret Saws replaceable hooked .019"-thin Designed by Dan Erle wine, each of these wooden- square-edged chisel easily gets handled saws has two 3/8" blades. One cuts on into the corners of the slots on the pull stroke, the other is push-cut. The three bound fretboards. Japanese Fret Slot saws have different blade thicknesses. Use them #4870 With 2 chisels ..... $15.50 in sequence to loosen packed wood dust and old at stewmac.com #4871 Replacement chisel $0.92 Cleaning Saw glue for better fret seating, or to deepen shallow High quality .020" alloy steel slots. They’re better for these jobs than a fret saw, blades get into fret slots to loosen old glue and which won’t work on a bound fretboard and can Fret Slot Cleaning Tool Set wood chips. The convenient angle lets you work widen the slots on a radiused board. Includes: Fret Slot Cleaning Tool and the .020" right up to the edge of fretboard bindings. 5-1/8" Blade thickness Refret Saw. traditional bamboo handle; time-saving 9/16" #3604 .015" #3603 $30.22 Each #3611 Set of 3 $46.49 pull-cut and 1/2" push-cut edges. .020" Save $3.73 #3615 $31.95 #3602 $18.45 Save $8.86 #3605 .025"

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Tools String Action Gauge

“This gauge measures in ways that regular rulers can’t.” —Dan Erlewine at stewmac.com Guitar tech favorite

String Action Gauge Right and left-hand scales in 64ths for nuts, saddles Fraction/decimal/millimeter Measures string height • nut height conversions in 64ths saddle height • saddle slot depth • fret slot and pickup polepieces depth on unbound fretboards • polepiece height Progressive string height scale in .010" increments Dan Erlewine and Don MacRostie designed this unique pocket-size gauge for quick, #0670 Inches precise setup measurements. Made of durable etched stainless steel, it features a #0670-M Metric* progressive string height scale: just slide it across the frets and read the measurement $18.95 each under the string. It’s faster to use than any ruler, and stays parallel to the ﬁngerboard. *Progressive string Precision Much easier than trying to hold a ruler perpendicular to a rounded fret. The back of height scale in Straightedge the gauge displays a handy time-saving fractional/decimal/metric conversion chart. .25mm increments.

Make any guitar Notched Straightedge at stewmac.com Understring play better Radius Gauges Don MacRostie developed these special straightedges for evaluating the flatness of problem fretboards. They let you read the fretboard instead of the frets—important when the frets are Basic Setup Kit uneven. Each stainless steel .118" x 1-1/2" tool is satin-finished We’re often asked to recommend “must-have” for easy marking with a pencil, and is designed for accuracy to tools for setting up guitars. So we’ve made it ±.0015" per foot. easy: the Basic Setup Kit features our most For basses $83.96 each popular setup tools. Free instructions from For guitars #3813 Fits 34" (Fender) our veteran guitar technicians are included to One edge works for Gibson® long and 35" scale basses. help you get your instrument playing its best. ‘Reads’ the scale, plus Fender and Martin 22-5/8" long. fretboard You’ll save money too. These are the same ac- fretboards. The other edge fits #3812 Fits 30 to 30-1/2" curate, high quality rugged steel setup tools instead of Gibson’s 24-3/4" scale, plus 25" scale basses, and 28" to that professional repair shops depend on. the frets Paul Reed Smith and Dobro® scale. 30.2" scale baritone String Action Gauge The fastest way to check 16-1/2" long. #3814 $81.76 guitars. 19" long. the height of strings, nuts, saddles and pickup pole pieces (more details at right). Precision 18" Precision Straightedge Use it to check Straightedges neck relief and to evaluate truss rod adjustments (read more at right). Fanatically accurate! Check neck relief Understring Radius Gauges Great for match- Evaluate truss ing bridge saddle heights to fretboard curvature, rod adjustments for easy playability. Set of 9 (details on page 17). Setup shop tools #3910 Complete $97.63 Save $4.07 StewMac straightedges feature a narrow beveled edge that allows easy and accurate viewing of the #3910-M With Metric String Action Gauge gap between the edge and the surface being evaluated. Made of durable stainless steel, with a satin $97.63 Save $4.07 finish for easy marking with a pencil, each straightedge is precision-machined for accuracy to ±.0015" at stewmac.com per foot. Four versatile lengths work for any fretted instrument. These are also ideal for laying out projects on wood or paper, and for setting up table saws, jointers and other shop equipment. #3849 12" $38.97 Pinpoints 36" #3850 18" $53.25 high frets 24" at stewmac.com 18" #3850 is part of our #3799 24" $68.63 12" Basic Setup Kit, at left #3800 36" $119.91 Fret Rocker 4-in-1 mini StewMac Machinist-Grade Precision Steel Rules straightedge Satin chrome steel with sharp black etchings that read well even in poor light. Accepts pencil

Our Fret Rocker marks nicely too. Extra time-saving features for luthiers make these essential tools even handier.

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fret that’s causing StewMac Luthier’s Square 20 9 string buzz, and Square up parts, lay out string spreads, and 7 8 checks the ﬁnal height after you’ve redressed or accurately set up tools. 1/32"-increments 6 StewMac Shop Rule 7 replaced the fret. Four different straight edges on one side, millimeters on the other. The 5 Includes a centering rule 6 span three frets and “rock” to indicate uneven notched inside corner ﬁts against corners 4 to quickly find the center 5 heights. It’s a valuable diagnostic tool, before snugly, with no wobble. Lies flush on 3 of a neck or bridge saddle, 4 and after partial refretting and recrowning jobs. guitar tops. Small vertical rulers are useful 2 and vertical end scales for 3 Machined for accuracy to .0015" per foot, the 4", for measuring the height of saddles, nuts, 1 measuring saddle heights and 2

CM pickup polepieces. 3", 2" and 1-5/16" edges are versatile for any fretted and pickups. 1.5

#4958 1 1 instrument. Made of heat-treated stainless steel for 0.5 #4905 Inches $19.90 each CM $17.75 each durability and scratch resistance. #3770 $25.18 #4905-M Metric

16 USA & Canada call toll-free 800-848-2273 • Order online at stewmac.com Understring Radius Gauges Save Tools Each of these unique gauges has an accurately $ .33 radiused arc on the top and bottom surfaces, 95 and fits easily under the strings. Use the bottom curvature to determine your fret board radius, and the matching top curvature as a guide to setting Slim bridge saddle heights for best play- New! profile Extra-wide ability. These gauges are handy for matching Ready Essential fretting tools pick up pole piece heights to the arc of the strings too. for business! (details on page 10) Precision laser-cut from .050" stainless steel, the set of nine gauges includes 7-1/4", 9-1/2", 10", 12", 14", 15", 16", 17" and 20" radii. Guitar Shop Starter Set Find your fretboard radius The standard set works for guitar/bass string spreads up to 2-5/8" wide. Our 3 most popular tool sets, combined and set your saddles to match NEW Extra-wide Set Covers string spreads up to 3-3/4"—enough Ready to make your own repair shop a reality? for 4-string, 5-string, and many 6-string basses. They’ll also handle We’re ready to help you get a good head start. at stewmac.com 7-string, and 8-string guitars. #0353 Standard, set of 9 $29.50 We’ve combined our three most popular guitar #0359 Extra-wide, set of 9 $40.95 setup and repair tool sets, and included our Fret Work book and luthier’s digital caliper. These are the same pro tools we supply to lutherie schools. It’s easy to see …and a radius All our radius gauges have a a nonmatching that matches matte fnish and the optimum They’re designed by luthiers and used everyday in radius thickness to let you see the shops that depend on durable, innovative tools gap between the gauge and for a livelihood. Good tools that quickly pay for the fngerboard clearly. themselves and help you grow your business. #4942 Complete set Each #4942-M Metric set* $540.22 Radius Gauges *Includes metric String Action Gauge Fretboard profling • Bridge setups • Polepiece heights Fret Work book Radius gauges are a must-have for determining a finger board’s and luthier’s digital radius, maintaining its profile for fret work, and for shaping a caliper included compound-radius fret board. They’re also handy for shaping an acoustic guitar bridge saddle, and for adjusting electric guitar bridge saddle heights to match the curvature of the fretboard. A Essential Nut set of two, with precision laser-cut 7-1/4", 9-1/2", 10", 12", 14", 15", Making Tools 16" and 20" radii, our radius gauges have become standard mea- (details on 8 standard radii • Durable stainless steel suring devices in pro repair shops. They’ll work for fingerboards page 4) up to 3-1/4" wide. Each is made of durable .015" matte-finished “A necessity for fret work or setup work.” —Dan Erlewine stainless steel, to give you a good view of the fingerboard against the gauge for an accurate reading. #5432 Set of 2 $22.95

Notched Radius Gauges Check radii without string removal Notched to ﬁt a variety of string spacings, so you can check a fretboard’s radius near the in strument’s body or the nut without string removal. Very handy for at stewmac.com compound radius fretboards. Laser-cut .015" stainless steel. Set of four with the same radii as our #5432 set. #5433 Set of 4 $47.25 Basic Setup Tools Notched/Unnotched Radius Gauges Order both sets and Save $4.21 #5434 $65.99 (details on page 16)

Extractor and plug cutter for damaged guitar screws Guitar Screw Rescue Kit Tuner screw Bore around Extract the Cut a plug At last, a solution sized specifically for stripped or is broken of! the screw… screw… to match… broken screws encountered in guitar repair work. Rubber Clamping Bands Our tubular screw extractor works with your drill: Complete kit Form-fitting and plenty strong, these 3/4"-wide hardened teeth bore around a broken screw to cap- Screw extractor rubber bands are handy when you’re gluing a fin- ture and remove it. Use the plug cutter in your drill Plug cutter gerboard to a neck. Approximately 84" long when to make a 3/16"-diameter wooden plug to fill the 3/16" drill bit cut: you can wrap as much as you need, as tightly hole made by the extractor. For stripped screw holes, Acrylic alignment guide as you need, without setting up cumbersome cauls a 3/16" drill bit is included to match your plugs. This Instructions #1709 $64.27 and clamps. 1-pound box of 5. #1257 $10.95 kit is a StewMac exclusive: you won’t find a similar Glue and trim Drill a new tool set in this small size anywhere else. the plug… screw hole. Rubber bands for binding work, page 35

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Tools String Spreaders When you simply need to get the strings out of the way to work on a nut or ﬁngerboard, try these handy spreaders. Measure precise They’re a lot faster than restringing! Each curved neck relief in actual brass spreader ﬁts behind the neck to hold the playing position loosened strings. Finish-friendly rubberized coating protects the neck. 3-3/8" long, set of 2. Thanks to repairman Dave Set Set, 3+ Lynch for refning this tool. #4802 $9.95 $8.86

Neck Tune-o-Medic Tool Set Relief Gauge Makes installing, adjusting, and replacing Adjust fretboard straightness quickly and Low Tack Tune-o-matic guitar bridges and 'stop' tail- precisely with our Neck Relief Gauge. It measures Protective Tape pieces faster and easier! the amount of variation from flatness, taking the #4560 Complete Set $90.38 guesswork out of adding or subtracting neck relief Dan Erlewine’s choice in low tack tape Save $10.04 as you adjust the truss rod. It works in the playing In his writings and Trade Secrets, Dan Erlewine Tune-o-Medic position too. Now you can establish standards for often mentions “sign painter’s tape” for protecting individual instruments, string gauges and playing guitars while working. Here it is: the wide, low- Bridge Jack styles. Designed by Don MacRostie, the gauge is tack tape Dan uses in his shop. Use the 3" wide The Bridge Jack lets made of 12" machined aluminum for stability, with tape to mask large areas during fretwork, finishing you raise a Tune-o- dial accuracy to .001". The feet rest on the frets, or repairs. This is what we use on vintage guitars matic bridge to so results won’t be skewed by with worn, checked, or otherwise delicate finishes. adjust the height a worn fingerboard. Choose the 1" tape for masking fretboards or small thumbwheels, #2004 $101.98 areas during finish touchups. This tape has just a without loosen- little more bite to stay put. The extra-wide inner ing the strings and Order the Neck Relief Gauge spool keeps the tape edges from touching your without marring with our Nut Slotting Gauge bench, so they won't pick up dirt and filings. Each the wheels. Made of strong for ultimate precision setups! roll is 100 yards (91.44 meters) long. stainless steel, with self-adhesive felt Nut Slotting Gauge #2005 Set $156.37 pads to help protect the guitar top. on page 6 #1682 1" wide, low tack ...... $5.80 Save $8.23 #1683 3" wide, extra low tack $17.26 #4557 Tune-o-Medic Bridge jack $37.68 #4557-F Replacement pad ...... $1.95 Neck Set Gauge for acoustic fattop guitars Tune-o-Medic Finds the correct neck angle and bridge height without guesswork Stop Tailpiece Guitarmaker Bryan Galloup suggested this unique The gauge indicates the exact Wrench device that brings precision to complicated neck distance between the plane of the fret tops and the top of This custom wrench stays setting. It attaches to our #3799 straightedge, and the sound board, the ideal pre- centered on a standard helps determine the amount of wood to remove saddle bridge height. 1/2"-diameter tailpiece stud, from the neck heel for proper neck angle and best to help protect the plating playability. Accurate to .001", it can also indicate the and the guitar top. The It also measures the distance best pre-saddle height for a new bridge. Instructions screwdriver tip recessed and a mathematical formula for neck heel trimming between the plane of the fret tops and the top of the bridge. into the socket fits the stud are included. #5249 $47.94 Apply this distance to the for- snugly. Made of tool steel mula in the instructions, and with durable plastic handle. #5247 with #3799 straightedge calculate the exact amount of $104.91 Save $11.66 wood to remove from the neck #4618 $36.55 heel for a precise neck angle. Our thanks to guitar techs Paul Verticchio and Jerry Barnstable for suggesting this handy tool. Top Defection This dial-indicator gauge measures the distance a soundboard has Tune-o-Medic Gauge lowered after unstringing. It’s critical to compensate for this distance when resetting a neck or routing a bridge saddle slot. Accurate to .001", Post Tool the gauge helps you avoid costly trial and error. Remove, install or straight- The 14" aluminum beam can be adapted to a va- en Tune-o-matic threaded riety of soundboard widths. Instructions included. bridge posts. Brass inserts ® #5253 $74.95 (6-32 thread for Gibson, and M4 x.75 thread for imports) snap into the handle. Thread the tool onto the post, tighten the bridge wheel against the tool, and hold the two More accurate bridge work. Using the gauge and a brace together to turn the post. jack to simulate string tension, you can contour the bottom of Reset a neck without guesswork. Record a measure- a new bridge to more closely match the soundboard. After you ment at the bridge with the strings installed. Use a brace jack Includes drill bits for #4559 rout the saddle slot, the saddle will fit better: important for good (page 22) inside the guitar to restore the bridge to original new holes when needed. $26.19 tone and critical for an undersaddle pickup. height after the strings are removed.

18 USA & Canada call toll-free 800-848-2273 • Order online at stewmac.com Be ready for any truss rod job! StewMac exclusive! A drawer full of tools in the palm of your hand Guitar Tech Screwdriver Set A set every guitar tinkerer will love and use everyday in the shop and on tour. We’ve com- piled essential bits specifically for guitar hardware, plus a 4-1/8" easy-grip handle with rotating cap for fingertip control. The interchangeable bits snap easily into the magnetic shaft, and a handy 1-3/8" extender gives extra reach too. The entire set comes in a durable latching hard case that organizes the bits Truss Rod Wrenches without spilling. It fits nicely in your tool box or guitar case. You’ll be ready for practically any hardware on any guitar. Our high quality steel truss rod wrenches are designed for busy repair shops. The length, com- 36 bit set includes: at stewmac.com fortable rubberized handles, and range of sizes let • 11 Allen bits • 11 fat-blade bits (including an extra 3mm) you perform neck adjustments more efficiently. • Exclusive Capture Bit for small screws #3000 Complete Set ...... $37.75 • 6 Phillips bits (including an extra #1) • adapter for 1/4" sockets #3011 Extra Handle ...... $7.95 Pocket truss • Mini wire brush • Awl point • 4 hardened screw starters #3012 Extra Capture Bit $1.95 rod wrenches Steel hex wrenches with Get a grip on 1-1/8" “bullet” This tool will save worn truss rod your neck! socket that fits into nuts recessed access cavities. #6104 For 1/4" nut Each #6105 For 9/32" nut Truss Rod $8.98 #6106 For 5/16" nut Rescue Kit Gripper at stewmac.com Broken truss rod? Truss Rod Wrenches Make it work again, without removing the finger- Worn-out Allen truss rod nut? These wrenches can board, removing and replacing the rod, regluing save the day. The 3/8"-long end tapers from slightly the board, refinishing…or trashing the neck. undersize to oversize, for a snug fit to turn the nut. The problem: A truss 12-1/2" with comfortable rubberized handles. rod nut that’s cross- threaded, frozen, or Straight wrenches broken off. You can’t Soundhole truss rod wrenches #6107-G For 1/8" Allen nut adjust the neck. Allen ball end. These tools provide clearance un- #6113-G For 4mm Allen nut Each der the guitar’s braces for adjusting the truss rod #6115-G For 3/16" Allen nut $10.50 The solution: Special through the soundhole. 4mm is for Hot Rod truss #6108-G For 5mm Allen nut tools reach the space rods. #6110 works for pre-August 2007 Martins; Soundhole Gripper wrenches around the damaged rod, #6114 is for Martins made afterward. 4mm is for Hot Rods. #6110-G is for pre-August removing wood and #6209 1/8" single-bend; 5-5/8" reach $9.50 2007 Martins; #6114-G and #6212-G are for later cutting threads so the rod will work again. #6211 1/8" triple-bend; 5-3/4" reach ..$9.50 Martins. Triple-bend wrenches provide clearance #6110 5mm single-bend; 2" reach ...... $8.98 under the guitar’s braces. 1 The cutter removes #6114 5mm single-bend; 4-1/2" reach $8.98 #6209-G 1/8" single-bend; 5-5/8" reach ...$9.50 wood around the #6212 4mm triple-bend; 5-3/4" reach $9.50 #6211-G 1/8" triple-bend; 5-3/4" reach ....$9.50 damaged rod, making room for new threads. Hex truss rod wrenches #6110-G 5mm single-bend; 2" reach ...... $8.98 #6114-G 5mm single-bend; 4-1/2" reach $8.98 Heavy-duty wrenches for hex truss #6212-G 4mm triple-bend; 5-3/4" reach ..$9.50 rod nuts. 10-3/4" length keeps your at stewmac.com knuckles safely away from the peghead. Right-angle Gripper for Fender 2 The die cuts clean new 1/8" Allen Gripper wrench with handle, for tuner #6101 For 1/4" nut Each threads on the exposed #6102 For 9/32" nut $10.50 clearance on 6-in-line pegheads. 2" reach. rod. The rod is ready for #6103 For 5/16" (Gibson®) nut #6210-G $9.50 the nut again. Allen truss rod wrenches #6099 Complete set of 10 $86.20 Save $11.76 3 Add one of the metal Allen ball end can work at an angle spacers provided, and in recessed cavities. 12-1/2" length for peghead reinstall the nut. The clearance. #6107 1/8" #6115 3/16" Each Truss Rod Crank rod is rescued and ready #6113 4mm #6108 5mm $10.50 for Tele® to work like new. Truss rod wrenches for Fender The kit fits 10/32-thread ® #6111 fits a slotted truss rod nut A handy rods in Gibsons and without marring it. 3/8" blade width; little steel wrench Fenders. A brass pilot guides the cutter into a 10-3/4" overall. #6210 is 1/8" Allen for heel-adjustable Fender access hole. right-angle with handle, for tuner clearance on slotted truss rod nuts. Fender neck 6-in-line pegheads. #6111 $10.50 A vintage-style Tele® requires only simple pick- #6210 $9.50 guard removal. Straight and diagonal ends let you #5680 Complete kit ...... $249.26 work without unstringing. #5681 Extra spacers, set of 4 ...... $14.50 #6100 Complete set of 17 $141.86 Save $25.04 #6138 $5.95 ® All the truss rod wrenches described above! Tele is a registered trademark The complete kit includes cutter, threading die, of Fender Musical Instruments Corporation. pilot, wrench, 4 spacers and instructions.

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Vises Each jaw rotates 360 We added guitar shop-friendly features degrees, with smooth you won’t fnd in look-alike vises. nylon-core adjustable tension nuts Tools Guitar Repair Vise Non-slip urethane Our versatile 32-pound steel vise is at work in guitar jaw faces shops around the world. Other vises may resemble it, but they don’t have the same smooth jaw closure, Handwheel with easy jaw rotation, and removable fast-crank handle. removable fast- Each sturdy wooden jaw is nearly an inch thick. crank handle These 6"-capacity jaws feature protective urethane faces, to grip small parts as easily as entire guitars. The jaws rotate to hold the tapered sides of a guitar neck or body securely. The sturdy riser/support ring can be installed below your bench for 8" vise height, or above it for 9-3/4" height. A strong threaded rod with a beefy wing nut is supplied for mounting the vise at stewmac.com quickly and easily on any benchtop up to 4-1/2" thick. 360-degree Roller bearing for #5192 Adapter bolt/nut swivel mounting smooth jaw closure #1813 $149.05 for ShopStand $7.07

StewMac Body Board at stewmac.com Erlewine For everything from a ukulele to a long-scale bass, Versatile space-saving this is a great new way to work. You have a clear ShopStand workbench alternative view and comfortable access from all angles. With the neck in the padded jaws of the guitar Raise your work to the height you really want. The ShopStand vise, the body is firmly supported on the adapts your jigs and vises to you, not the other way around. felt-padded riser. The instrument is lifted up Enjoy complete access to your work. The ShopStand is an away from tools or clutter on the workbench industrial-grade, rock-steady unit that bolts to your shop floor. It while allowing you comfortable access from all rotates with ball-bearing smoothness to any position you need, and angles. The Body Board also swings out from under locks in place easily. You can move completely around your work, your workbench whenever you need it, and for easy access without time-consuming reclamping. Turn a tiny patch of foor space tucks out of the way when you don’t. Reclaim extra space in your shop. Your workbench uses lots into the hub of your workshop: #1814 $59.89 mount a Guitar Repair Vise on a Double your of floor space; the ShopStand has a small footprint. You can workspace! interchange jigs and vises, and store them on the wall. ShopStand with a Body Board. #5390 ShopStand only $183.64 Base size 10" x 10". Floor bolts required.

Adjusts 360-degree from Angle Vise ball bearing 28" to 36" Brad point 4" x 1-1/2" column height Fisch Brad rotation jaws open o to 4" Point Drill Bit Sets Clean holes, no chip-out r Brad point bits help eliminate chip- Add our Angle Vise to tilt your work. Mount jigs, Standard twist bit fixtures or work surfaces for practically unlimited ping on wood and finishes—a plus for cleanly accessibility. The heavy-duty Angle Vise bolts to installing tuning machines, bridge studs, inlay the ShopStand and tilts your work from horizontal dots and more. Precision-machined Fisch Vise tilts from chrome vanadium steel bits are the most to vertical, or any position between. -10 to 120 #1820 Angle Vise only $63.43 degrees accurate we’ve used. The ground brad point helps prevent walking. For 3/8" drill chucks. #0097 Fractional set of 7; includes 1/8", Add our Guitar Repair Vise to hold a neck or Guitar Repair Vise Jaws rotate 3/16", 1/4", 5/16", 3/8", 7/16", 1/2" ..... $27.45 body, and most other repair work. The vise has 360 #0098 Metric set of 8; includes 3mm, 4mm, 360-degree sure-grip swivel ing jaws, and its own degrees 5mm, 6mm, 7mm, 8mm, 9mm, 10mm $27.45 swivel mount. It includes a special adapter bolt and nut when purchased with the ShopStand. #5391 ShopStand and Guitar Repair Vise Peghole & Stud Bushing Bits $319.37 Save $20.39 Vise Quality Fisch chrome vanadium steel swivels 360 Stand bits for chip-free holes. First choice for degrees height clean results on finished surfaces. The adjusts brad point helps keep the bit accurately centered. For 3/8" drill chucks. Rear The Neck Jig Workstation includes the Shop- #4846 for modern Peghole Reamer 10mm peghole bit Counterbores the back of Stand and Angle Vise. You can quickly and sealed tuners, including Gotoh, Schaller, a 5/16"-diameter peghole securely tilt an instrument into the playing posi- Grover, Schertler and Sperzel. tion. Your fretwork will be more accurate than to keep your bushing from See the #4847 11mm bridge/tailpiece bit for revolutionary ever before, and you’ll have more room to work. leaning under string pull. Erlewine Neck Jig modern solidbody guitar mounting stud Fits Grover, Schaller or on page 14 #5394 Neck Jig Workstation bushings, including Gotoh, Wilkinson/Gotoh, Gotoh sealed gear housing. $653.72 Save $56.85 Schaller, TonePros and Hipshot. $6.99 Each #2059 $17.85

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Tuner Drill Jigs No more Tuner Drill Jig misaligned For Slotted Pegheads Install tuner bushings without pegholes! Accurate pegholes risking your peghead’s fnish Our jigs guide your hand drill correctly for 1/4" peg- without a drill press No-Chip Countersink holes, so your tuners will be accurately positioned Hardened bushings set into sturdy aluminum Pressing in tuner bushings can force the surround- and spaced. They’re the solution to tuning prob- blocks keep your hand drill aligned for accurate ing lacquer to lift and chip. StewMac has designed lems caused by misalignment. Made of machined pegholes. The jig auto matically maintains 35mm the perfect solution; a reamer with two dozen tiny steel for a lifetime of use and specially coated to (1-3/8") spacing for steel-string or classical guitar cutters at a 45° angle. The angled lacquer cut resist corrosion, each 3/4" x 3/4" jig string posts. It can be clamped on any peghead prevents chipping during bushing installation, includes steel alignment pins from 1/2" to 1" thick. Use the supplied 13/32" bit and also cleans up holes for mounting screws and instructions (clamps for class ical tuners, or the supplied bushings and and body bushings. No drill not included). To en- “G” (.261") bit for steel-string. #3898 $166.24 needed, gently turn the bit large the pegholes, or Clamps not included. with your fingers. Made of to counterbore for bushings, hardened steel. 1/4" shank, remove the jig after drilling and 0.6" diameter, 1.6" length. use a bushing reamer (available at left). #1695 $31.45 String post spacing Each #2070 For 3-on-plate tuners 1-3/8" $29.62 Depth-stop Mini Bits #2071 For 6-in-line tuners 15/16" $31.62 When that little tuner mounting screw breaks 1/4" Drill Bit A quality steel twist bit for use with the jigs above. Peghead Bushing off, you’ll wish you had used the right size drill 1/4" shank. #4850 $5.72 Reamers bit! Here’s a versatile Give press-fit tuner bushings the right fit, with 7-piece mini bit set for these custom slow-speed reamers. Each has a Tuner Pin Drill Jig avoiding catastrophes when you’re installing tun- Aligns your hand drill for 1/4"-diameter pilot and two 1" flutes that cut a ers, pickguards, string trees, truss rod covers, and clean counterbore. The set of five includes sizes accurate tuning machine more. Each bit is color-coded with a movable plas- mounting pin holes. for popular guitar and mandolin bushings. Coun- tic depth stop (you don’t want to drill completely For Schaller tuners with terbore diameters are listed below. through your peghead, do you?). one or two pins, one-pin Important! Measure your bushings before ordering, or refer Depth stop to the spec drawings shown with the tuners in this catalog Diameter color Great for small Sperzels, and Fender locking or at stewmac.com. #1710 1/16"/.063" Purple hardware! tuners. Use a No. 38 (.101") #1711 No.50/.070" White drill bit. Each .290" #4857 $40.72 #2066 #2060 #1712 5/64"/.078" Blue $5.25 each $17.25 .328" #2061 All 5 sizes #1713 No.44/.086" Pink Tuner Pin Drill Jig for Waverly .340" #1717 Complete #2062 $80.21 #1714 3/32"/.094" Green For use with Waverly guitar and ukulele tuners. #2063 .348" set of 7 ™ Save $6.04 #1715 No.38/.101" Yellow Also 18:1 Grover Sta-Tites. 1" hole spacing. Use #2065 .393" $33.81 Save $2.94 #1716 7/64"/.109" Black a 5/64" drill bit. #4858 $41.15 1-step Peghole Drill Bit For Grover, Schaller and Gotoh sealed tuners Drill rear-counterbored pegholes for sealed tuners in one operation, and get the job done in half the time: this custom combo bit can quickly pay for itself in a busy shop. It’s 7.8mm-diameter (.307") for the threaded peghead bushing, and 9.9mm (.390") for the gear housing, with a brad point for easy centering. High speed steel. #1693 $82.28

DON’T USE A HAMMER! Peghole Reamers Tuner Bushing These are not mere hardware store reamers! Press They’re high quality hollow-ground tools refined for luthiers, specially semi-fluted, and with the Install Remove correct 2-degree taper to accurately fit tuning pegs. bushing bushing The standard size is for guitars and 4/4 violins/ Our special tool installs or removes press-fit tuner bush- violas; the large is for cellos and guitars. Wooden Damage-free ings without damage. It applies steady controlled pressure handle. tuner bushing Taper Cutting length to protect the peghead finish, for a clean job. Bushings installation #0460 $55.94 #0344 Standard .200" to .375" 5.63" $57.84 and removal in counterbored pegholes can be removed cleanly too, #0343 Large .312" to .625" 7.88" $124.83 Instructions included. using the adjustable expanding pin that grips the bushing Works with most major guitar and mandolin bore. The tool includes a protective peghead caul, and a Bridge pin hole reamer, page 30 tuner brands. see-through sleeve for bushing removal. Peg shaper tool, page 25

Orders received by 4pm EST weekdays are shipped the same day 21 Clamping Tools Double-Cam Clamps Faster, lighter, and easier to use than all- Tools metal clamps, and a long-time favorite for Soundhole Clamps instrument assembly. Our cam clamps are These clamps reach made of quality hardwood and steel, with where others can’t protective cork linings. Traditional cam Our soundhole clamps fea- action: slide the upper jaw into position, ture strong steel frames, light and flip the offset wooden lever to tighten. weight, and slim profiles for The small clamp has 5-1/2" depth; the multiple clamping. The 7", 9" large clamp is 8-1/2" deep. Both open to and 11" models have a leveling 8-1/4". The cam lever applies pressure at screw that supports the clamp’s two points—both sides of the jaw instead length and helps prevent soundboard bending. All clamps open to 1-7/8" and Embedded of one central point. This gives greater have knurled thumbscrews, height-adjustable lower jaw screws for clearance steel slug in strength and stability. the lower jaw of soundboard braces, and jaw feet that swivel to conform to uneven surfaces. Each Each, 3+ Each, 6+ for attaching #3724 Small $20.71 $19.26 $17.60 magnets #3725 Large $23.16 $21.54 $19.69 Scissor Jack Works where your arm can’t reach! Leveling Magnets make alignment easy screw gives Our Scissor Jack holds braces, cleats or bridge extra support for plates for gluing; aligns the sides of a crack; sup- clamping bridges and braces ports a fretboard over the body for installing frets, Cross-section Throat depth Each Each, 3+ Each, 6+ and more. Strong and sturdy, it adjusts from 2-1/4" Strong ribbed #2010 5" ...... $15.99 $12.95 $11.51 to 4-3/4". Attach the 10-7/8" extension cable design reduces #2011 7" with leveler $19.84 $16.07 $14.28 and use it where your arm can’t reach. Powerful weight for #2012 9" with leveler $27.40 $22.19 $19.73 positioning magnets are attached to glue-resistant multiple #2013 11" with leveler $30.76 $24.92 $22.15 clamping 1-3/4" diameter cauls: they help you align the jack with your own magnet- Snap-on Soundhole Clamp Cauls embedded cauls, in versatile for a bigger Custom Delrin® cauls snap onto ways that make your work footprint much easier. the swiveling feet of our soundhole Each Each, 3+ clamps to give you a larger clamp- #0490 $98.64 $87.79 ing footprint when you need it. Available flat or grooved to fit over guitar braces, each 3/8" x 7/8" caul includes a at stewmac.com Flat caul thick felt disk that can be glued on to help #2014 $2.58 #2015 Grooved caul $3.39 prevent wood dents. Mini Cam Clamp #2016 Set of 4 (2 flat, 2 grooved) $10.15 Save $1.79 Dan Erle wine developed this slim clamp for working at stewmac.com We recommend readily available Shoe Goo® adhesive for attaching felt to clamping cauls. on smaller instruments, and wherever reduced weight Lighter and and tighter placement of multiple clamps are needed. slimmer than It adjusts like a standard cam clamp: slide the upper our standard Ibex Bridge Clamp jaw into position and flip the cam lever to tighten. cam clamps A sturdy cast aluminum clamp with 1-1/2" Small but mighty, it gives you plenty of pressure for maximum opening and 6" throat depth, guitar work. Sturdy hardwood and steel construc- for gluing a bridge or brace through a guitar tion, with protective cork jaw linings. 5-3/8" depth; soundhole. Designed by pioneering luthier opens to 6-3/4". Irving Sloane. Each Each, 3+ Each, 6+ Each Each, 3+ #3867 $14.48 $13.47 $12.31 #0682 $38.15 $35.48

StewMac Brace Repair Jack Camless For gluing loose braces inside an acoustic Clamps guitar. Insert through the soundhole and Special clamps for tight spots roll between your fingers to apply pressure. When cam clamps are closely spaced around Glue-resistant cauls, with double-notched a curved edge, the levers can interfere with end caps to fit the two most common brace each other. We simply replaced the lever profiles: the gentle slope of Martin braces with a thumbscrew, for tighter placement, fast and the more triangular shape on Gibsons. setups, and finer control of clamping pressure. The body of the jack is a hefty brass cylinder These high quality hardwood/steel clamps that turns easily between your fingers. The have protective cork jaw linings. The small non-reactive rubber surface provides a Double-notched end caps ft most clamp has 4-1/2" depth; the large clamp is good grip. #3543 $21.90 Each brace profles 8-1/2" deep. Both sizes open to 8-1/4". Each Each, 3+ Each, 6+ #3708 Small $18.44 $17.15 $15.67 Protective Felt A thick 10" x 10" felt sheet you #3709 Large $19.80 $18.41 $16.83 can cut with scissors to any shape you need. Makes clamp cauls instrument-friendly. Great for padding your work surfaces too. Each Each, 3+ Kerfng clamps #2017 $5.45 $4.85 page 25

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Go-bar Tools Clamping Fast, efcient system for StewMac braces, backs Guitar Repair and soundboards Magnets Time-saving go-bar A helping hand in clamping has become hard-to-reach areas a popular technique Magnets have lots of uses! They can be attached to in guitarmaking. The (or inlaid in) clamping cauls, to align patches for equipment consists cracks. Use an exterior magnet to move another of a deck and strong magnet inside a guitar: wrap the inner one in a 24" flexible “go-bars,” damp cloth to clean glue squeeze-out, or attach placed under tension self-adhesive sandpaper to remove dried glue. between the top of StewMac These are seriously strong nickel-plated rare the deck and the Spool Clamps earth magnets, countersunk on both sides wood being clamped. Assembly clamps with a diferent twist for handy attachment to cauls and tools. Setup is simpler and The simple workhorse spool clamp for soundboard/ Our 1-1/8" knurled brass magnet handle has faster than using back assembly, made faster and easier with a hard- an attachment screw to fit the countersunk standard clamps, and wood handle. (After all, glue won’t wait forever holes. It makes moving and separating these clamping pressure is while you fiddle with wingnuts.) A quick spin powerful magnets a lot easier. more uniform. of the lower spool closes the clamp, and an easy turn of the handle applies the pressure. StewMac’s Align crack repair patches Complete go-bar sets Deck hardware kit, Don MacRostie added other refinements: durable or sand dried glue in hard- 25 go-bars, two sanding discs, concave sound- to-reach areas inside an finish-friendly tubing on the rod protects the in- instrument. board and back dishes, and instructions. You strument from scratches, and a low-friction plastic supply the plywood. Top Back washer below the handle allows smooth, precise radius radius Each pressure adjustment. The sturdy hardwood spools #4731 For Martin 40-ft. 15-ft. $482.60 are lined with protective cork. These high quality #4732 Modern 28-ft. 20-ft. Save $25.40 clamps are available in sets of 6 (acoustic guitar assembly typically requires at least four sets). For Go-bars mandolin, violin and ukulele assembly, simply trim Use a pair of 1" magnets Rugged 24" x 1/2" x 5/32" Each Each, 25+ the protective tubing as needed for tighter closure. to magnetize a pickup or flexible fiberglass. #4734 $5.20 $3.95 Max. opening 5-1/4" , clamping depth 9/16", handle length 4" change its polarity. #3715 Set of 6 $33.68 Height x dia. Each Each, 4+ Each, 12+ Underside #4637 Magnet, 1/8" x 1/2" $4.47 $3.84 $2.99 #4638 Magnet, 1/8" x 1" .....$8.57 $7.37 $5.74 Concave upper side Swivel Handle #4639 Magnet handle ...... $4.73 $4.07 $3.17 Warning: keep these magnets away from Clamps electronic equipment and pacemakers! at stewmac.com These super heavy- Concave radiused dishes for go-bar decks #4640 Magnet set: two 1/2" and two 1" magnets, duty versions are plus two handles Rigid CNC-machined fiberboard dishes solve the more versatile $32.70 Save $2.84 problem of clamping guitar braces, soundboards than standard F- and backs to standard curvatures. Add a self- clamps. The pivoting handle adhesive sandpaper disc for easy non-slip clamp- lets you position and adjust the Bridge ing, and for sanding guitar braces accurately. clamp in tight spots. Sturdy #6086 15-ft. radius (Martin back) Each Clamping $98.78 steel construction gives you #6087 20-ft. radius (modern back) the clamping pressure you Caul #6088 28-ft. radius (modern soundboard) need for demanding jobs. Our clamping caul 40-ft. radius (Martin soundboard) #6089 Great for repairing peghead needs only a single #6085 50-grit sanding disc (24" dia.) $34.98 breaks, laminating extra clamp. Made necks, gluing fin- of 5-7/8" x 1" gerboards and more. aluminum, it has Go-bar deck hardware kit The small version a slightly arched Metal posts and hardware for opens to 7" with bottom to fit most making a sturdy go-bar deck. We 3-1/4" throat depth; bridges on flattop steel-string guitars. provide complete instructions; the large clamp It’s padded with thick protective cork on you provide the plywood top opens to 10" with the underside and on the thumb- 4-3/4" throat. screw- adjustable end clamps. #4600 $36.69 and base. #4733 $110.48 Each Each, 3+ Each, 6+ #3704 Small $22.59 $21.01 $19.20 #3705 Large $33.70 $31.34 $28.64 Bridge Locating Pins 1-5/8" tapered non-stick polyethylene pins align a pin bridge for gluing. One Fingerboard Band Clamp Compact • Flexible • Needs no cauls in each outer pin hole will do. They can A quick way to glue a fingerboard without cumbersome cauls, and a practical be cut off above the bridge and below the bridge solution for radiused fingerboards. The toothed outer surface of the glue- plate before clamping. Press them out after the resistant band engages a threaded plastic thumb nut for pressure adjustment. glue dries. Reusable! Pkg., 3+ The flexible cradle conforms to the neck and helps Each Each, 4+ #4602 Pkg. of 6 $4.98 $3.93 protect the finish. Space the clamps about 3" apart. #3109 $4.34 $3.78

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More repair tools Crack Repair Tools from T.J. Thompson Tools Fixes the nastiest cracks! Our new Crack Repair Tools handle the toughest jobs, like Brace a warped split in a guitar side. Gluing 1. The exclusive cleat cutter produces neat, round gluing Cauls patches that span the crack. Gluing a loose 2. The air gun works glue deep down into the split wood. brace means clamping, 3. The crack clamp and its brass anchor pull the crack and many clamps don’t ﬁt shut while providing the clamping force for gluing. well on delicate curved braces and Components also available can slip off or leave a crunch mark separately at stewmac.com #6270 Complete set Crack on the brace. These glue-resistant Air gun requires compressed air. $93.59 clamp nylon cauls protect guitar braces from applies clamps during gluing. Inner curves ﬁt Air gun tension scalloped braces. Includes a narrow and Cracked a wide caul. #4609 $41.67 Wire top, side or back

Glue-resistant crack clamp Wooden Cleat cutter gluing cleat produces uniform Pin vise gluing cleats from any tonewood Bridge Gluing Cauls Brass anchor Glue-resistant cauls pefectly shaped to Hardened steel pulls cleat into cleat cutter gluing position the contours of Martin guitar bridges and bridge plates. #4608 $46.67

Thompson Top Crack Corrector T.J. Thompson, famous for his restorations of prized vintage Martins, invented this ingenious system for fixing cracks in delicate soundboards. Matched inner/outer cauls are pulled together by magnets to glue T.J.’s unique patching cleats: feather-thin strips of spruce, Dreadnought rosewood or mahogany. The inner cauls 12-fret are notched to fit over soundboard braces. 000 See our online video: Dan Erlewine shows you how it works. at stewmac.com Includes 5 clear acrylic cauls, 3 powerful magnets, and 5 spruce cleats. Extra cleats available in maple/rosewood/mahogany at stewmac.com #4610 Top Crack Corrector $125.00 #4631 Blank cauls, set of 3 $60.00 Fast, easy setup StewMac Guitar Assembly Molds Our shop foreman Todd Sams, who also builds great bluegrass guitars, wowed us with these innovative molds. Made of strong non-warping Thickness Caliper 2"-thick MDF board, they feature pivoting threaded thumbscrews that For archtop carving tuck into the grooved ends of each mold for closure. There’s no external hardware to get in the way of your assembly clamps. Each mold includes With a flick of your thumb, our two adjustable threaded spreader rods with contoured hardwood cauls to thickness caliper provides precise align the guitar waist, neck block and tailblock. With your bent guitar measurements of top and back thick- sides secured in the mold, you can glue the blocks, clamp the linings, nesses for archtop carving. A quality sand the kerfed edges, and install the soundboard and back. The body gauge designed for luthiers, its deep stays correctly aligned, no guesswork. When you’re finished, simply 9" (228mm) reach is sufficient for an remove the spreaders through the soundhole. archtop guitar, mandolin, violin or viola. The dial indicator is accurate to #4738 For Dreadnought Each .001" (.01mm on the metric model), for #4739 For 12-fret 000 $154.50 thicknesses up to 1" (25mm). The dial Four 3/4" hardwood spacers are has an adjustable zero point, and can included for benchtop use. also be positioned for left-hand use. Install the Recessed pivoting thumbscrews close the removable brass foot for freestanding operation, mold, and swing out for easy opening. or take measurements freehand; the lightweight aluminum frame is sturdy and comfortable. Additional spreader sets Each set #4740 For Dreadnought includes long and short spreaders with cauls. #4741 For 12-fret 000 #5193 Inches Each $31.78 set #5193-M Metric $133.88

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Tools Variable temperature Versatile shape • Optional extender Tools Bending Iron for violin & mandolin Side Learn to Bending bend The most popular iron for bending wet or steamed wood sidewood. Crafted from 6-1/4" long cast aluminum, it Strap has variable temperature control and a versatile shape Flexible 24" x 4" for bending to a variety of radii. The sturdy wooden x .012" stainless Side base can be clamped to your workbench horizontally steel for covering or vertically. The end of the iron is custom-threaded to wet or steamed Bending accept our optional 1-1/2" dia meter extender. side wood when using the bending iron. Practice Set A StewMac exclusive, this feature lets you bend Supports the wood opposite the iron, Set of two inexpensive tight curves for violins and F-style mandolins. traps moisture for easier bending, helps quartersawn wood prac- #0689 120 volts AC $207.05 minimize wood split-out, and springs tice strips helps lessen #4049 220 volts AC $215.75 back ﬂat to use again. #4860 $21.29 the chance of splitting your good wood. 4" x #0688 2-1/4" long aluminum TIP: Apply 3M Stikit™ self-adhesive sandpaper extender with bolt .... $10.45 220-volt plug (page 43) to the strap for sanding bent guitar 25" x .095"-.100". sides. Works great! #4822 $13.22

Peg Shaper Tapers wooden tuning pegs The standard shop tool for accurately tapering tuning pegs up to 3/8" in diameter. Works for violin, viola, flamenco guitar, old-time banjo, dulcimer and more. Simply main- Kerfng Clamps tain pressure with the top knob while turning the Strong spring-loaded steel jaws have the right inserted peg to trim. The angle of the 2" blade is shape for angled kerfing. Each clamp is 1/2" wide adjustable, and can be locked with the supplied with 5/8" jaw depth. Set Set, 10+ Allen key. Machined aluminum and steel. #3712 Set of 10 $9.90 $8.71 Replacement blades available #0346 $83.30 at stewmac.com MAG-ic Probe Electronic Thickness Gauge Peghole reamers, page 21 Works where a traditional caliper can’t! The MAG-ic Probe utilizes a wired sensing wand (probe) that electronically measures the distance Ibex to the magnet. As the probe samples the upper sur- Purfing face of an instrument top or back, the magnet follows the sensor on the inside surface, jumping over Cutter braces and tone bars. This provides a continuous Traditional edge guide readout of the wood thickness in thousandths of with twin knives, ad- an inch (mils) or millimeters, accurate to 0.1mm. justable horizontally The effective range of measurement is 0.0" to 0.6" and vertically. Use a (0-15mm). Two magnets are included, a larger one String Ferrule Installation Tool single blade to cut slots for edge bindings, or both blades for .085"-wide purfling for guitars and large instruments, and smaller one Professional results with your drill press channels. The tool cuts up to 1/4" from for mandolins, ukuleles and small instruments. One end of this machined steel tool fits Tele® string Downloadable software lets the probe work with the edge of the instrument. Cast bronze mounting ferrules (page 73); the other end fits with hardwood handle. your Windows or Mac computer via a USB con- the mini string-thru-top ferrules that replace a tail- #0354 $64.98 nection. You can upload a JPEG photo or drawing piece on the face of a solidbody (page 64). Now Replacement blades available at stewmac.com of your instrument, and record your measurements you can use your drill press for clean, controlled directly on it, to save or print. #4101 $374.00 installation, without risky hammering. 2-13/16" Ball-end Hex Keys overall length, for 3/8" drill chuck. #4493 $14.95 For hard-to-reach guitar hardware Easy to StewMac Magnetic Mirror Set When ordinary Allen Repairman Gene Imbody suggested this versatile inspection align from outside the keys won’t work, try mirror, an ingenious use of our guitar repair magnets (page guitar these industrial-grade 23). Powerful interior and exterior 1"-diameter magnets steel wrenches. Each let you position the 1-5/8" x 2-1/2" mirror quickly and easily has a hex ball-end that where you need it. Thumbscrew-locking ball joint provides a works at angles up to 25 degrees. The completely flexible viewing angle too. It’s a pro quality tool, other end is a standard hex key. made of sturdy brass and steel. #1143 Complete $39.32 #3316 Set of 11: .050", 1/16", 5/64", 3/32", 7/64", 1/8", 9/64", 5/32", 3/16", 7/32", 1/4" $9.14 Tip: Use a thin pad of felt or leather under the exterior magnet to pro- #3317 Metric set of 7: 1.5mm, 2mm, tect delicate finishes. Keep magnets away from pickups and electronics. 2.5mm, 3mm, 4mm, 5mm, 6mm ...... $8.17

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Tools Turn your drill press into a precision sander Converts your Tools drill press to ™ a mini planer Luthier’s Friend Sanding Station Abrasive sleeves ™ The Luthier’s Friend is an Dust Robo-Sander™ Dust affordable way to thickness- collector sand wood up to 2-3/4" tall, or shroud sand the edges of a solidbody guitar, guided by templates you make in your shop. Use it for freehand sanding or for veneers, bridge blanks, wood bindings, finger boards, nuts and saddles and more. Clamp it to your drill press table, and connect your shop vacuum for dust-free operation. The included Robo-Sander™ rotates on a bearing securely seated in the base of the unit. Included: Robo-Sander™ drum (2" dia. x 3" tall) with 50-grit abrasive sleeve StewMac • Sturdy 10" x 12" x 3/4" table with micro-adjustable fence • Dust collector Safe-T-Planer® shroud (for your shop vac hose) • Extra 50, 80 and 120-grit abrasive sleeves The Safe-T-Planer® works in multiple • Instructions #5660 Sanding Station $175.75 passes up to 2-3/4" wide, to prepare #5661 Sliding vise only $25.00 a flat surface that’s ready for final at stewmac.com sanding. It’s an affordable way to plane #5659 Sanding Station fretboards, flat solidbody guitar faces, unjoined guitar soundboards and backs, with sliding vise $200.75 unbent sides and more, plus small pieces like nut and saddle blanks. Made of machined aluminum, the tool has a steel shank and three high-speed steel cutters that are heat-treated for durability. Each cutter features a spare edge, to The optional double the working life. It fits any 1/2" drill press chuck. We include instructions Sliding Vise for making the larger auxiliary drill press table, guide fence and hold-down is handy for squaring-up you’ll need. Allen wrench for blade removal/changing included. Replacement small parts like nuts and saddles. cutters sold separately in sets of 3, and are not compatible with other brands. #0486 StewMac Safe-T-Planer ...... $49.90 #0486-C Replacement cutters, set of 3 $26.75 Robo-Sander™ Versatile sanding drum for your drill press Handy drum for pattern-sanding with your own templates, or for freehand sanding. Durable bronze bearing. 50-grit abrasive sleeve included. Brace Gluing Wedge Diameter x height Abrasive sleeves An ingenious tool developed by Dan #5662 1" x 2" $19.93 Diameter x height Grit Each Erlewine: the Brace Gluing Wedge gently #5663 2" x 3" $26.90 #5666 1" x 2" 50 $0.87 shims open the gap under a loose guitar #5664 3" x 3" $44.67 #5667 1" x 2" 80 $0.87 brace and injects glue right #5665 Set of 3 $91.50 #5668 2" x 3" 50 $1.76 Makes a hard where you need it. This #5669 2" x 3" 80 $1.76 to reach gluing one-hand solution #5670 2" x 3" 120* $1.76 job easy and makes working #5671 3" x 3" 50 $2.35 precise through a guitar #5672 3" x 3" 80 $2.35 soundhole a lot The Luthier’s Friend™ *120-grit sleeve is sized for thick- easier. Crafted of of rugged machined brass and works only with the ness-sanding with the Luthier’s 2" x 3" Robo-Sander.™ Friend™ Sanding Station only. shaped to fit your hand, the tool uses a replaceable #0200 plastic pipette as a glue reservoir. Just squeeze $54.50 the bulb to inject glue through a groove on Includes 3 pipettes the bottom of the wedge. It works for most (trim to length). Pickguard Bevel Cutter brace sizes. Photo-illustrated Extras on page 44. Get a uniform bevel on pickguard edges with this custom instructions are included. Glue not included. 45-degree bit. The carbide-tipped cutter has a 1/4"-dia. shank and 1/2"-dia. ball bearing guide. Cut the pickguard on your own template of the desired shape. Instructions Aluminum Bar Clamp included. Ideal for assembling body #5243 $25.90 Laminated blanks, tops, backs, and more pickguard 45° bevel

Pickguard materials, page 39 Make your own template of any material at least 1/2" thick Holds work up to 24" wide Pillar File Impressively sturdy aluminum construction makes this universal bar clamp This compact file is a favorite at Martin much easier to maneuver and set up than heavier steel clamps. It rests con- Guitars. You’ll find it as versatile as they veniently on your bench to hold your work too. Ideal for gluing multi-section do! Great for shaping wood, metal, body blanks, adding “wings” to through-body necks, joining soundboard and bone or plastic, it has 00 cross-cut top back halves for arched or flattop guitars, and more. The spring-action move- and bottom surfaces, with smooth sides able jaw works fast on the twist-resistant notched bar, and a big 1/2"-diameter for getting into corners cleanly. 8-1/8" steel wing screw adjusts final clamping pressure. More than capable of handling x 1/2" overall, with 5-1/2" cutting your guitar assembly jobs! 1-5/8" jaw depth. Each Each, 3+ Each, 6+ surfaces. Tapered thickness, from #3714 $29.95 $27.85 $25.46 #4175 $9.95 1/8" to 3/32".

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Large 0842 4152 Razor Files Teeth are individually hand-struck Wood shaping made super efcient! 4154 3062 Imagine hundreds of little razor planes shaping an instrument neck: these files save a huge amount of effort. They’re super efficient, but leave a surpris- 4157 Specialty Files for Guitarmakers ingly smooth surface. The key is a modern process Quality steel files with rubber-coated handles, in Dragon the most useful sizes for detailed work. that chemically etches rows of semi-circular teeth Hand-cut Rasps to extreme sharpness. The large files have a 7" x Mini files for trimming, shap- Unequaled for neck shaping & contouring Needle File Set 3/4" cutting surface (the flat file cuts on both faces) ing, slotting and cleaning metal, wood or plastic. with smooth sides. Length including the tang is “I don’t recall ever having a rasp that cut The set includes round, half-round, triangular, 9-5/8". The easy-grip 3-5/8" handle allows safe, so easily. Very little sanding is needed flat and square files. 5-1/2" long with 2-1/2" cut- comfortable use. The small files are for shaping to remove its marks. This is a fnely cut ting surfaces. #3062 Set of 5 $16.80 tight contours, corners and small surfaces. Each rasp.” —Bruce Sexauer, luthier file has a 3-7/8" x 3/8" cutting surface (the flat file Dragon handcrafted steel rasps are among our Luthier’s File Set Indispensable for nut and cuts on both faces) and 7-7/8" length. first choices for quickly shaping instrument saddle work, refitting peg holes, delicate neck Large Small necks, solidbody guitar contours, custom jigs shaping, and more. The set includes half-round, round, flat, square and 3-corner files. 8-1/2" with #4161 Flat Each #4165 Flat Each and clamping cauls. The teeth are individually #4162 Curved $50.56 #4166 Curved $30.46 hand-struck on both sides of each file, leaving 00-cut (38 teeth/inch). #0842 Set of 5 $55.25 NEW Tapered a slightly random pattern that a machine-made #4178 Flat Each #4171 Set of all 6 files rasp simply can’t equal. This reduces chattering #4179 Curved $74.50 $311.04 and “wandering,” giving a smooth but aggressive cut. The right shapes for contouring a variety of neck sizes, Dragon rasps are available with 10" large or 6" small cutting length, and coarse or fine cut. The double-radius rasps with 7" cutting length can quickly shape curves at the neck heel and peghead base. #4151 Large coarse Each #4152 Large fine $52.23 1-5/8” #4154 Small coarse Each Dan Erlewine’s Micro Chisels #4155 Small fine $32.78 favorite chisels! 1-3/16” Set of four 5-1/2" wood-handled #4157 Double-radius coarse Each model maker’s chisels, perfect Two Cherries Wood Chisels #4158 Double-radius fine $42.23 for trimming nut and saddle Two Cherries may be the finest wood chisels you’ll 7/8” slots, or for removing ever own. They’re handmade in Germany from dried glue around frets premium forged heat-treated steel, to hold an edge Fieldpiece LED and braces. The “dog- far longer than most other chisels. Each is fitted Extension Mirror leg” chisel tips give with an octagonal Width Each you precise fingertip This versatile tool is a bright LED mini lacquered horn- #1618 4mm (5/32") $35.40 control. 2mm, 2.4mm, flashlight with a handy 2" x 1" adjustable #1628 beam handle #1619 6mm (15/64") $35.40 2.75mm and 3.25mm cutting widths. $49.45 and steel ferrules. #1623 12mm (15/32") $35.40 pivoting mirror attachment. It telescopes #1624 18mm (45/64") $37.55 waaaaay out to 30-1/2", to light areas deep #1625 24mm (15/16") $44.15 inside large instruments that are Get the hard to reach with most mirrors. It’s slim enough to fit into mandolin BIG and uke soundholes too, and comes view! Two with a convenient pocket clip. Bat- Cherries teries included. #3225 $22.95 Guitar Brace Telescoping Guitar Mirror Chisel A simple 2-1/4" diameter round mirror that’s been a standard guitar repair 3-piece tool for years. Swivel joints allow Inspection The unique “S” profile of this chisel gives easier viewing from almost any angle. Mirror access than a straight chisel when scalloping braces The handle telescopes from or feathering the ends of tone bars. Great for re- 7" to 11" for a view of A handy 3-piece set of mirrors you can tape moving dried glue from the sides of the braces too. remote areas inside the together, fold up, and place into a soundhole. It Features a high quality steel blade and balanced unfolds to a 7-1/2" x 12" flat viewing surface, for instrument. #0362 $12.65 wooden handle. 5-1/4" length blade. the big picture of the guitar’s interior. Durable #1615 12mm (15/32") width Each mirrored acrylic; supplied untaped. Frees both your NEW #1616 16mm (5/8") width $37.40 StewMac Magnetic Mirror, page 25 hands for the job. #5124 $18.44

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Tools For archtop guitars, violins and Tools mandolins Acoustic Guitar Neck Joint Templates & Router Bits Ibex Complicated joints made easy Dovetail joint Carving Made of clear acrylic for easy alignment, Planes these templates let you cut accurate neck joints with your router. Each set has instructions, templates for the neck heel and matching neck block, and plans for a handy wooden jig to hold the neck Designed by pioneering luthier Irving Sloane, or body securely for routing. Each bit is these finely crafted convex-bottom mini planes are carbide-tipped for long life, with a 1/4" Straight mortise the gold standard for thicknessing arched tops and shank and 1/2" guide bearing. backs. Machined from cast silicon bronze, each Templates (router bits not included) Router bits plane has a chrome vanadium blade that holds an extremely fine edge. Thumbscrew adjustment #4783 Set of 2 for Martin-style dovetail joint $76.96 #4781 For dovetail (10-degree cut) Each #4784 Set of 2 for straight mortise/tenon joint $83.96 #4782 For straight mortise/tenon $29.96 allows quick blade repositioning or removal for sharpen ing. Ibex Finger Planes Body Blade Guitar length width Each Neck Neck Joint Steamer #0330 25mm 8mm $67.35 Removal Needle & Hose #0697 30mm 10mm $75.10 Injecting steam into a dovetail #0687 36mm 12mm $81.04 Jig neck joint, through one or more #0331 47mm 18mm $89.15 Clean, fast small holes drilled through a Convex Replacement finger plane blades are dovetail joint fret slot, can help loosen glue available online at stewmac.com disassembly for neck removal. Our hose assembly includes a 3-1/2" x 5/64" Ibex Palm Plane injector needle, insulating rubber A larger 90mm (3.54") con- handle, 1/4" hose rated for heat vex model for carving arch- and pressure, and a hose clamp for top guitars, cellos and basses. attachment to a pressure cooker The tool-steel blade is 28mm or espresso machine. wide. #3141 $208.50 #4059 Complete $46.12 Bryan Galloup inspired this ingenious jig. It applies #4056 Needle and hose adapter only $28.55 gradual, shock-free thumbscrew-controlled pres- 1610 sure to the neck heel to push the neck out. Made 1609 of sturdy cork-lined plywood and aluminum, it mounts over the shoulders of practically any acoustic guitar. Waist clamps with a protective backstrap adjust to the instrument’s contours. To use, inject steam continuously into the joint to soften the old glue, through small holes drilled down through a fret slot into the joint (see our steamer needle and 1607 1608 hose at right). Loosen the fretboard extension with a heating iron (at right) and our #4464 removal Heating Iron Softens glue for removal knife (page 31). Instructions included. Applying heat to a guitar’s fretboard extension and bridge helps soften the glue for a removal knife. #4737 $93.47 This 2-7/8" x 2" x 1" aluminum iron is designed to be be heated to 250°F on your hot plate. It’s Guitar Shop Pliers & Cutters Neck Set radius ed and grooved to span the frets on Martin Durable, high quality hand tools you’ll use Sandpaper and Gibson guitars that have 14 frets to the body. everyday in a busy guitar shop. Machined tool You’ve calculated the correct #4607 $77.85 steel with comfortable molded handles and Radiused for smooth action. Side cutters let you get in close angle for an acoustic guitar bridge removal neck set, and trimmed the for precise cuts. heel. Now for the step the Long-nose Pliers 2"-deep serrated jaws for experts use: pull this special Removal knives extra reach and good grip, with side cutter for abrasive between the heel on page 31 light-duty jobs. 6-3/8" overall. #1610 $9.95 and the body to fine-adjust Round-nose Bending Pliers Spring-tension to a perfect fit. The 10-yard 5/8" conical jaws safely grip and bend wiring roll of 120-grit aluminum for soldering jobs. 4-3/4" overall. #1609 $9.95 oxide is canvas-backed so it Surface Thermometer Wire Cutter 1/2"-deep spring-tension side won’t pull apart in the joint, cutters for guitar wiring. 4-1/2" overall. (Not Fine tune the and the 1" width saves trim- Monitor your heating iron Place this 1-3/4" 50-500°F for use on guitar strings.) #1607 $9.95 heel-to-body ft ming time. #5763 $11.95 thermometer on the flat top of String Cutter Heavy-duty hardened side your heating iron to check for cutter with spring tension. 4-3/4" length fits a Neck Resets the correct temperature (250°F is guitar case. 5/8" cutting length. #1608 $9.95 with Dan Erlewine safe for bridge or fingerboard removal). It reaches #1612 Set of all 4 tools $33.83 Save $5.97 2-hour DVD, page 96 stability in about a minute. #4603 $47.35

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at stewmac.com Tools OptiVisor Tools Headband Magnifer ESP Multi with Quasar LS™ Spanner at stewmac.com High-intensity Lights Handy Store this The OptiVisor flip-up magnifier frees both your pocket-size versatile little guitar steel wrench in hands for inlaying, wiring, fret dressing and wrench other close work. It features removable optically- your guitar case or workbench and you can quickly fix a loose ground 2X glass lenses with 10" focal length, and NEW Guitar Tech Wrench Set an adjustable comfort-padded headband. The jack, control pot, pickup switch or guitar tuner. Six sizes guitar techs use all the time. high-intensity LED Quasar light frame snaps on Use it to turn adjustable bridge thumbwheels the front, to virtually eliminate shadows in dim 1/2"+14mm for output jacks on acoustics more easily too. One end is toothed to loosen a areas. A lightweight battery box attaches to the and electrics; DC input jacks on effects pedals; nut; the other end tightens it. A mere .075" thin, OptiVisor frame. Two AA batteries included. our flush-mount jack. 7/16"+12mm for control the Multi Spanner can fit pots and TonePros™ Locking Studs. 3/8"+10mm under a control knob, and #1687 OptiVisor with lights $79.76 for amp chassis and speaker nuts; threaded tuner is angled for clearance over #1685 OptiVisor only ...... $54.81 bushings. These wrenches are slim enough to slide a peghead or body. #1686 Quasar LS lights only $24.95 under control knobs and into tight spaces, but #1344 $11.00 #1688 1.5X replacement lenses tough enough for professional repair shops. for a wider area of view ...... $37.58 Dan Erlewine is a long-time OptiVisor user. #3691 $9.95 #3693 Guitar Tech Wrench + Screwdriver Set (page 19) $42.93 Save $4.77 at stewmac.com Pull the jack back! For pots, Guitar jacks and Nutdrivers tuner bushings These sturdy steel deep-socket hex drivers are the right size for common guitar repair jobs. The No more large comfortable T-handles give you plenty of Jack Installation Tool loose jacks! grip. 6-1/2" length. Fixing a 1/4" jack in a hollowbody guitar is a Jack The Gripper #5890 10mm, for Schaller, Gotoh common job. The problem is reinstalling it and Grover tuner bushings Each when you can’t reach inside. Here’s a solution It’s no fun to watch a jack $7.49 disappear into your guitar or at stewmac.com #5891 7/16", for Alpha control pots from repairman Frank Ford (an idea originated #5892 1/2", for output jacks and CTS pots by Julyan Wallis, UK Guitar Doctor): feed the amp, or to break a solder connection when you #5893 Complete set...... $20.00 Save $2.47 Jack Installation Tool through the guitar, plug it tighten the nut and the jack turns with it. Jack into the jack, and pull the jack snugly into place. The Gripper, from repairman Frank Ford, is an No fumbling, no strings, no misalignment. The ingenious tool that holds any 1/4" jack steady while Adjustable slim 18" brass tool is bendable, and works in you tighten or loosen the nut. Insert it in the jack, Toggle Switch nearly any f-hole or round-hole guitar. Quickly and a knurled metal cam locks in either direction. Wrench installs 1/4" endpin jacks too. A real worksaver—no need to disassemble your #0107 $12.95 guitar or amp. For recessed jacks, a steel adapter The right wrench for handle is included for use with your 3/8" square round knurled nuts on Gibson® and similar pick- drive socket. #0814 $43.35 up switches. Your pliers Finger saver! ™ will mar the nut—this tool Bullet Jack Tightener is much safer! The chuck- Tighten loose 1/4" Switch- style jaws are adjustable ™ craft jacks without taking for a non-slip grip, and your guitar or amp apart. the deep socket means you This simple pocket-size tool won’t have to remove the Tremolo Spring Installer works from the outside to pre- This simple steel hook is the right length to make switch knob. Steel with vent twisted, shorted wires on durable plastic handle. stubborn tremolo spring installation remarkably the inside. Fit the socket over #1699 $17.71 easy. Protect your fingers and your guitar, and save a 1/2" jack nut, press the Grip- your pliers for more appropriate jobs. 6" long. Tip™ into the jack, and turn the #0579 $6.65 tool’s handle to tighten the nut. Endpin Jack Patent pending. #3545 $11.99 Wrench Pain-free Tele® Jack Installation Tool installation! Installs, removes, or tightens the jack Loose Tele® output jack? Now you can easily install or remove the jack ® 4321 retainer clip, at the turn of an Allen wrench. The Tele jack installa- Use our specially modified tool tion tool flattens the clip so it firmly grabs the hole in the guitar body deep-socket 9/16" hollow-shaft nut driver to for secure jack mounting. Assemble the tool in reverse, and quickly tighten an endpin jack’s installation nut inside extract a loose clip without damaging the guitar. The tool is made of a guitar. A slot lets the wrench slide neatly over 0136 dur able hardened steel, and includes Allen wrench and instructions. the jack’s wire, solder prongs and nut. No more clip Each, Each, painful contortions when you’re working through Jack cup, #4321 Tool $18.54 Each 3+ 10+ page 73 #0136 Jack retainer clip $0.94 $0.81 $0.69 a guitar soundhole. #1810 $32.50

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Tools ﬁcult replacement job that can alter the sound Bridge Pin and lower the value of the guitar. The BridgeSaver Hole was developed by Dan Erlewine to preserve the Reamers original plate. It’s a 2-part hand tool: a steel cutter creates a dished cavity at the bottom of the bridge Fit bridge pins pin hole, and a steel bit cuts a matching wooden and endpins plug. Glue the plug flush in the cavity, redrill, accurately with these special and the original bridge plate will hold the strings wooden-handled steel reamers. Fit your bridge like new. Instructions and a special 6" steel bit for Semi-ﬂuted cutting edges help pins drilling new bridge pin holes are included. A money maker for keep the hole round. The accurately repair shops 3-degree reamer tapers from #5240 $149.79 .312" to .150" with a 3" cut, to match many at stewmac.com Gibson and Gurian pins. The 5-degree reamer Photos at left: Turning the handle tapers from .312" to .135", with 2" cut. It matches pulls the cutter up under the bridge 1 2 3 our vintage-style pins, and modern Martin pins. plate to form a dished cavity for 1 Worn original pin holes new wood, which is cut to a perfect 2 Dished for wooden plug #3227 3-degree Each #3230 Both $126.05 match by the plug cutter. 3 Plugged and redrilled #3229 5-degree $65.65 Save $5.25

Peghole reamers, Bridge pin hole slotting tools page 21 Unique saws and fles for custom string seating Bridge slots help seat the strings properly to prevent bridge plate damage, and establish the string angle over the saddle for the best sound. These tools match the slots to the strings.

Bridge Pin Hole Chamfer Tool Cutaway A better countersink for bridge pins guitar top Luthier Bryan Galloup suggested this unique cutter. It works with your hand drill, stops bit chatter, Thompson Belly Reducers Bridge Pin Hole Slotting Saw Lifesavers for older acoustic guitars gives consistent control of the size and depth of Our handmade pull-stroke 1-3/4" steel blade Excessive soundboard bellying from string tension cut, and keeps the bevel round, even on a curved features legendary Japanese woodworking saw makes a guitar hard to play, and can damage the bridge surface. A steel pilot pin is included for new craftsmanship. It’s slender to fit the pin hole, and bridge plate. Replacing the plate is a difficult job unreamed 3/16"-diameter bridge pin holes, and cuts more efficiently than any blade you’ve used for that can reduce the value of a vintage instrument. another pilot for bridges that have already been the task. Two gauges, for plain and wound strings. ® Restoration expert T.J. Thompson’s set of five reamed. The adjustable Delrin -lined brass depth Traditional bamboo handle. stop controls the cut of the tapered 4-fluted bit for #5803 .028" specially-machined aluminum flatteners can be a clean, professional job. Instructions and Allen Buy any 2 #5804 .051" heated to fix the problem without replacing the Save 10% $19.30 each plate. They’re made to be used after the bridge has wrench included. #0459 $33.91 been removed from the guitar. The set has convex flatteners for rectangular and belly bridges, and Bridge Pin Hole concave flatteners for common bridge plate shapes. at stewmac.com Slotting Files Embedded magnets ensure the cauls stay in place (hands free!) while installing and tightening the clamps. Instructions included. #1380 Set of 5 $129.00 Each saw is shaped to fit into the bridge pin holes, smooth the saw cuts, and define the string ramp for each hole. The 3" cutting edge is rounded to prevent Assures proper the string from binding in the slot. 5-7/8" length; bridge angle and chrome alloy steel. The .028" file is for unwound foot contour strings. #5807 .028" #5810 .067" Each #5808 .043" #5811 .087" $20.50 T.J. Thompson recommends heating the flatteners to 150 Buy any 2 #5809 .051" degrees F., dampening the wood, and using three Ibex Archtop Bridge Fitting Jig Save 10% bridge clamps (not included, see page 22). Effective Get a better ft for better sound Our thanks to repairman Gene Imbody and for bridge plates that have been installed with hide glue, A properly fitted bridge is critical to the sound of Todd Sams for developing these tools. aliphatic (yellow) glue, or PVA (white) glue. an archtop guitar or mandolin. Rubbing the bridge Clamps for gluing bridges, pages 22-23 base over sandpaper on the top of the instrument is the traditional way to fit the feet, but handhold- Bridge Bolts Test bridge and neck alignment before gluing ing usually results in an ill-fitting contour. Our These handy bolts are for test-mounting an unglued flattop guitar bridge. aluminum archtop bridge fitting jig, designed by Each is drilled for a guitar string. With bolts in the outer bridge pin holes, you renowned mandolin maker Don MacRostie, at- can check the intonation, string pull, soundboard taches to the bridge base. Lock the height of the jig arch, bridge thickness and saddle height. They’re roller for the desired bridge angle, and three-point indispensable for neck reset alignments. Brass, 8-32 contact assures you’ll sand the correct contours. Easy-install thread, 1" long, with knurled thumbnut and washer. Instructions included. #5046 $38.40 thumbnuts #3417 Package of 4 $11.95

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Unique solution 3694 Plate Mate Tools for soundboard 3695 Quick fx for a Tools bellying worn bridge plate The Plate Mate helps guard As installed against the eventual wear in Breedlove of ball-end strings on the guitars bridge plate holes beneath the soundboard. It can prevent costly bridge plate replacement. This simple .032" brass plate is held in place by the strings and the supplied adhesive backing. Players have also noted enhanced tone Get a better and improved tuning stability after installation. Saddle Slot Levelers saddle ft String spread These files fit standard acoustic guitar bridge saddle JLD Bridge Doctor #3633 2-1/8" Each #3637 2-3/16" $24.18 slots, to clean and flatten the bottom. They enable Screw mount This ingenious spruce device at- uniform contact with the bottom of the saddle for taches beneath the bridge via an inlaid screw. An best sound (critical for undersaddle pickups). Each adjustable pressure post rests against the tailblock, 1-15/16" x 13/16" steel file has smooth sides, safe providing leverage to flatten rounded ends, and coarse and fine-cut teeth on the soundboard. Better bridge the long flat edges. Use the 1/8" file for Fender contact and alignment can nut slots too. #3067 For 1/8" slot Each also enhance sound projection. #3068 For 3/32" slot $17.95 Each Each, 3+ #3694 $22.50 $20.02 “I saw this in Brass pin mount The pin-mounted version of use at Martin’s repair shop 20 years ago. I’ve the JLD Bridge Doctor attaches beneath the bridge wanted one ever since.” using a threaded brass bridge pin. Strings mount —Dan Erlewine horizontally through the tops of the matching brass bridge Bridge pins (included). Each Each, 3+ Spatula #3695 $52.75 $46.95 Great for removing bridges and pickguards With a shop-tested blade design and sturdy hard- Saddlematic wood block handle, the Bridge Spatula is a highly Tools for disassembly Pinpoints the correct bridge saddle location efficient tool for separating loose bridges, fretboard Our Saddlematic makes the job easy. It’s perfect extensions and pickguards. The thin easy-clean for positioning a new slotted bridge, or to check 2-1/2" x 5" x .012" stainless steel blade is super- the placement of an installed saddle. Made of stiff. It’s mounted at a shallow angle for getting aluminum and steel, it adjusts for most scale under your work with better control. Thick felt lengths up to 27". Saddle location pins can be set Bridge/ Heating iron, lining beneath the block helps protect soundboard for scale length compensation, and for a left-hand Fingerboard page 28 finishes and lets the tool slide smoothly. bridge too. #4462 $34.56 Removal #4466 $38.94 Knife Here’s a highly Top arch Bridge pin spacings 1 Place the block 2 Position the slider groove versatile tool for against the nut. directly over the 12th fret. removing an o acoustic guitar bridge, pickguard or fingerboard extension. This wooden-handled flat spatula has r a 3-7/8" steel blade that tapers from handle to tip Wing contour Back roundover q 3 Turn the 4 Press the pointers into the bridge. Saddlematic Draw a line connecting these holes. (.045" to .010"). The blade is flexible, so you can 180 degrees. This is the front edge of the new slot. work it into the joint while holding the handle Acoustic Guitar Bridge Template safely off the guitar top. Warm the glue joint first, One of our favorite Dan Erlewine inspired tools. StewMac The Intonator to help break the bond. #4464 $14.20 This brass template is for checking your progress when you’re shaping a vintage Martin-style “belly” exclusive Finds accurate bridge from scratch. The edges are contoured for saddle placement matching the top arch, back roundover, and wing and compensation contours. StewMac’s Todd Sams suggested the The Intonator finds Seam Separation Knife handy locating holes for bridge pin spacings too: the correct location Ideal for removing a top, back or fingerboard. The modern 2-1/8" and pre-war 2-1/32" spreads. for placing the saddle stiff 3-3/4" x 3/4" carbon steel blade has a long #0672 $12.45 on a flattop guitar knife edge to enter cracks and separate glue seams. bridge. Use it before Hardwood handle. #4465 $9.38 cutting a new saddle slot, or when filling and reslotting. It fits behind the bridge pins, and concentric brass sleeves on its Ofset adjustable brass saddles can be added or removed for proper string height. Just turn each thumbscrew Disassembly Knife until the intonation is correct, and mark the saddle The rosewood handle is offset to protect the positions on the bridge. Your marks are accurate soundboard when lifting a bridge, pickguard or guides for routing a new saddle slot, or for multiple fingerboard, or clean ing glue from a loose brace. saddles, and will help you correctly compensate the 3-1/2" blade is ground thin for flexibility. 7-1/2" saddle if needed. Instructions included. overall length. #1287 $5.98 #5245 $72.87

Orders received by 4pm EST weekdays are shipped the same day 31 A more stable and versatile way to support Mini your Dremel Router Bits for Dremel & Foredom® Precision 5155 Inlay cavities • Fret slots Router Saddle slots and more #1188 For inlay routing. 3/32" 1188 Base shank;* width of cut .055". Designed Package of 6. $12.62 for luthiers at stewmac.com #1187 For fine detail inlay cavity 1187 routing, or to widen fret slots. Our sturdy, compact all-metal base is the best way to hold a 3/32" shank;* width of cut 1/32". Dremel for freehand routing, inlaying, widen ing fret slots, Package of 6. $12.62 1180 and more. It works with our jigs for precisely routing bridge #1180 Solid carbide, for cleaning saddle slots and soundhole rosette channels too. Crafted of ma- fret slots and for banjo capo 1190 Dust blower spikes. 3/32" shank;* cutting nozzle works with chined steel, brass and aluminum, it features precision cutting depth optional mini air adjustment with large thumbwheels that eliminate guesswork—one width tapers from .032" to .019". Package of 5. $20.50 *Bits with pump to keep your #5260 turn equals .035"/.889mm. The posts serve as handles for guiding work surface clean the tool. Installation is easy: unscrew the threaded plastic collar on #1190 Solid carbide, for saddle 3/32" shank and easy to see $54.23 the nose of your Dremel, and screw on the router base. It fits most slots. 3/32" shank;* width of cut require #0681 ® collet (below) Dremels made since 1986, and our custom Foredom handpiece. 5/64"; cutting height 1/4". when used Our Precision Router Package of 5. $20.50 with a Dremel. Base fits Dremel Edge Guide models 4000, 400XPR, ™ With this adjustable brass Solid Carbide Downcut Bits MultiPro and Solid carbide reverse- Each, 3+ Professional. It also guide you can use your Dremel spiral flutes cut cleaner Each per size fits Black & Decker tool and our Router Base to $18.55 $17.07 Wizard™ and RTX,™ and cut channels for bindings up “no fuzz” cavities for our custom Foredom® to 3/8" thick. A thumbscrew adjusts the distance of the inlay work. 1-1/2" #5155 All 5 bits $82.55 handpiece (page 33) roller guide from the axis of the cutter bit, and an Allen length; 1/8" shank. Save $10.20 screw locks the adjustment. The cutting height is set For inlay routing & saddle slots and locked on the Router Base. For the cleanest cuts, 5153 Complete Width of cut use our #4032 carbide-tipped bit (page 33). #5153 3/32" Precision #4324 $32.94 #5154 1/8" 5154 Router set Mini Air Pump For fne detail inlay routing • Router base 5150 • Edge guide 4-foot flex hose connects the pump to the Precision Note: these bits are fragile. For • 5/16" router bit Router Base nozzle. The gentle air stream helps keep routing intricate details only. • Mini air pump your work area dust-free, for better visibility. Lets Width of cut 5151 you rout intricate inlay cavities more accurately. 120 #5150 1/32" #5263 $ .58 109 volts AC. #5262 $17.10 #5151 3/64" 5152 Save $12.18 #5152 1/16"

Adapting your rotary tool To install our Precision Router Base, Purfing Channel Routing Jig, or Binding Router Guide on a 1/4" to 1/8" Adapter Collet Dremel 4000, 400XPR, Professional, MultiPro,™ Black & Decker Wizard™ or Black & Decker RTX™ rotary tool, unscrew the threaded plastic collar on the tool housing. Most Dremels made since 1986 (except Converts the 1/4" collet in your lami- cordless models) have this feature. nate trimmer to use 1/8"-shank router bits. Brass, 13/16" length. #5246 $12.68

3/32" Collet A must-have! High Performance Rotary Tool This collet is not supplied with Dremel Inlay saddle slots, purfing channels, & more tools, and you’ll need it to use 3/32"- The Dremel is a long-time favorite in guitar shops, shank bits. #0681 $4.31 for small-scale precision routing, grinding, cutting and polishing. Dial in speeds from 5000 to 35,000 On/Of Footswitch rpm, for woods, plastics and metals. Dremel’s ball- A basic on/off footswitch bearing design gives smooth operation, and the for hands-free operation high-performance 1.6-amp motor features electronic when using routers, saws, feedback for constant speed under load. Change bits Includes a 32 piece sanders, or any power tool. and accessories fast with the keyless chuck. accessory/bit set, rugged storage 2-step operation: step to #0358 Complete outﬁt, 120 volts AC $107.61 case, 1/8" collet, & 6' power cord. turn on, step to turn off. Keep both your hands on the tool instead of reaching for the power switch. NEW Dremel 490 Dust Blower A mini fan for your rotary tool Made of high-impact ABS plastic, this footswitch Keeps sawdust out of your way while routing. Great for inlay work and routing saddle measures 3.5" x 7" (89mm x 178mm) and includes slots. Use with our Precision Router Base, Soundhole and Rosette Routing Jig, or a 7 foot (213cm) power cord. For 115V AC, Saddle Routing Jig. Replaces the collet nut, hand-tightens, no wrench required. 15 amp machines. Plug your machine into the #0326 $3.99 footswitch, then plug the cord of the footswitch into the wall. #2140 $26.90

32 USA & Canada call toll-free 800-848-2273 • Order online at stewmac.com Routing Tools Soundhole & Rosette Tools Routing Jig Cut circular purfling channels and soundholes in new guitar or ukulele soundboards, easily and accurately. This handy alumi- Flexible-shaft Power Tool num jig attaches to our Precision Router Featuring our Precision Router Base Base and works with your Dremel. It Power and versatility for precision adjusts for 2" to 6"-di a meter cuts. Simply routing without bogging down mount the centerpin through the sound- Guitarmakers need power and accuracy for board and into your workboard. The router Works for jobs like production inlay work and saddle base adjusts the cutting depth. ® guitars slotting. Foredom’s 1/6-hp ball-bearing and ukes #0686 $81.46 motor with flexible shaft is the answer. The unique handpiece is custom-threaded to fit Router base and Dremel not included. Downcut bits (page 32) our Precision Router Base for accurate depth produce the cleanest results. control. Perfect for inlay routing, this versatile base also fits our jigs for saddle slotting and soundhole rosettes. Our Foredom® outfits include the motor with 33" flexible shaft and motor hanger stand for easy freehand Saddle Routing Jig routing. The 1/8" and 3/32" handpiece • Slot/compensate a new bridge collets fit our router bits. The • Fix an incorrectly located saddle Custom Foredom® handpiece motor has a convenient • Flatten the bottom of a slot for fts our Precision Router Base. foot control for speeds up an undersaddle pickup Accurate depth control for to 18,000 rpm. We designed this versatile jig to inlays, saddles and more. bring accuracy and ease to bridge saddle routing. It includes sliding Foredom® outft with Precision Router Base adapter plates that work with our Motor • Flexible shaft • Custom handpiece • Foot control Precision Router Base and your Dre- Motor hanger • Handpiece rest • Precision Router Base ® mel or Bosch Colt router. Simply #5328 115 volts AC $403.04 each clamp the jig at the soundhole and Works with Dremel,® Bosch® #5329 230 volts AC Save $16.79 tail block. It’s made of clear acrylic Colt router, or other trimmers for easy positioning, with sponge Foredom® components only padding to help level the jig on #5330 115-volt motor, flexible shaft and handpiece $306.50 arched guitars. Cutter alignment, #5331 230-volt motor, flexible shaft and handpiece $306.50 slot length and width are precisely #5332 Handpiece only, with collets ...... $84.14 adjustable. Works great for split #5327 Motor hanger with bench clamp ...... $49.00 saddles too. Instructions included. #5334 Handpiece rest for motor hanger ...... $10.10 #4043 $167.31

Clamps, Precision Router Base and router Sliding not included. Drill the Colt adapter plate adapter plate to ﬁt other laminate trimmers. Foot 5334 control

Purfing & Soundhole Router Guide Binding Router Guide Screw this aluminum guide onto your Fits your Dremel tool Solution for archtop instruments Dremel, and cut purﬂing and rosette channels in unattached violin plates and guitar This versatile attachment is for use with soundboards. Its rounded foot follows tight our #4032 router bit. Designed by our own curves to help maintain a uniform cutting Don MacRostie, it screws onto the Dremel distance. Thumbscrew adjustment; the tool, and its thumb screw-adjustable edge Dremel’s chuck sets the depth of cut. guide lets you cut an accurate ledge for Dremel not included. any binding thickness up to .220". Made of #4407 $46.99 Works where precision-machined alumi num and brass, a standard it’s great for routing the edges of archtop router base won’t work instruments, where a standard router base Carbide-tipped Binding Router Bits tips and cuts an incorrect ledge. It installs 4032 For Dremel and Foredom® tools easily on Dremel 4000, 400XPR, MultiPro™ or Professional ™ ™ Cutaway These special cutters are designed for routing precise rotary tools, and Black & Decker Wizard /RTX tools, view binding channels. Their small diameter is ideal for tight replacing the threaded plastic collar on the tool housing 4561 curves, and the carbide tips stay sharp longer than steel (ﬁts 12 threads per inch). bits. #4561 and #4562 have a pilot extension for uniform #5248 Binding router guide $43.87 Each Each, 3+ routing depth. 1/8"-dia meter shank; 3/8" cutting height. 4562 #4032 Carbide-tipped router bit ...... $17.49 $15.57 Each Each, 3+ #4032 5/16" diameter ...... $17.49 $15.57 #4561 Pilot bit for .060" channel $22.45 $19.98 Binding bit sets for your shop router: #4562 Pilot bit for .090" channel $22.45 $19.98 cut channels for practically any To use 1/8"-shank bits in your laminate trimmer’s binding combinations. Page 35 1/4" collet, see our #5246 adapter on page 32.

Orders received by 4pm EST weekdays are shipped the same day 33 Binding Supplies StewMac Binding Scraper This perfectly-shaped scraper removes finish overspray from bind- Plastic Bindings ings. The knife edge creates clean, White • Black • Cream sharp edges on bindings of any size, with an angled tip for tight places. ABS plastic bindings as used by major guitar manufacturers. Rounded opposite edge makes it Each strip is 65" long, to reach around most guitar bodies. comfortable to grip. The edges are smooth to allow close fitting tolerances. #0610 $7.80 Wood bindings on page 36 at stewmac.com Actual size cross-sections Each Each, 4+ #5774 White $3.99 $3.47 .010" x .075" A Mini Scrapers #5784 Black $3.99 $3.47 Great for smoothing smaller areas with #5775 White $4.06 $3.53 B finer control. Among their many uses, the .020" x .075" #5785 Black $4.06 $3.53 concave/convex model is handy for guitar #5905 Cream $4.06 $3.53 C bridge contouring, and the oval scraper makes quick work of spot-leveling drop- #5776 White $4.70 $4.09 fill finish repairs. The rectangular model .020" x .250" #5786 Black $4.70 $4.09 Laminate your bindings #5906 Cream $4.70 $4.09 by using our Binding Laminator has rounded 1/8" and 3/32" notches (see below) and acetone: for fast and easy acoustic bridge saddle #5781 White $4.70 $4.09 A is a black/white/black/white at stewmac.com crowning. All are supplied unburnished. .040" x .250" #5791 Black $4.70 $4.09 sandwich of .010" strips. #0625 Concave/convex, 1-31/32" x 1-17/64" x .016" $6.98 #4395 Cream $4.70 $4.09 B combines .020" black and #0626 Oval, 1-25/32" x 1-3/16" x .008" ...... $6.49 .040" white. #0627 Rectangular, 1-25/32" x 63/64" x .016" ...... $7.98 #5777 White $4.99 $4.34 C is .020" white and .020" .060" x .250" #5787 Black $4.99 $4.34 black, oriented sideways. #5907 Cream $4.99 $4.34 Large Scrapers For trimming bindings, profiling #5778 White $5.50 $4.78 StewMac Bind-ALL necks, surfacing fingerboards, .060" x .375" #5788 Black $5.50 $4.78 (page 39) is recommended for contouring arched tops, deburr- #5908 Cream $5.50 $4.78 gluing our ABS plastic bindings to wood. ing wood, shaping bridges, and #5779 White $5.84 $5.08 more. Supplied unburnished. .090" x .250" #5789 Black $5.84 $5.08 NEW #0628 Curved ends, 2" x 6" x .028" ...... $6.38 #4396 Cream $5.84 $5.08 #0654 Rectangular, 2-1/2" x 6" x .028" ...... $6.84 #0655 French curve, 3-1/8" x 5-1/8" x .028" $9.64 #5782 White $9.05 $7.87 Use binding tape or rubber binding bands to hold the .090" x .565"* #5792 Black $9.05 $7.87 bindings while the glue dries, Complete Scraper Set All 6 sizes scrapers shown above #4397 Cream $9.05 $7.87 and trim flush with a scraper #0630 $40.77 Save $3.54 blade. More tips online at * .565" binding is the right size for Gibson® Les Paul® guitar tops. stewmac.com/bindings See more scrapers on page 7

Scraper Burnisher Side Dot Material Nothing else smooths bodies, bindings and 6" plastic rods for making position dots on a fretboard edge. ﬁngerboards like a sharp scraper, and this Cut and scrape ﬂush after insertion. Each, 24+ ingenious hardwood/steel burnisher quickly #0483 White, 1/16" #1358 White, 3/32" Each per part # gives your scraper keen micro-planed edges. Draw out a burr #0484 Black, 1/16" #1359 Black, 3/32" $1.15 $0.76 It can sharpen a variety of sizes, shapes Pearl and abalone side dots, page 37. and thicknesses. Instructions included.

#3416-B $18.99 Laser-cut Wood Binding Set Turn the “hook” Beautiful hardwood bindings and trim from one piece of wood A great idea: all the parts for trimming Binding Brush acetone a ﬁne acoustic guitar, cut from a single Laminator between binding strips piece of wood. That’s a guaranteed For custom laminations match! Body and fingerboard Keeps everything in binding, backstrip, end trim, place for custom lam- heel cap and truss rod cover inating our plastic bind- in one precut piece, 34" long by Laminator ings, and duplicating presses 0.085" thick. Costs less than buying older bindings for re- and aligns separate pieces too. placement work. Made Pull the strips #2043 Curly Western Maple $34.95 of non-stick mater ial, laminated binding out #2044 Plain Eastern Maple ....$34.95 it holds the bindings #2045 Indian Rosewood ...... $39.95 together while you brush on ace tone to instantly laminate A the plastic. Internal spring pressure B holds any combination of binding C D E F thicknesses. Instructions and two A Body binding (5) B Backstrip C Fret board binding (2) D Truss rod cover E Tail strip F Heel cap glue brushes are included. #4200 $22.54

34 USA & Canada call toll-free 800-848-2273 • Order online at stewmac.com StewMac recommends NEW Bosch® Colt Router TrueChannel Binding Router Jig #0489 $114.95 Cut perfectly squared binding ledges on archtop instruments The TrueChannel jig turns your laminate router at stewmac.com into a ﬂoating cutter. As you move the body of

the instrument into the cutter, your router Bindings glides vertically to follow the body’s top edge. Bindings will ﬁt correctly, so you won’t have to scrape them too thin. The jig carriage ﬁts the popular Bosch® Colt router; an inexpensive mounting kit lets you use other at stewmac.com common laminate trimmers too.

Included: Rock-steady aluminum router support post A standard router base tilts StewMac with carriage • Four sliding support brackets, adjustable on an archtop instrument; Miter Blade for Binding for body shapes and heights • Shaped plywood guitar the bindings won’t ft right. TrueChannel keeps the router No matter how carefully you build, when body cradle • Instructions the miters aren’t sharp, it makes a poor vertical. Bindings ft correctly. TrueChannel Router base impression. Dan Erlewine came up with #5993 TrueChannel jig complete ...... $259.13 this clever blade for use in your drill press or our Fret Arbor Press (page 9). It’s Plywood cradle #5994 TrueChannel complete, includes #1298 router bit set (below) ...$330.59 Save $28.75 extremely sharp! Cuts wood or plastic pSupport post & bindings in one clean stroke. Sturdy brass #5650 Mounting kit for alternate routers ...... $6.95 housing with 3/8" shank, stainless steel router carriage Collet centering pin, acrylic template and instructions. blade is 3/4". #0360 $29.95 Support brackets q Make your own plywood cradle shapes: #5991 TrueChannel jig (no plywood cradle) ....$240.28 “For wooden bindings, I cut first with a fine #5992 TrueChannel jig (no plywood cradle), saw then use the Miter Blade to shave it to the with #1298 router bit set ...... $313.25 Save $27.24 precise miter.” —Dan Erlewine Our thanks to luthier Tom Ribbecke, Your router glides who inspired the TrueChannel Jig. vertically as you guide the body V-groove ball-bearing rollers of the instrument and a heavy duty support post along the cutter make the jig smooth, steady bearing. and precise.

Rout clean, precise ledges Binding Router Bit Sets for practically Our clean-cutting carbide-tipped cutter has a 1/4" arbor any binding for your shop router, an Allen screw with wrench for combinations installing a depth-of-cut bearing, a special extension bushing for routing “stairstep” binding ledges, and instructions. Money-saving sets add depth-of-cut bearings sized specifically for binding routing jobs, and MacRostie Binding Trimmer for flush-trimming guitar tops and backs. Quick, easy and precise custom bindings Standard set Set of 9 for common bindings, Introducing the easiest way to custom-size wood Herringbone purfling and flush-cutting. or plastic bindings for a perfect fit. Duplicate the .040" .060" .070" .090" .100" .120" .150" .200" and flush bearings dimensions of older bindings for repair and restoration work too. The Binding Trimmer, developed by Bearings only (actual depth of cut) $5.97 each #1298 $95.99 Save $4.22 Don MacRostie, features a precision dimensioning #1298-040 .040" #1298-100 .100" #1298-160 .160" Complete set Includes all 19 bearing sizes. gauge and custom adjustable fence on a sturdy #1298-050 .050" #1298-110 .110" #1298-170 .170" A practical money-saving set for repair shops. .060" .120" .180" plywood base. It gives you accurate and repeatable #1298-060 #1298-120 #1298-180 #1297 $146.50 Save $13.41 #1298-070 .070" #1298-130 .130" #1298-190 .190" results that will save you time and work. Vertical/ #1298-080 .080" #1298-140 .140" #1298-200 .200" Router bit only with extension bushing and Allen horizontal hold-downs tame flexible binding ma- #1298-090 .090" #1298-150 .150" #1298-210 .210" wrench. Cutter diameter .925"; 6-degree downshear terials for trimming to as thin as 1/16". Order the Flush bearing for trimming glued prevents grabbing on climb cuts. Order bearings MacRostie Binding Trimmer complete with bit and #1298-000 ® bindings, and newly assembled guitar tops/backs separately. #1298-B $46.48 Bosch Colt router, or use your own shop router. Instructions are included. Binding Tape Rubber at stewmac.com Stiffness and high-tack Clamping adhesive make this the Bands strongest paper tape we’ve Simple, form- Available found for holding bindings fitting clamps. with 1 hp while the glue dries. Great Use the narrow Bosch® Colt Spring-tension hold-downs and for fret work masking too. bands for holding micro-adjustable fence assure Not for use on delicate or router bindings in place while glue dries. Wide bands are and bit precise dimensioning as you pull vintage finishes. 3/4" x a heavier version, great for gluing a fingerboard the binding through the bit. 60-yard roll. to a neck without cumberson clamps and cauls. #2401 With Bosch® Colt router and bit .... $338.40 Each Each, 3+ #1256 Narrow bands, pack of 15 $19.74 #2400 Binding Trimmer only ...... $201.60 #0678 $5.74 $5.11 #1257 Wide bands, pack of 15 ...... $10.95 #0698 1/2"-diameter bit only, 1/4" shank .... $21.85

Orders received by 4pm EST weekdays are shipped the same day 35 Bindings, GetGet Inlays & Trim creativecreative withwith Herringbone purfing pearlpearl Wood/fiber, .140" wide x 1/16" x 32". inlaysinlays Use two strips per Dreadnought top. 1020 Each Each, 6+ #1020 Straight ...... $5.66 $5.09 #4724 Bent set of 2 Set Set, 6+ Mother-of-Pearl for Dreadnought $10.74 $9.67 & Abalone Blanks 1026 Zipper backstrip 1/4" x 1/8" x 23". For cutting custom inlays. Each Each, 6+ Each 1-ounce package Essential Pearl Cutting Tool Set 1027 #1026 $6.62 $5.96 contains a variety of sizes, Cut your own custom inlays and make your instru- and is usually sufficient for cutting a fairly ment unique. Our money-saving basic tool set is a D-28 backstrip .175" x 1/8" x 23". elaborate pattern. Blank pieces are .050" thick. great way to get started. 1761 Each Each, 6+ #1027 $6.24 $5.62 White pearl: familiar “fgured” or “swirled” pale shell • Inlay tracing scribe 1762 Gold pearl: yellow on at least one side; aged look • Pearl cutting saw Laminated purfings 7/64" deep x Green abalone: dark green with minimum pale areas 31-1/2" long (b=black fiber; w=white • 12 fne, 12 medium and 1763 Paua abalone: colorful greens, blues, and purples 12 extra-fne blades natural maple). Each Each, 6+ Abalam®: patchwork of abalone shell in epoxied layers • Pearl cutting jig with Pearl Inlay book 1028 #1761 .020" b/w $2.37 $2.13 1-ounce packages Package Pkg., 4+ dust blower nozzle included! #1762 .040" b/w $2.37 $2.13 #0950 White pearl ...... $28.90 $23.41 • Mini air pump and hose 1764 #1763 .040" w/b/w $2.80 $2.52 #4450 Figured white pearl ...... $34.50 $27.94 #1028 .060" w/b/w $3.18 $2.86 #4451 Gold pearl ...... $35.25 $28.55 • Cutting lubricant 1765 #1764 .040" b/w/b $3.18 $2.86 #0959 Green abalone...... $47.60 $38.56 #5195 $84.46 Save $14.90 #1765 .060" b/w/b $3.18 $2.86 #1766 .047" b/w/b/w $3.77 $3.39 Individual blanks Each 1766 #1767 .080" b/w/b/w $3.77 $3.39 #1996 White pearl, 1" x 2" ...... $8.90 #1992 Gold pearl, 1" x 1" ...... $3.85 Pearl Cutting Saw Maple purfings .020" x 3/32" x 1767 #1982 Paua abalone, 1" x 1" ...... $8.25 Aluminum tensioning frame with 31-1/2". Package of 6. Pearl and abalone cannot be shipped outside the USA. rubberized handle and 3" throat 1768 #1768-B Black Per package depth. Saw vertically on the down- #1768-W Natural $8.60 Abalam® stroke, with the pearl held flat on a cutting jig. Fine blades are for Laminated Abalone intricate work; medium blades cut Natural wood bindings Cut larger inlay patterns with a bit faster. Extra-fine blades make These machined fine woods make beautiful edge less waste. These popular .050" x cleaner cuts in Abalam.® 2-1/2" x 4-1/2" blanks are made trim. Unbent, approx. 33-1/2" x .080" x .250". #4611 Saw only $21.60 of colorful Paua shell in thin Available with .010"/.020"/.010" triple lamina- Blades Packages of 12 tion at the bottom edge (w=white fiber; b=black). epoxy-bonded layers. Each layer is a patchwork of small color- #0664 Extra-fine Each Fine Actual size matched pieces. #0662 $4.68 Each 12+ Each Each, 3+ #0663 Medium package

#2020 Rosewood #4444 $73.30 $65.24 ® $3.78 $3.02 Abalam laminated shell U.S. patent #5,776,581 Inlay Tracing Scribe #2021 Rosewood, w/b/w No-Stick Filler Strip Fine-point 4-1/4" double-end steel scribe for tracing pearl out- $5.59 $4.47 Rout the ledges at the edge lines on wood. Leaves of the guitar, sandwich a #1672 $11.00 #2022 Curly maple a close-fitting no-stick strip between the $3.50 $2.80 guide for your bindings, and glue and tape #2023 Curly maple, b/w/b routing tool. them all in place. When $6.24 $4.99 dry, pull out the no-stick Tap-Ease™ #2024 Ebony strip, and glue the purflings The slick way to install Cutting Lubricant $5.86 $4.69 into the channel. Fast and abalone purfings! Apply like a crayon to saw blades easy! The strip is .062" x Each Each, 6+ #2025 Ebony, w/b/w and files to reduce friction, for smoother cuts and .095" x 36". #4469 $2.95 $2.36 $8.18 $6.54 less chatter. Helps extend tool life. #1681 $6.85 #2026 Curly koa Herringbone Rosette $8.18 $6.54 Black/white 3-ring set, 3/64" thick. 5262 Pearl Cutting Jig #2027 Curly koa, b/w/b Approx. 4-9/32" inside dia. and 5-3/4" outside dia. Commonly $10.60 $8.48 installed with the ends of the #2018 Cocobolo* rings trimmed, butted and 5194 $4.64 $3.71 covered by the fretboard. Each Each, 3+ #2019 Cocobolo, b/w/b* Our wooden 14" x 2-1/2" cutting platform has a #1504 $9.44 $7.46 blower nozzle that connects to an optional mini $6.94 $5.55 air pump. The gentle air stream keeps your work #2028 Bloodwood Guitar Trim Blanks dust-free and easy to see. Clamp the jig to your $3.39 $2.71 ABS plastic for making a neck heel cap and end bench, hold the pearl flat over the jig hole, and trim for an acoustic body. saw vertically on the down stroke. #2029 Bloodwood, b/w/b 1-1/8" x 8" x .060". Each, 12+ #5194 Pearl cutting jig ...... $12.82 $5.66 $4.53 #5780 White Each per color #5262 Mini air pump (120 volts *Clean cocobolo with acetone, #5790 Black $3.82 $3.36 AC) with 4-foot hose ...... $17.10 and glue with epoxy or super glue. 36 USA & Canada call toll-free 800-848-2273 • Order online at stewmac.com Durable Pre-cut Inlays Rout more Downcut Inlay Bits solid carbide Actual sizes precise Solid carbide reverse-spiral flutes cut precise .050" white pearl inlay “no-fuzz” cavities for inlay work. 1-1/2" length; Pearl & .050" gold pearl 1/8" shank. For Dremel or Fore dom tools. pearloid Abalone .050" paua abalone cavities Each, Each, Width of cut .060" pearloid acrylic Each 25+ 100+ #5150 1/32" Each #0001 White $0.65 $0.45 $0.39 Downcut #5151 3/64" $18.55 4mm (5/32") #0001-G Gold $0.67 $0.47 $0.40 Standard bit: clean #5152 1/16" dot #0001-A Abalone $0.70 $0.49 $0.42 Inlays bit: fuzzy Each, 3+ #5153 3/32" per size #0001-IP Pearloid $0.42 $0.37 $0.33 #5150, 5151 and 5152 are fragile. #5154 1/8" $17.07 #0002 White $0.65 $0.45 $0.39 Use only for routing intricate details. #5155 Set of all 5 bits Precision Router 5mm (13/64") #0002-G Gold $0.67 $0.47 $0.40 $82.55 Save $10.20 Base, page 32 dot #0002-A Abalone $0.70 $0.49 $0.42 #0002-IP Pearloid $0.42 $0.37 $0.33 Abalone Purfing Inlays #0003 White $0.65 $0.45 $0.39 .050"-thick flat shell, .063" wide. Curved pieces can be bro- 6mm (15/64") #0003-G Gold $0.67 $0.47 $0.40 ken and mitered for tighter curves. Random-length natural dot #0003-A Abalone $0.70 $0.49 $0.42 shell packages make about 15" of purfling. #0003-IP Pearloid $0.42 $0.37 $0.33 Inside dia. Length Package Pkg., 3+ #1198 Green, straight — Random $15.78 $13.41 6mm (15/64") dot #0016 Black plastic$0.54 $0.47 $0.42 #1199 Green, curved 4.92" Random $21.51 $18.28 #4426 Paua, straight — Random $19.73 $16.77 6.7mm (17/64") dot #0012 Black plastic$0.54 $0.47 $0.42 #4427 Paua, curved 4.92" Random $25.64 $21.79 #0011 White $0.67 $0.47 $0.40 How much purfing will you need? See our charts at stewmac.com/purfings #0011-G Gold $0.70 $0.49 $0.42 6.35mm (1/4") #0011-A Abalone $0.72 $0.50 $0.43 dot 0972 Inlay Sets for Les Paul® International #0011-IP Pearloid $0.44 $0.38 $0.34 5685 Flat .050" mother-of-pearl or .060" customers Vintage Fender #0011-CL Clay* $0.44 $0.38 $0.34 please note: pearloid acrylic, ready to inlay. #0004 White $0.75 $0.52 $0.45 Due to U.S. Fish 7mm (17/64") #0004-G Gold $0.77 $0.54 $0.46 For Gibson® Les Paul® Standard and Wildlife Service restric- dot #0004-A Abalone $0.80 $0.56 $0.48 9-piece sets. Set Set, 3+ tions, we can #0004-IP Pearloid $0.49 $0.43 $0.38 #5685 White pearl $46.47 $41.36 no longer ship #5685-IP Pearloid $30.21 $28.10 genuine pearl or #0014 White $0.85 $0.59 $0.51 abalone products 8mm (5/16") #0014-G Gold $0.88 $0.62 $0.53 For Gibson® Les Paul® Custom outside the USA. dot #0014-A Abalone $0.91 $0.64 $0.55 10-piece sets. Set Set, 3+ Pearloid acrylic #0014-IP Pearloid $0.55 $0.48 $0.43 #0972 White pearl $43.00 $38.27 can be shipped #0005 White $1.86 $1.30 $1.12 #0972-IP Pearloid $27.95 $24.88 internationally. 5mm (13/64") #0005-A Abalone $2.09 $1.46 $1.25 diamond Les Paul® is a registered trademark of Gibson Guitar Corporation. #0005-IP Pearloid $1.21 $0.85 $0.73 #0006 White $1.99 $1.39 $1.19 6mm (15/64") #0006-A Abalone $2.19 $1.53 $1.31 Zipfex® Abalone Purfing diamond Real abalone shell on a flexible strip that bends into tight #0006-IP Pearloid $1.29 $0.90 $0.77 #0007 White $2.09 $1.46 $1.25 curves. It looks great—just as if it were assembled piece- 11.5mm (29/64") #0007-A Abalone $2.29 $1.60 $1.37 by-piece. Install it between black/white trim and you’re diamond done in one simple step! Strips are 15" long x .055" deep. #0007-IP Pearloid $1.36 $0.95 $0.82 #0008 White $2.19 $1.53 $1.31 #1480 .047" width $26.40 14.5mm (37/64") #0008-A Abalone $2.49 $1.74 $1.49 #1481 .064" width $27.75 diamond #1482 .079" width $30.40 #0008-IP Pearloid $1.42 $0.99 $0.85 8mm diameter #0247 White $1.99 $1.39 $1.19 (5/16") star #0247-A Abalone $2.22 $1.55 $1.33

Essential #0247-IP Pearloid $1.29 $0.90 $0.77 Engraving 12mm diameter #0248 White $2.42 $1.69 $1.45 Set (15/32") star #0248-A Abalone $2.70 $1.89 $1.62

#0248-IP Pearloid $1.57 $1.10 $0.94 Pearl inlay book Tools to get you started with engraving. included! Each, Each Includes instructions and sample patterns Fretboard side dots Each 10+ 50+ 2.38mm (3/32") #0964 White $5.53 $4.70 $3.76 for developing your skills. #1673 $75.52 Save $16.56 side dots, #0964-G Gold $5.85 $4.97 $3.98 Onglette, fat, and square gravers with handles • Double-end steel package of 10 #0964-A Abalone $5.99 $5.09 $4.07 scribe for guidelines • Pattern tracing stylus for transferring designs Clay dots are .060" Corian® #0964-IP Pearloid $3.59 $3.05 $2.44 to pearl • Laskin’s engraving fller • Instructions and sample patterns with cream vintage Fender look #0964-CL Clay* $3.59 $3.05 $2.44 Tips shown enlarged Individual engraving tools Gravers must be 1676 curves; ﬁne lines #1676 Onglette graver $15.59 shortened to ﬁt #1677 Flat graver ...... $15.59 1677 lettering; lining your hand. See Glow in the Dark Fretboard Side Dots our Engraving Set #1678 Square graver .....$15.59 Perfect for dimly-lit stages and dark clubs. They Wooden handle .... 1678 general purpose instructions at #1674 $2.61 stewmac.com charge quickly and have a 10-hour glow time. #1157 Pattern tracing stylus for transferring designs $3.19 Package of 10. Laskin’s Engraving Filler ...... #4406 $7.82 Diameter: 3/32" Thickness: 0.060" Inlay Filler Colors #0963-GR Green Per pkg. Powdered opaque pigments for mixing with epoxy when #0963-IB Ice Blue $6.75 inlaying pearl. 1-oz jars. #1856 Black, for ebony Each #1858 Brown, for rosewood $9.88

Orders received by 4pm EST weekdays are shipped the same day 37 Pickguards & Templates

Ball-bearing Router Bits Pickguard Carbide-tipped bits with 1/2" cutting height, for Screws use with our pickguard/body cavity tem plates (be- Phillips ovalhead, for counter- low). The ball-bearing guide matches the cutting sunk pickguards. Each, diameter, and the long 1/4"-dia meter shank allows For Fender 1/2" Each 100+ multiple-pass routing. Heat-resistant sleeve (not #0035 Chrome $0.37 $0.19

Pickguards shown) holds the bearing in place. #0035-B Black $0.49 $0.25 Stack an extra bearing on the shank #0035-G Gold $0.63 $0.33 Foil for deep cavities, and use the 3/8" bit NEW #0035-RN only for routing corners. shield Relic nickel $0.37 $0.19 #0583 3/8" diameter* $26.95 #0174 Stainless $0.42 $0.22 #0693 1/2" diameter $30.04 For Gibson 3/8" #0565 Both $52.43 Save $4.56 #4387 Nickel $0.37 $0.19 Pickguards #4387-B Black $0.37 $0.19 Extra bearings for Strat® .080" single-ply or .100" laminated. #4387-G Gold $0.42 $0.22 #1288 For 3/8" bit $5.90 w=white; b=black; m=mint green; NEW #4387-RN #1289 For 1/2" bit $5.60 tortoise pattern is printed. Relic nickel $0.37 $0.19 * #0583 includes two bearings. For three single-coil pickups Laminations / mounting holes Each Each, 3+ #0071 White (8) ...... $14.69 $11.61 #0063 Black (8) ...... $14.69 $11.61 #0074 White/black/white (11) $18.60 $14.69 #0075 Black/white/black (11) $18.60 $14.69 #1957 Mint/black/mint (11) ....$18.60 $14.69 ’50s style ® #0069 Tortoise/m/b/m (11) ...... $32.33 $25.54 Black Bakelite #1959 Pearloid/w/b/m (11) ...... $31.70 $25.04

Laser-cut For two single-coils with Pickguards for Tele® for accuracy humbucking lead pickup .060" single-ply, or .100" laminated. Laminations / mounting holes Each Each, 3+ Laminations / mounting holes Each Each, 3+ Pickguard & Body Cavity #0062 White/black/white (11) $22.94 $16.98 #0060 White (5) ...... $11.25 $9.56 #0064 Black/white/black (11) $22.94 $16.98 #0061 Black (5) ...... $11.25 $9.56 Routing Templates #0076 White/black/white (8*) $17.64 $14.99 Time-saving 3/16" transparent acrylic templates #0077 Black/white/black (8*) $17.64 $14.99 guide your router accurately for clean results. Pickguards #1961 Tortoise/m/b/m (8*) ...... $22.40 $19.04 Attach with countersunk screws or double-stick for Gibson® #1960 Pearloid/w/b/m (8*) ...... $23.40 $19.89 tape. Centerlines are laser-etched when needed Les Paul® *Plus pickup mounting holes. Tortoise pattern is printed. for correct placement. For full-size hum buckers. Genuine Black Bakelite® Pickguards #1083 P-90 pickup cavity / pickguard cutout, .100" thick, with 1" x 2-1/4" .084" single-ply, early ’50s style. 5 screw holes. and Gibson® mini humbucker cavity ...... $5.55 chrome bracket and screws. Each Each, 3+ Each, 3+ ® #1094 Gibson® humbucker cavity...... $5.55 #0059 Neck pickup rout (Tele ) $29.95 $25.46 #1126 Black/white/black Each per model ® #1095 Humbucker pickguard cutout ...... $5.55 #1127 Cream $16.77 $14.25 #0058 No pickup rout (Esquire ) $29.95 $25.46 #1096 Strat® (or Tele® neck pickup) cavity $5.55 ® Bracket only Each Each, 3+ #1097 Strat pickguard cutout ...... $5.55 0081 0082 #1099 Tele® bridge pickup cavity ...... $5.55 #0105 Chrome, with screws $4.73 $4.02 Rear Cover Plates ® #0105-N Nickel, with screws $4.37 $3.71 #1103 P Bass cavity / pickguard cutout ...... $5.55 Tremolo spring covers ® #0105-G Gold, with screws $7.38 $6.27 #1111 Jazz Bass neck pickup cavity / have restringing holes. pickguard cutout ...... $5.55 ® #0081 control cavity #1090 Jazz Bass bridge pickup cover is 3-1/2" x 7-3/4" cavity / pickguard cutout ...... Bass Pickguards $5.55 x 1/8"; edges are squared #1117 Rear cavity for our # 0081 Approximately for ﬂush mounting. cover plate (at right); set of 2 templates $16.75 .100" thick. Order #0035 pickguard screws, above. #1089 Complete set $59.36 Save $7.34 Laminations / mounting holes Each Each, 3+ #0082 White (6) ...... $3.82 $3.25 Tremolo routing templates on page 68 #0082-B Black (6) ...... $3.82 $3.25 1963 #0082-M Mint/b/mint green (6)* $6.29 $5.35 3M® Double-stick Tape #0082-T Tortoise/m/b/m(6)* ...... $10.57 $8.98 Clear polyester, adhesive-coated 1962 #0082-P Pearloid/w/b/m (6)* ...... $10.17 $8.64 on both sides. 2" x 108 feet. For Jazz Bass® #0081 Black control cover (4) .....$10.74 $9.56 *#0082-M, 0082-T, 0082-P have a single rectangular string #1689 $18.95 Laminations / mounting holes Each Each, 3+ #1963 Tortoise/m/b/m (11) ...... $24.39 $20.73 access hole. m=mint green; tortoise pattern is printed. Neck Joint Cavity Template For Fender guitar For P Bass® Each Each, 3+ and bass with radiused neck heel. #0079 Black/white/black (13) $23.99 $20.39 Archtop Fingerrest 3/8" thick, with instructions. #1120 $22.75 #1962 Tortoise/m/b/m (13) ...... $35.27 $29.98 As installed on Robert Benedetto’s m=mint green; tortoise patterns are printed. Blank Template Clear acrylic, 9-3/8" x 6" x renowned archtop guitars. Includes 3/16", for making your own templates Strat,® Tele,® Esquire,® P Bass® and Jazz Bass® are registered ebony and felt mounting blocks, screws, or clamping cauls. #1088 $6.54 trademarks of Fender Musical Instruments Corporation. and installation instructions. 2-3/8" x 8-1/2" x 3/16", for right-hand guitars. Pickguard shielding foil for solidbodies, page 52 #4173 $48.59

38 USA & Canada call toll-free 800-848-2273 • Order online at stewmac.com Pickguards Luthiers Glues Antique Tigerstripe Red Swirl

Original Titebond® The luthier’s Tortoloid Pickguard Material favorite aliphatic resin glue, for joints Authentic vintage look • Cut your own shapes that are stronger than the wood.

Modern “printed” pickguards don’t compare to the #0620 16-ounce $7.95 Pickguards vintage look of Tortoloid. Individually cast with poured resins and dyes by luthier Mario Proulx; Titebond® III Superior strength, a no two sheets have exactly the same pattern. Each longer open time, and compatibility sheet is .025" thin, so your guitar’s tone won’t be with all finishes. dampened. Antique tortoise has the authentic look #0621 16-ounce $9.95 Pickguard Materials of antique Hawksbill tortoise shell. Tigerstripe is at stewmac.com Available pickguard plastics include black (b), especially for Gibson ® acoustic guitars. Amber for white (w), cream, pearloid and tortoise. Dimen- soundboards with a light sunburst or natural fin- NEW StewMac Bind-ALL sions are 11-1/4" x 19-1/8" unless otherwise noted. ish, and red to complement darker sunbursts. Red The first choice of major guitar manufac- #5865 Black, .025" x 8-3/4" Each Each, 3+ swirl has the look of early-1940s Martin celluloid turers, Bind-ALL™ glues plastic bindings x 11-3/8", self-adhesive ...... $9.90 $8.81 pickguards, with red-browns replacing the amber. to any tonewood. Its high tackiness holds #1048 Black, .035" ...... $12.95 $11.53 Sheets measure 4-3/4" x 7-1/2". bindings while you apply clamping bands #1030 Black, .059" ...... $12.95 $11.53 #2093 Antique tortoise or tape. Big 2.4-oz tube! #1976 $11.90 #1031 Black, .083" ...... $13.98 $12.44 #2097 Amber tigerstripe Cannot be shipped by air, or outside the USA. #1035 White, .059"...... $12.95 $11.53 #2098 Red tigerstripe Each Each, 3+ #1033 White, .083"...... $13.98 $12.44 #2096 Red swirl $29.90 $25.41 #1037 B/w/b, .106" ... Bevel cutter ...$14.20 $12.64 on page 26 Electric Glue Pot #1039 W/b/w, .106" ...... $16.20 $14.42 Oversized sheets For larger pickguards, #1041 B/w/b/w/b, .106" ...... $16.98 $15.11 such as Gibson J45s and J50s. 4-15/16" x 10". The easy way to dissolve hide #1051 Cream, .085" x 12" x 18" ..... $15.14 $13.47 #2097-L Amber tigerstripe glue in water at the proper thermostatically-controlled #1040 Pearloid/w/b/m, .106" ...... $44.40 $39.52 #2098-L Red tigerstripe Each Each, 3+ #1049 Tortoise/m/black/m, .106" ... $34.75 $30.93 #2096-L Red swirl $37.38 $31.77 temperature. 1-quart capacity #5864 Brown tortoise, self-adhesive, minimizes wasted glue. This pot See #4597 adhesive sheet at left .025" x 7-1/8" x 11-1/2" $32.97 $29.34 at stewmac.com features a removable aluminum #3419 Clear self-adhesive Mylar® for acoustic, container and a handy mixing/ .005" x 10" x 13", set of 4 $17.81 $15.85 wiping device. m=mint green; tortoise patterns are printed. #0668 120 volts AC ...... $131.94 Hard-to-find 5-ply b/w/b/w/b with vintage Tortoise #0668-FE 220 volts AC .. $148.55 Gibson®-style wide white 4th lamination; Pickguard 220-volt plug .120" x 12" x 18". #1042 $29.00 Material for Archtop Behlen Hide Glue Instruments The traditional luthier’s glue. Self-adhesive Thick actylic tortoise for making elevated pick- It makes stronger wood joints Pickguards guards. The color is swirled throughout the gloss- than bottled hide glues, but surface material, not printed on a layer like other allows disassembly with a hot pickguards, for translucence that varies with the knife. Granulated, for dissolv- darkness of the instrument body. Resists warping ing in warm water in an electric better than traditional celluloid. 6-11/16" x 11- glue pot. 1-pound container; 13/16" sheets. Thickness* Each Each, 3+ 164 gram strength. #1700 .080"-.090" $23.22 $20.67 at stewmac.com #0669 $18.50 #1701 .120"-.130 $33.75 $30.04 High-gloss PVC plastic pick guards in Dreadnought *Thicknesses vary because this material is handmade. StewMac Fish Glue, page 44 shape. Self-adhesive for easy installation. 2-3/8" Tortoloid Dreadnought radius at the soundhole edge. Each Each, 3+ Pickguards Titebond® Liquid Hide Glue #5861 Black, .025" ...... $3.99 $3.55 Self-adhesive! Hide glue in ready-to-use liquid form. #5862 Clear, .011" ...... $3.59 $3.20 The look of antique Hawks- Allows more clamping time than hot #5860 Brown tortoise, .025" $8.92 $7.94 bill tortoise shell. Available hide glue. 8-ounce bottle. Tortoise pattern is printed. in modern Martin shape #0652 $10.97 3M Pickguard Adhesive Sheet (replace your stock “printed” pickguard), or slightly oversize. Only .025" thin, with 2-3/8" radius at the No brush, no mess Pinpoint-accurate gluing soundhole edge. 3M® adhesive in a .002" x 6" x 8" sheet with easy- Each, Glue Syringe Modern shape Each per size peel protective covering. Adhere the sheet to the #2090 This easy-to-clean nylon/ #2091 Oversize $29.90 $25.41 pickguard, trim the excess, peel, and attach to the stainless steel 10cc syringe injects glue precisely guitar. Use on finished surfaces only. into joints and under loose braces or frets. The set Each Each, 6+ Each, 12+ Fineline Applicators includes the syringe and five each of versatile 18, #4597 $3.35 $2.91 $2.51 Durable and reusable! 19, and 21 gauge flat-tip needles. For waterbase Reusable bottles with stainless glues only; not for use with super glues or epoxy. De-Glue Goo steel needle tips for precision #3020 Complete set $12.60 Dissolves waterbase glues application of glues, stains, oils— Replacement needles available at stewmac.com Strip away dried hide glue, Titebond or even graphite powders. Caps white glue. Apply a thick layer onto an contain a wire to clean the tip area with old glue, wait 10-30 minutes, each time you close the bottle. Glue Brush 3/8" wide; 6" metal handle. scrape off the sludge! Great for glue #3030 Set of 2, fine ...... $8.95 #4167 Package of 12 $2.80 joint squeeze-out too. #7012 $9.50 #3031 Set of 2, standard $8.95 Not for use with super glues.

Orders received by 4pm EST weekdays are shipped the same day 39 Finishing MIX + SAVE ON ALL Supplies COLORTONE AEROSOLS 11% OFF when you buy 3+ General Finishes ® Clear Waterbase Seagrave ColorTone Aerosol Lacquer Nitrocellulose Guitar Lacquer We’ve had excellent results Lacquer The easiest professional fnish spraying this modern nonflam- Legendary McFadden Superior, fast-drying nitrocellulose mable, environmentally friendly lacquer is now under lacquer in convenient 13-ounce spray alternative to traditional nitro- the Seagrave banner. cans, for a hard, durable finish. The cellulose lacquer. Available in quart cans for Favored by many luthiers for durable traditional rotating-tip nozzle sprays a horizontal the small shop, it’s a polyacrylic waterbase blend finishes with beautiful gloss. Spray with or without or vertical pattern. We recommend that dries hard and sands easily, with nonyellow- thinning, for fast build-up in multiple coats. It can spraying multiple thin coats, in a ing clarity. Simple to apply—no separate sealer be polished and buffed after as few as seven days, low humidity environment. Sanding required! Tint with our ColorTone® liquid stains and is compatible with ColorTone® liquid stains sealer (one coat equals two lacquer coats) seals or waterbase pigments; anti-fade UV stabilizers Finishes and liquid pigments. Formulated for spraying on stained or unstained wood before color or finish help keep the colors rich and bright. Your spray wood sealed with Seagrave vinyl sealer, or on coats are applied. One can of sealer and 4-6 cans of equipment cleans up easily with soap and water. unfinished wood. lacquer will usually finish a complete instrument. Choose gloss or satin formulation, for awesome Each Each, 4+ #2200 1 quart $34.78 $30.26 Each Each, 3+ finishes you can be proud of. #3881 Clear Gloss ...... $13.70 $12.19 #1779 Clear gloss, 1 quart Each Seagrave Vinyl Sealer #3882 Clear Satin ...... $13.70 $12.19 #1780 Clear satin, 1 quart $28.33 Use this compatible sealer to spray a level surface #3883 Clear Sanding Sealer $13.70 $12.19 for topcoats of Seagrave nitrocellulose lacquer. It #3885 Black Gloss ...... $13.70 $12.19 NEW General Finishes has a higher solids content for a faster finish build. Enduro Var Varnish Sunburst Colors Each Each, 4+ Easily apply traditional nitrocel- Easy to apply and dries hard. #2201 1 quart $34.37 $29.90 Enduro Var’s slight amber tint lulose guitar colors and sunbursts Seagrave Lacquer Thinner without a compressor and spray deepens over time, making ® it a great choice for violins. For thinning Seagrave nitrocellulose lacquer and equipment! ColorTone tinted Useful for urethane touchups vinyl sealer, and for cleaning spray equipment. aerosol guitar lacquers let the on guitars and for complete Each Each, 4+ beauty of fine instrument woods #2202 1 quart $21.59 $18.78 show through. 13-ounce cans. instrument projects too. Each Each, 3+ #1785 Gloss, 1 quart Each Seagrave fnishing products cannot be shipped by air, or #5880 Vintage Amber $18.56 $16.52 #1786 Satin, 1 quart $35.00 outside the USA. Nitrocellulose lacquer products should #5881 Cherry Red ...... $18.56 $16.52 not be used with acrylic lacquers. #5882 Tobacco Brown $18.56 $16.52 #5883 Red Mahogany $18.56 $16.52 ColorTone® Classic ’50s Colors Colors that match Fender and Gibson finishes from Waterbase the 1950s. Complete your vintage look with Aged Grain Filler Clear on your guitar’s neck. Each Our first choice #5884 Blond ...... $16.95 for filling and #5885 TV Yellow ...... $16.95 Behlen Nitrocellulose Stringed leveling the pores of #5886 Sonic Blue ...... $16.95 Instrument Spraying Lacquer open-grain woods such #5887 Aged Clear ...... $16.95 as rosewood, ash, koa and Aerosol lacquers cannot be shipped by Behlen lacquer produces a hard, durable fin- mahogany, before spraying air, or outside the USA. Nitrocellulose ish that’s more flex ible than furniture lacquer, lacquer products should not be used a finish. No shrinking or cracking; it thins with with acrylic lacquers. to accommodate the expansion and contraction water, brushes on, dries fast and sands easily. It can of wooden instruments. Better resistance to cold- be tinted with most stains and waterbase pigments, checking and scuffs too. It’s ready to spray (no and is compatible with most sealers and topcoats. Blush Eraser Helps reflow a blushed thinning required), for fast build-up in multiple Solvent-free and nonflammable. Supplied in paste (whitened) nitrocellulose lacquer surface coats. For use on wood that has been sealed with form in 4-ounce jars. Available in traditional guitar to free trapped moisture, and “melts-in” Behlen vinyl sealer, or on unfinished wood. colors, plus neutral (light tan base filler suitable for overspray after spot finish repairs. Each Each, 4+ custom tinting) and clear-drying. #4841 1 quart $22.88 $19.91 #1313 13-ounce aerosol $11.25 “It’s grain filler, wood putty, crack filler, hole-filler and Behlen Vinyl Sealer Spray this compatible mistake patcher, all in one product.” —Dan Erlewine Behlen Fisheye Flowout base to seal the wood and build up a level surface #0220-A Ash (maple/beech/pine) When fisheyes (craters caused by residues for Behlen nitrocellulose lacquer topcoats. #0220-MB Rosewood (medium brown) of silicone polishes or oils in the wood) Each Each, 4+ #0220-RB Rosewood (reddish brown) appear in the initial finish coats, add a few #4843 1 quart $20.14 $17.52 #0220-E Ebony drops of Fisheye Flowout to the lacquer Each #0220-M Mahogany Behlen Lacquer Reducer For thinning Behlen $6.99 before respraying. nitrocellulose lacquer and vinyl sealer, and clean- #0220-N Neutral #0849 1 ounce $15.60 #5577 Clear, 1 pint ...... $21.80 ing spray equipment. Each Each, 4+ #0855 1 quart $20.35 $17.70 1 quart of lacquer will fnish: How much 1 acoustic guitar body and neck, or Behlen Lacquer Retarder Before spraying Grain Filler Leveler lacquer 2 complete mandolins, or 2-3 solid guitar or bass bodies, or nitrocellulose lacquer in hot, humid conditions, A handy tool for applying will you retarder can be added to slow the drying time. and leveling grain filler, 3-5 electric guitar or bass necks, or need? 4 ukuleles, or Helps prevent blushing (whitening) in the finish and removing excess. 2-3 banjo rims and necks due to trapped moisture. Each 5-7/8" hard plastic with These are averages. Your results may vary according to #0848 1 quart $23.75 flexible rubber edges. your spray gun adjustments and spraying pressure, and Behlen finishing products cannot be the number and thickness of your fnish coats. shipped by air, or outside the USA. #4939 $11.70 40 USA & Canada call toll-free 800-848-2273 • Order online at stewmac.com Finishing Supplies Book included! Questions about ColorTone® fnishing? Look here frst! Aerosol Includes stain mixing charts, color gallery Finishing of vintage fnishes, and recipes for Kit recreating them.

Keeping ® ColorTone Liquid Stains it simple! Finishes For transparent fade-resistant Guitar Finishing Step-By-Step Great choice for frst-time fnishers colored fnishes By Dan Erlewine and Don MacRostie Easy-to-apply gloss nitrocellulose fnish Add these lightfast metal-complex dyes to clear The definitive reference for finishing fretted instru- Full selection of polishing compounds lacquer, shellac, waterbase or catalyzed finishes. ments. You’ll learn about materials, equipment and Guitar Finishing book included! They can be reduced with water or alcohol for use techniques, discover recipes for famous finishes, and on bare wood, and mixed for any desired intensity. gain the confidence to finish like a pro. The focus • Clear aerosol (4 cans) • Guitar Finishing One 2-ounce bottle makes two quarts of stain. is nitrocellulose lacquer, the most common guitar • Clear aerosol sealer Step-by-Step book finish, with extra information on varnishes, oils and • Polishing compounds #5030 Vintage Amber #5039 Blue (four 4-ounce grades) #1850 Complete #5032 Red Mahogany* #5040 Black* French polishing. 188 pages, softcover. • Finishing papers $81.94 #5033 Medium Brown #5041 Bright Green #5095 $29.95 (22 sheets) Save $27.31 #5034 Tobacco Brown* #5042 Orange Materials and tools How to use This kit cannot be shipped by air, or outside the USA. #5037 Lemon Yellow $20.69 each abrasives, fillers, colorants, top- ® #5038 Cherry Red We recommend ColorTone grain filler for finishing coats, spray equipment and buffers. porous woods such as mahogany, ash or rosewood. #5029 All 10 colors* $196.55 Save $10.35 Basic fnishing steps *Cannot be shipped by air, or outside the USA. ® Recipes for popular fnishes ColorTone Fender blond, sunbursts and Repair scratches ® Touchup Markers ® solids; Gibson goldtop, cherry without brushing ColorTone Liquid red and sunbursts; basic Martin- Genuine nitrocellulose or spraying guitar lacquer in a marker Pigments For Lacquer style finish, and lots more! pen. Perfect for finish Brilliant colors for spraying Color gallery Stain mixing charts, touchups, like fixing opaque lacquer fnishes photos of vintage finishes, and the scratches and minor sand- These concentrated pigments mix steps in waterbase finishing. throughs. The right match in clear lacquer to produce opaque for our ColorTone® liquid (sol id) colors—combine them for stains and tinted aerosol infinite hues. After spraying the lacquers. Use Clear Gloss color coats, spray clear lacquer top- Preval® Aerosol for small repairs in clear coats for depth and high gloss. Not Sprayer finishes, for spot-sealing tints, and to mask bindings for use with alcohol base, waterbase before you stain the surrounding wood. Aged or varnish finishes. 4-ounce bottles. Buy any 3 Mix and spray Clear has a subtle tint to match old finishes. Now Save 6% your own custom #5231 Black #5235 Brown stains and fnishes available in Blond, TV Yellow, and Sonic Blue too! #5232 White #5236 Blue A thrifty alternative #7050 Clear Gloss #7052 Vintage Amber #5233 Red #5237 Green Each #7051 Aged Clear #7053 Cherry Red #5234 Yellow $14.25 when shop spraying #7057 Blond #7054 Tobacco Brown equipment is unavail- #7058 TV Yellow #7055 Red Mahogany able. Disposable aero- #7059 Sonic Blue #7056 Black ColorTone® Liquid Pigments sol unit with siphon Buy any 3 $9.90 each and removable glass jar lets you mix and spray up Save 10% For Waterbase Lacquer to 16 ounces of stains or finishes. Concentrated pigments formulated for mixing with water base lacquer to #5043 Aerosol unit with jar ...... $7.49 #5044 Replacement aerosol unit $5.90 Cannot be shipped create opaque (solid) colors. Spray by air, or outside the USA. Not for use with waterbase finishes. Keep the nozzle clean, clear water base topcoats for final gloss. and have extra aerosol units on hand for quick replacement. 4-ounce bottles. Aerosol units cannot be shipped by air, or outside the USA. Black Buy any 3 #5361 Black #5365 Brown Fingerboard Stain Save 6% #5362 White #5366 Blue Most ebony today is naturally #5363 Red #5367 Green vGrip Aerosol #5364 Yellow Each streaked with brown and gray. Spray Handle Our favorite way to make $14.25 ebony uniformly black is Hig- Universal trigger gins’ famous India Ink. This is for spray cans the darkest black we’ve ever Stain Mixing Cups This durable plastic found. Non-toxic, non-wa- Handy graduated 1-ounce plastic cups. trigger-action handle terproof and non-flammable. Safe for lacquer thinner, alcohol and lets you use an aerosol Mixes well with dark tints to ace tone. Set of 10. #4199 $5.29 can like a spray gun, make them darker too. Wipe for much better comfort and smoother control. Ebony in on, and wipe off the excess as Keeps your finger away from the spray. Snaps ® ® a bottle needed. 2-ounce bottle. onto ColorTone and Preval aerosols, and most #4237 $4.95 standard spray cans. #5063 $6.75

Orders received by 4pm EST weekdays are shipped the same day 41 Finishing BIG 14" wheels Optimum 715 rpm Supplies bufng speed Powerful 3/4 hp motor Freehand Turn the Holder wheel… How do you hold an instrument for spraying? Check out the Freehand Holder! Clamp the sturdy steel Plenty of clearance frame into your vise, fasten for larger guitar bodies …reach the entire body easily a guitar body or neck to the rotating handwheel shaft, and simply turn the BIG power bufer for small shops wheel as you spray. The Get beautiful high-gloss fnishes A better way body moves to you, for easy

Finishes to hold your uniform coverage. That StewMac Guitar Bufer work for spray fnishing means less time and effort Wide: 36" shaft: extra clearance for big guitars at the sanding stage too. Big: 14" buffing wheels for maximum polishing area Quick-change attachments Smooth: Big pillow block shaft bearings for acoustic and solidbody Powerful: 3/4 hp (1725 rpm) motor, pulley and belt guitars are included. #6130 Complete $88.92 Includes arbor, V-belt, motor with pulley, fine and medium compounds, 2 domet and 2 canton buffing Extra attachments wheels, rake and instructions for making a base. Swap bodies quickly for #3081 Outfit without motor ...... $496.98 Save $20.71 production finishing. Everything except the motor; you supply your own. #6131 Acoustic $12.98 #3082 Arbor only, with belt and flanges ...... $363.25 #6132 Solidbody $14.52 #3083 Motor only (with 1.89" pulley), 120-volt $152.59 at stewmac.com Screws not included. #3085 Motor only (with 1.89" pulley), 230-volt $152.59

#3080 Complete outfit, 120-volt $636.77 each #3084 Complete outfit, 230-volt Save $33.51 Gravity-feed Spray Gun at stewmac.com Compact with a great price, chosen by our techs Bufer Base This modern gravity-feed spray gun works with a Sturdy plywood, drilled for our buffer. Fits our standard compressor and normal spray pressures ShopStand (page 20), or attach to your own (typically 35psi for lacquer). Similar to HVLP guns stand. 11-3/4" x 20" x 1-1/2". #3086 Base only $49.95 (high volume, low pressure), this highly efficient gun #3087 Hardware set produces consistent atomization and reduced over- (screws, locknuts, washers) $5.95 spray. Your finish coats will be more even than ever before, making final sanding and polishing a breeze! Bufng Wheel 14" fits 1"-dia. shaft, which #5429 $34.95 fits our current guitar buffer. 12" fits our older model, or 3/4" shafts. Canton flannel is great for most buffing jobs, use Domet for an extra Mini Regulator for Spray Guns fine polish. Each Connect to your spray gun to easily adjust air pressure #2084 14" Canton $19.20 Buy any 4 as you spray, right at the gun. Threads onto standard 1/4" #3163 14" Domet $19.20 Save 13% NPT air hose connections. #5441 $9.90 #3161 12" Canton $17.55 #3162 12" Domet $17.55 Air Hose Quick Coupler Menzerna Compounds The professional This snap-apart connector makes changing spray guns guitar finisher’s favorite compound bars. quick and easy! It also allows the air hose to rotate, #3174 Extra-fine (ivory), 1.75 lb. ...$17.28 reducing twists and kinks. Includes connection sleeve #3167 Fine (brownish ivory), 3 lb. $26.70 (female thread), male nipple, female nipple. #3168 Medium (pink), 3 lb...... $26.70 #5442 $14.83 #3169 Coarse (brown), 3 lb...... $26.70 Wheel Rake Cleans off old compound and Airbrush Outft rejuvenates buffing wheels. #3164 $24.24 Ideal for retouching and graphics Ready to connect to your compressor at 15-60 psi for A must for spraying! fine spraying. The airbrush has a .4mm nozzle and TGH Luthier Spray Hooks adjustable fluid cap. Two 2-ounce glass jars let you Respirator Heavy-duty 12" mix and spray lacquers and stains (not for use with Mask steel hooks hang waterbase finishes). Flexible 10-foot braided hose. Comfortable guitars or necks for spray finish- #5439 Complete outfit $26.55 Each Each, 6+ thermoplastic molds to your face ing. Fits 3/8"-dia- #5440 Extra 2-ounce jar with lid $1.99 $1.59 at stewmac.com and fits over eyewear. meter or larger Two chemically-charged pegholes. Spray Gun Cleaning Kit cartridges provide protection from #0890 Set of 3 Don’t damage your gun with makeshift cleaning paint vapors. NIOSH approved. $19.95 tools! This versatile 17-piece brush set cleans all #5855 $45.25 types of spray guns and airbrushes. #1073 $15.45 #5856 Replacement cartridges, set of 2 $17.95

42 USA & Canada call toll-free 800-848-2273 • Order online at stewmac.com Finishing & Sanding 3M Stikit™ Self- adhesive Abrasives Individual rolls #5766 80-grit $30.09 Efcient • Highly durable #5767 120-grit $29.23 Luthiers’ favorite papers! #5768 220-grit $29.23 Foam Stikit™ is 3M’s Gold paper #5769 320-grit $29.23 Economical #5760 400-grit $29.23 Polishing Pads featuring handy self-adhesive 15-yard rolls backing. The convenient #5761 600-grit $29.23 • High gloss fnishes without swirl marks for small shops 2-3/4" roll width fits our fin- #5762 800-grit $29.23 • Use your variable-speed hand drill Handy size fts our gerboard radius-sanding tools, making it a real time-saver in the repair Your finishes can have a more professional look radius-sanding tools shop. 3M Gold™ papers simply outlast and outperform other dry-sanding when you use these fiber-free foam buffing pads. papers! The sharp premium aluminum oxide grit cuts like a file and resists They’re ideal for applying polishing compounds Attach to your benchtop Finishes for a fast non-slip loading up with dust. with your power buffer or variable-speed hand sanding surface drill. The gentle polishing action helps avoid swirl Stikit™ woodworkers set Stikit™ fret & fnishing set marks, fine scratches and burn-through. Four sizes Great for quick custom 80, 120 and 220-grit rolls 320, 400, 600 and 800-grit rolls include versatile cone and hourglass-shaped pads sanding blocks #5771 $84.12 Save $4.43 #5772 $111.07 Save $5.85 for getting into guitar cutaways and hard-to- They reach contours. Each at stewmac.com Micro Finishing Papers pad has a 1/4"-dia- simply last Micro-grit abrasives for water- meter arbor. longer! sanding scratch-free finishes. Tip: Use a separate pad for 3M Gold The grit particles are uniform each grade of compound, Fre-Cut™ to avoid adding scratches in size, to virtually eliminate to your finish. Apply com- Sandpapers sanding scratches. Perfect for pounds in sequence, from Luthiers’ favorite dry-sanding papers. Aluminum modern polyester finishes or for coarser to finer grades. oxide grit cuts fast and resists clogging. Treated to traditional lacquered surfaces. After sanding, use ColorTone® polishing com- Diameter Each Each, 2+ #3420 help prevent “fish eyes” (cratering) in waterbase #3414 5-1/2"...... $15.95 $14.35 All 4 sizes finishes. These papers simply last longer—thats’s pounds for the final high gloss. 9" x 5-1/2" sheets. #3410 3" ...... $11.98 $10.78 $47.74 why we use them in our own shops. 9" x 11" sheets. #5557 800-grit $0.46 #3411 3-1/8" cone ...... $11.98 $10.78 Save Per sheet #5558 1000-grit $0.55 #5096 150-grit #5099 400-grit at stewmac.com #3409 3-1/8" hourglass $11.98 $10.78 $4.15 $1.69 #5559 1200-grit $0.62 #5097 220-grit #5100 600-grit #5560 1500-grit $0.69 #5098 320-grit #5101 800-grit Each, 50+ $1.20 #5561 2000-grit $0.72

® Fre-Cut™/Micro Finishing Paper Sampler Package of 22, #5562 $18.04 ColorTone containing two sheets of each Fre-Cut™ and Micro Finishing Paper grit. Save $2.23 Polishing Compounds ® Remove fine Micro-Mesh Finishing Abrasives sanding scratches The fnal step for Tiny abrasive crystals on cushioned cloth-backed latex generate less heat, don’t a beautiful fnish on instrument “load up” as fast as ordinary papers, and last up to 15 times longer. Used with soapy water, Micro-Mesh® can produce a scratch-free mirror shine. finishes and plastics, without leaving Scratch-free silicone residue to hamper future fnishes! Micro-Mesh® Finishing Set #1500, 1800, 2400, 3200, 3600, 4000, 6000, 8000 refinishing. Apply by and 12000-grits (two 3" x 6" pieces each), with 2-7/8" x 2-7/8" x 15/16" foam hand with a soft sanding block and instructions. #3706 Finishing Set ...... $53.50 cloth, or with foam #3701 Sanding block only $3.49 rotary polishing Micro-Mesh® Touch-up Stick Com bines #2400, pads. After sanding 4000, and 12000 grits on padded flat surfaces, for Soft Touch Pads Micro-Mesh® a new finish with spot touch-ups and fret polishing. Each Each, 3+ abrasive on both sides of a foam 600-800 grit papers, #3707 $2.08 $1.54 center—extra cushioning for pol- buff with Coarse ishing high gloss surfaces. Great compound. If your Dual Angle Touch-up Sticks for touch-ups and finish sanding. final sanding is 1200 grit, start with Medium. Fine Versatile shape for spot polishing. Each set of 9 includes #1500, 1800, compound is used after Medium, for super-high Each stick has one grit per side. 2400, 3200, 3600, 4000, 6000, gloss. Swirl Remover on a foam rotary pad removes 1500 + 1800 5-3/4" length. 8000 and 12000 grits. buffing marks and extremely fine sanding scratches 2400 + 3600 Size Set Set, 3+ on fresh finishes. It can also be used by hand for a 4000 + 6000 #3650 Set of 4 #3730 2" x 2" $11.21 $9.98 8000 + 12000 $6.24 high lustre on new or aged finishes. #3731 3" x 4" $24.48 $21.79 #1202 Medium, 1.65-lb. Each #1205 #1203 Fine, 1.65-lb. $22.65 All 3 3M Flexible Polishing Papers #1204 Swirl Remover, 16-oz. $64.55 at stewmac.com Save $3.40 Use these revolutionary flexible wet-or-dry papers like cloth, to polish contoured finishes, pickguards, inlays, and more. No dark residue in porous bone Economical 4-oz. bottles nuts and saddles! Each 9" x 11" sheet is #1848 #6040 Green, 30 micron/400 grit #1844 Coarse coated with micro particles of aluminum #1845 Medium Each All 4 #6041 Gray, 15 micron/600 grit $7.95 $27.03 oxide (1200-8000 grit) or silicon carbide #6042 Blue, 9 micron/1200 grit #1846 Fine (400-600 grit) on a synthetic backing. The #1847 Swirl Remover Save $4.77 #6043 Pink, 3 micron/4000 grit coating won’t clog quickly, and the sheet #6044 Aqua, 2 micron/6000 grit washes easily in water. Preservation Polish, page 44 #6045 White, 1 micron/8000 grit Silicone-free, repair shop friendly! #6046 All 6 grits $13.80 Save $1.20 $2.50 per sheet

Orders received by 4pm EST weekdays are shipped the same day 43 Finishes & Glues Stewart-MacDonald Super Glues Speed your work by hours! Jigs • fretting • binding • inlays • fnish touch-ups • nut slot repairs Our super glues are first choice in many guitar shops, thanks to fast, incredible bonding strength for repair work and instrument making. Each 1-ounce bottle is the practical size to minimize shelf life problems. Bonus: we include 3 Whip Tip nozzle extenders for precision gluing 10 Thin Penetrates close-fitting joints and cracks. Water-thin, it’s great for fast minor finish touchups too. Cures in 3-5 seconds, for a Silicone-free, strong moisture-resistant joint. repair shop 20 Medium Fills small gaps; cures in 10-25 seconds. Black for ebony friendly. Super Glue inlay work, amber for finish touch-ups, and white for binding repairs. Most guitar polishes Starter Package 30 Thick Epoxy-like gap-filling consistency. Cures in 30-50 seconds leave hard-to-remove to allow joint repositioning. silicone residue. This Thin & Medium Super Glues Each Each, 3+ Pipettes • 6-oz. Accelerator Finishes/Glues #0010 Thin ...... $5.46 $4.31 prevents glue and finish from Drop-fll toothpicks • Whip #0020 Medium ...... $5.46 $4.31 adhering, making even simple Tips • FREE instructions #0020-B Medium, black ...$7.84 $6.19 repairs more difficult and costly. #7000 $26.29 Save $4.64 #0020-A Medium, amber $7.84 $6.19 Preservation Polish gently cleans, #0020-W Medium, white* $7.84 $6.19 polishes and protects lacquer and #0030 Thick ...... $5.46 $4.31 varnish finishes, with no wax or Super glue accessories *White supplied in 1/2-oz bottle. silicone residues. Each Each, 3+ Each, 6+ 20-X Brush-on Slow-curing medium glue for filling chips in guitar #3006 12-oz bottle* $8.85 $7.88 $7.17 Replacement bottle and cap for finishes. Polyethylene-bristle brush resists hardening. 1-oz Super Glues. Each Each, 3+ Each Each, 3+ Accelerator is not recommended #0020-X 1-oz bottle $7.98 $6.30 ColorTone® #7018 $1.29 $1.10 with #7006 Brush-on glue. Fretboard Finishing Oil Accelerator Makes bonding even faster. Spray immediately before Helps prevent drying/cracking in new or Whip Tips or after gluing. Great for hard-to-glue materials. 6-ounce aerosol cleaned rosewood and ebony fretboards. Nozzle extenders for eliminates leakage and evaporation. Each Each, 3+ Won’t dry sticky; safe for inlays and frets. pinpoint gluing. Pkg. Pkg, 3+ Cannot be shipped by air, or outside the USA. #7009 $10.95 $9.75 Wipe on, wipe off and buff. Dries in 24 #7015 Pack of 10 $1.91 $1.70 hours. 8-oz bottle. #3863* $14.85

® Razor Knife ColorTone Lemon Oil Clear plastic pipettes This little knife ends up being essential to every job! Includes a #11 Used to clean and condition fretboards. Apply glue precisely. Handy for blade and safety cap. Great for precisely trimming wood and plastic Helps restore luster, rich color, and a mixing liquid stains. 5-3/4" long; bindings, cutting wires to length, stripping wire insulation, and more! smooth feel. Apply twice a year to help package of 10. Pkg. Pkg, 3+ prevent drying out. #4878 Razor Knife ...... $3.90 Each Each, 3+ #1155 $5.20 $4.63 #4879 10 pack of #11 blades $2.90 #3864 4-oz bottle $10.75 $9.57 Flex tip The Glue Looper™ Cleverly designed steel tips transform your razor knife Tried & True Wood Finish Drop- into a drop-fill tool. Works with low-viscosity liquids Easy to apply oil finish that protects wood fll toothpicks like glue, stain, and lacquer. Capillary action pulls the and keeps it clean. An all-natural alterna- Flow glue into fret liquid into the loop, forming a precise droplet for tive to lacquer. #0635 2-oz bottle $3.99 slots; drop lacquer for finish Loop holds repairs. Less mess! Box of 50. your finish repair or glue joint. Includes 12 resusable a single drop steel tips; 4 each of small, medium and large sizes. ® #3108 $1.95 ColorTone Shellac #4885 Pack of 12 tips $14.99 “Old school” sealer & fnish Our super pale (platinum blonde) dewaxed shellac flakes for sealing, finishing Repair Picks StewMac Super Glue Caddy and touch ups. Dissolve in Behkol™ solvent. Sturdy bamboo picks with Guitarmaker Todd Sams created this caddy for #6180 4 ounces ...... $14.90 finely pointed ends. Put a drop his own workbench. Dan Erlewine asked for #6181 1/2-pound ...... $27.25 of finish or super glue exactly one and now everybody wants one! This handy #0774 Behkol Solvent* $13.88 where you want it. 2-1/2" long. tray holds our super glue bottles and accessories together and upright, for easy use and no spills. NEW #3110 Pack of 300 $9.95 Zinsser Clear Aerosol Shellac Made of rugged MDF board. #4760 $9.95 A clear sealer for unfinished or stained wood. Other finishes will bond well to it, can used as your topcoat too. It enhances wood grain and won’t yellow with age. StewMac Fish Glue StewMac Epoxies Clear or black Non-toxic and all-natural, in a handy A traditional, hide glue alternative that Gap-filling 2-part adhesives for dries hard but doesn’t require mixing permanent bonds, activated when 12-oz aerosol. Each Each, 3+ #3886 $17.95 $15.98 or heating. Fish glue stays tacky (not their resin and hardener com- slippery) for 30 minutes, which helps ponents are mixed in equal parts. Naphtha Solvent hold parts in place during clamping. Each set has two 2-oz bottles. Dried fish glue can be easily reactivated Helps remove oils and waxes from wood surfaces #5173 Fast-Setting ...... $10.62 with a little water, should a joint need before finishing, and cleans fretwire before instal- #5174 Slow-Setting ...... $10.62 lation. Safe to use on most metal and finished reworked. 12 hour cure time. Non- #5179-B Slow-Set, black $16.90 surfaces. 1 quart. #0775* $12.05 flammable and non-toxic. Cleans up with water. #0702 8-oz bottle $13.50 Cannot be shipped by air or outside the USA. *Cannot be shipped by air or outside the USA. 44 USA & Canada call toll-free 800-848-2273 • Order online at stewmac.com Acoustic Pickups

Universal acoustic Schatten pickup L.R. Baggs Element™ Active System Soundboard ® Transducer Undersaddle The Element system works with common string Matrix transducer, preamp spacings and saddle widths, with uniform string A popular basic piezo transducer with wide-range Infnity jack & soundhole controls balance. The secret is the flexible undersaddle response, for the underside of a soundboard. It Based on the Acoustic Matrix™ undersaddle transducer, designed for more efficient contact and works for a variety of instruments and installs with transducer, this popular system features an endpin sensitivity. The discrete class-A preamp/endpin supplied adhesive. 18" shielded cord. The Switch- ™ jack/preamp, soundhole-mounted volume control, jack has pre-contoured EQ, plus a soundhole- jack tightens from outside the guitar, and accepts and tone control to cut mids while boosting treble mounted no-solder mini volume control. No-drill a standard 1/4" plug (1/2"-diameter mounting hole and bass. It works for string spacings up to 2-1/2", mesh battery bag included. 9-volt battery required. needed). Preamp recommended (page 46), but sensing the entire saddle for balanced sound. #1263 $131.00 not required. Each Each, 3+ Electronics Switchable voicing adapts to a variety of guitar #3914 With nickel jack $38.90 $34.62 sizes. 9-volt battery required. #3916 Transducer only $22.95 $20.43 #3234 1/8" saddle width Each Acoustic Soundhole #3235 3/32" saddle width $169.15 Microphone Popular mini low impedance Natural unidirectional mic on a sound… flexible gooseneck, with an Pickup, L.R. Baggs integral 1/4" endpin jack. The mic preamp Anthem System can be positioned inside the guitar jack and A popular mic-based for best sound (17" maximum volume hybrid pickup system length). Battery included. control for the natural voice Order cable separately. only L.R. Baggs iBeam of X-braced guitars. #3382 $58.39 louder! Impressive feedback Active System resistance, even at high Shielded Cable The iBeam contact volume. The noise- 1/4" to 3-pin XLR pickup for X-braced steel string guitars adheres cancelling Tru-Mic connectors; 15-foot length. to the bridge plate, weighs only 1/3 ounce, and adheres to the bridge plate inside the guitar. It’s #3388 $37.16 is faithful to the sound of any playing style. No supplemented by the Element undersaddle trans- piezo “quack.” The discrete class-A preamp/endpin ducer at the lowest frequencies. A lightweight jack has pre-contoured plug-and-play EQ, plus a preamp adheres beneath a 4"-diameter soundhole, soundhole-mounted mini volume control. 9-volt placing volume, mic/pickup mix, phase (for feed- battery required. No-drill mesh battery mounting Realistic sound without a pickup! back control), mic gain and battery-check at your bag included. fingertips. Strapjack, #4813 iBeam Active System $149.00 battery bag and wiring included. 9-volt battery required. GraphTech Acoustic sound for solidbodies Anthem #1660 $299.00 soundhole preamp L.R. Baggs Lyric™ Acoustic Guitar Mic Pickup Saddles Endorsed by Ricky Skaggs. Uniform tonal response, Get acoustic tone, or a L.R. Baggs Anthem SL high gain and excellent feedback resistance. The blend of acoustic and electric All electronics are in featherweight Tru-Mic adheres to the bridge plate sounds from your Strat.® Ghost pickups are the preamp/endpin in an X-braced guitar. Noise cancelling technol- implanted in String Saver™ saddles that resist jack. Mic and under- ogy gives clear, clean sound, and the all-discrete string breakage. Sound compression matches the saddle transducer mix preamp/endpin jack tightens low frequencies for dynamic range of an acoustic guitar. The Acousti- is preset, with the volume punch with natural dynamics. The fingertip sound- Phonic pre amp switches and interfaces to your control under the soundhole. hole volume control features adjustable presence, mixer or guitar amp. Stereo Y-cable recommended. #1661 for customizing high frequency response. No-drill Includes battery bag, peel-and- $199.00 Ghost prewired saddles for Strat® bridges with stick adhesive, and internal wiring. mesh battery bag included; 9-volt battery required. #4811 $199.00 intonation screw centered in the saddle. Screws and springs included. Set of 6. #5443 $97.35 Thinline Acousti-Phonic onboard preamp with stereo switching jack and battery clip. 1-1/8" x 1-5/8" x Undersaddle Pickup 1/2"; control cavity routing may be needed. 9-volt For banjo pickups, The classic undersaddle transduc- battery required. #5444 $61.16 er for a 3/32"-wide bridge saddle see page 87 slot. The Fishman Thinline works Mandolin pickup, 90 QuickSwitch Optional mini toggle kit for switching from mag netic to acoustic to blended sound, with string spacings up to 2-1/8". Violin pickup, 91 Switchjack™ 1/4" end pin jack in- using your mono amp cable. #5446 $22.65 cluded; a preamp is recommended Ukelele pickup, 92 (see page 46). #3510 $114.32 Replacement endpin jacks, page 46

Orders received by 4pm EST weekdays are shipped the same day 45 Unlimited wiring options. No soldering! Removes knobs cleanly P-51™ Knob Puller Extracts Attempting to pry a knob bridge/ up with a screwdriver is a tailpiece recipe for damage. Here’s bushings a clever, affordable little tool that’s made for the Knob & Bushing Puller job. Simply slide it under the knob, push the ten- G-HUB A must-have tool in repair shops. Steady, con- sion ring down for a firm grip, and carefully pull the knob off. It works with standard speed knobs, Passive Guitar Wiring Hub trolled pull safely removes stubborn pressed-on ® knobs. No more screwdriver blade dents, no nicked bell knobs and Strat knobs. The smooth durable Easily customize your sound, from simple plastic helps protect pickguards and guitar finishes. single-coil combinations to complex humbucker knobs or sore fingers. It also includes hardware to Patent pending. #3531 $8.50 phase reversals. The compact G-HUB installs in cleanly extract stud bushings for solidbody bridges ® your control cavity and allows for endless wiring and tailpieces, including Gibson, Schaller and setups. Swap components and configurations Gotoh.* The rubberized base helps protect pick- Acoustic guitar endpin jacks quickly without soldering. The unit handles up to guards and guitar finishes. #3515 $53.31 three volume pots and is prewired with a wide *Works with 5/16-18, 5/16-24, 10-32, M5, M6 and M8 Electronics variety of capacitors, plus terminal blocks, rheo- threaded bushings. stats, and switches—all ready for easy solderless Pickup ® Switchjack™ connection. Helpful diagrams at the manufacturer’s website let you custom wire up to six single-coil Clearance Tightens from outside the guitar for easy installa- pickups or three humbuckers. Gauges tion. Fits a 1/4" plug and can be wired mono, or for stereo with battery switching. 15/32" diameter, ® ® 1-3/8" x 2-1/8" x 1/2" size fits Strat and Les Paul with no for 1/2" mounting hole. Each Each, 6+ ® ® modification to the instrument. Tele, Gibson SG and other #1521 Nickel $15.95 $14.35 thin solidbodies require modification or a separate cavity. #1521-G Gold $18.85 $16.96 • Two 0.047uF capacitors • 36 screw terminals • Two .022µF capacitors • 26 switches NoJak Endpin • Two .011µF capacitors • Three 250K rheostats in The NoJak replaces your strap • .0033µF capacitor parallel Handy gauges for consistently setting the gap be- jack to restore the traditional • .0022µF capacitor • 3 mini pots (trim controls) tween strings and pickups. Fret a string at the last • .0011µF capacitor look. It fits the same 1/2"-dia- #5065 $79.90 fret, slide a gauge under it, and adjust the pickup meter hole, and the 3/4"-long until the polepiece touches the gauge. 1/32", 1/16", expansion sleeve tightens 3/32" and 1/8" thicknesses span nearly all the pro Schatten Mini Pre from inside the guitar. If you player specs in Dan Erlewine’s book, How to Make decide to plug in again, you Acoustic Preamp Your Electric Guitar Play Great (page 94). Made De-electrifying can easily swap back to your If a basic signal-boosting pre- of non-magnetic brass, more practical than steel your guitar? strap jack. amp is all you need (you’re set- rulers or feeler gauges. Set of 4. Each Each, 6+ ting tone at your amp or PA) #5988 $9.95 #4144 White plastic... $10.89 $9.80 Thanks to guitar tech Dirk Wacker #4144-E Ebony ...... $11.11 $10.00 here’s a great choice. Includes for developing this tool. belt clip, 1/4" jacks, internal Threaded trim pot, and gain knob. Preset Endpin Jack flat response keeps your sound 1/4" stereo jack with clean and uncolored. Works 9/16-12 external 9-volt battery with all piezo and magnetic threads. No mounting required. pickups. Economy #3948 $64.95 nuts needed! Each Each, 3+ Pre-wired #4654 Jack, nickel $14.93 $12.69 Pickguard #4470 Installation key $1.97 each Batt-O-Meter Don’t 9/16-12 tap for endpin hole Indicates the life left run out A money-saving #1518 $19.78 (Use 1/2"-diameter starter hole.) in uninstalled 9-volt, of juice! assembly for starter guitars: AA or AAA batteries. simply wire it to your output Semi-futed to keep the Works for installed bat- jack and ground it to your bridge. Includes three peghole round 1/2" dia. teries too. Plug it into single-coil ceramic bar magnet flush-polepiece an effects box or active pickups with covers; control pots, 5-way switch, knobs, and single-ply pickguard with foil shielding. Tapered to 1/4" dia. guitar: it measures the 2-step power pulled from the battery, compares the load 11 mounting screw holes. Each Each, 3+ #4169 White $43.15 $31.93 Endpin to the remaining energy, and calculates the remain- Jack Reamer ing hours of life. #0323 $29.95 #4169-B Black $43.15 $31.93 15/32" dia. Install standard endpin jacks easily For single-battery circuits up to 10.23 volts. Batt-O-Meter is powered by its own 9-volt battery (not included). Thumbwheel Easily enlarge an endpin hole to fit a 15/32" or Controls 1/2"-dia meter endpin jack, with our custom-made Battery Bag Great idea! Fingertip tone/volume con- steel reamer. It’s semi-fluted to keep the hole round, An easily accessible way to install a trols install under the edge and gives you much more control than using a drill 9-volt battery inside a guitar without of a raised pickguard with bit. The 3/8" shank can be chucked in a hand drill drilling. Nylon mesh pocket with supplied foam tape. Includes for slow reaming. The upper 1" cutting length is self-adhesive hook-and-loop mount- 24" 2-conductor shielded 1/2" dia meter; the 1" center section is 15/32", and ing pad. Battery not included. wire and instructions. the lower 2-5/8" has a standard 5-degree taper #4810 $10.00 #6156 500K $35.95 down to 1/4" diameter. #4323 $72.68

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® • CTS pots • CRL switch • Orange Drop® cap ® Pickups for Tele® ® “The most cost-efective guitar modifcation ® Vintage specs take your Tele back half a century! The 6.5K-ohm bridge model has staggered I’ve ever done, hands down.” Humbuckers Alnico 5 polepieces (north polarity) with 2-1/8" —W. Stimac Jr. , Vicksburg MS Alnico 5 magnets give spread, vintage-spec flatwork, copper-plated steel “Made my You don’t have to spend all day that warm classic tone. AWG42 coils are wound on baseplate, and AWG42 coil wire, wrapped with Strat come soldering or pay a pile of money to Electronics black or black/cream (zebra) bobbins, fabric-taped, white string and wax-potted. The neck pickup has alive!” get great vintage sound. We wire mounted on a brass baseplate, and wax-potted. The vintage-spec flatwork, Alnico 5 polepieces (south —L. Aston Golden Age pickguards by hand, output wire is 4-conductor plus ground, for versa- polarity) with 1-15/16" spread, and a ’50s-style here in our shop, using CTS control pots, 5-way tile custom coil-tapping. Bridge models are 9.0K chrome cover. Wax-potted AWG43 coil wire is CRL switch, Orange Drop® capacitor, knobs and ohms (2.015" polepiece spread); neck models wound to 7.0K ohms for original beefier output. pickup hardware. Nothin’ but the good stuff! are 8.0K ohms (1.97" spread). Screws, Buy any 2 Both pickups have cloth-insulated lead wires, com- Golden Age pickups deliver the classic Alnico springs and wiring diagrams included. Save 10% pressible height-adjustment tubing with screws, 5 tone you’re looking for, and the hot bridge and wiring diagrams. No cover, black No cover, zebra #5410 Bridge $52.75 pickup adds plenty of punch. Just solder to the #5400 Neck Each #5400-Z Neck Each #5411 Neck $50.75 included output jack (and to your guitar’s tremolo claw) and you’re ready to rock. One of the best #5401 Bridge $47.65 #5401-Z Bridge $47.65 #5410-S Both pickups $93.15 Save 10.35 With cover, nickel With cover, gold upgrades you’ll ever make! Laminations Each #5402 Neck Each #5402-G Neck Each #5403 Bridge $58.45 #5403-G Bridge $60.65 #2990 White ...... $199.50 #2991 White/b/w ...... $203.50 ® at stewmac.com #2991-B Black/w/b .....$203.50 Overwound Humbuckers #2992 Pearloid/w/b/m $219.00 Our HOT versions, featuring Alnico 5 magnets Pickguards are approximately .100" thick with conductive overwound with AWG43 coil wire to 12K shielding on the underside. #2990 has 8 mounting screw ohms, for a higher output, powerful Buy any 2 holes. The others have 11 holes. midrange, and driving tone. Save 10% ® Single-coil Pickups Pre-soldered tremolo claw No cover, black No cover, zebra Wound for vintage tone! Alnico 5 polepieces have with ground wire. A time-saver #5404 Neck Each #5404-Z Neck Each 2-1/16" spread and staggered heights for balanced for new builds. #6139 $4.75 #5405 Bridge $48.72 #5405-Z Bridge $48.72 string response. The wax-potted AWG42 coil has With cover, nickel With cover, gold two vintage-style cloth-insulated hookup wires. #5406 Neck Each #5406-G Neck Each The middle position model is reverse wound, #5407 Bridge $63.12 #5407-G Bridge $65.12 reverse (north) polarity, to cancel hum at the #2 and #4 switch positions. Two covers (one black and one white) are supplied, for pickguard matching. ® Screws, springs and wiring diagrams included.

5413 #5420 Neck, 6.0K ohms Each Buy any 3 Bass Pickups Save 10% #5421 Middle, 6.0K ohms $45.95 True-to-vintage #5422 Bridge, 6.4K ohms components for #5423 Hot model, 7.6K ohms (neck/bridge) authentic sound. Both models feature Alnico 5 polepieces in vintage-spec ﬂatwork, with wax-

potted AWG42 coil Buy any 2 ® wire. Black cover, ® Save 10% compressible foam P-90 Pickups pad, screws, cloth- Lipstick Pickups The bright tone of vintage single-coils from ™ 5412 insulated lead wires Waxed coils* on Alnico 5 bar magnets, shielded Kalamazoo! Our ’50-style Parsons Street model and wiring diagram in iconic chrome metal “lipstick tubes,” for the features a black plastic bobbin with enameled are included. clean jangly sound from the ’60s. Our Lipsticks fit unpotted coil wire for grittier sound. The modern standard humbucker mounting rings and Strat® Bridge pickup for Jazz Bass® 8.5K ohms, 2-5/16" string spread version with fiber flatwork bobbin has wax-potted Neck pickup for Jazz Bass® 8.0K ohms, 2-3/16" string spread pickguards. The 4-conductor shielded hookup wire poly-coated wire for smoother sound. Both have Split pickup for P-Bass® 10.5K ohms, 2-1/4" string spread on our blistering hot humbucker expands your tone Alnico 5 magnets, AWG42 coil wire, 50mm pole-

® palette. Screws, springs and wiring diagram in- piece spacing, and braided single-conductor lead #5412 For Jazz Bass, set of 2 $86.25 cluded. These pickups work with string spreads up #5413 For P-Bass® ...... $54.95 wire. Black “soapbar” cover, springs, screws and to 2-3/16". *42AWG single-coil; 43AWG humbucker. wiring diagrams included. ™ Strat®, Tele®, Jazz Bass® and P-Bass® are registered #5426 Hot humbucker, 12K ohms $57.03 #5414 Parsons Street P-90, 8.0K ohms $53.95 trademarks of Fender Musical Instruments Corporation. #5427 Single-coil, 3.8K ohms...... $44.95 #5415 Modern P-90, 8.7K ohms ...... $63.65

Orders received by 4pm EST weekdays are shipped the same day 47 Mojotone Pickup -up Winding Machine Straight Programmable! raw vintage! Mojotone worked with ™ Stewart-MacDonald and top guitar techs to de- velop this rugged professional winder. Sturdy HUMBUCKERS enough for serious pickup production, and also great for quick rewinds Check out the rave reviews at stewmac.com! and prototyping. Using the text display, set the number True vintage sound. Our Golden Age Nickel silver cover of winds and turning ™ Parsons Street humbuckers are modeled after a Original 1.97" direction. Then smoothly rev up to your desired sweet-sounding vintage P.A.F. set. The specs are polepiece spacing RPM—up to 1,800 turns per minute. The winder straight-up raw vintage, from unpotted coils with Plain enameled stops when your number of winds is reached. If original-style enameled wire (the slug coil even AWG42 coil wire that’s a number you’ll need again, save it as a Electronics has more windings than the polepiece coil), to Black paper coil tape preset. Includes instructions and 110v to 220v the correct-shape nickel silver covers. Your choice Wood spacer AC adapter. #2102 $499.00 of original-style magnets: Alnico 2 for warm tone with smooth highs; Alnico 5 for clear Choice of Alnico 5 Buy any 2 or Alnico 2 magnet pronounced highs and a tighter low end. Save 10% Mojotone Hand Single-conductor Guided Tensioner braided shield output wire You can’t get consistent Alnico 5, bright nickel Alnico 2, bright nickel at stewmac.com #5409 Neck ...... $63.75 #5408 Neck ...... $63.75 Parsons Street sounding pickups HOT! #5417 Bridge .....$63.75 #5416 Bridge .....$63.75 Hot Humbuckers without real control of your winding tension and pattern! With Mojotone’s You asked for ’em! Introducing our hot versions, Alnico 5, gold Alnico 2, gold Hand Guided Tensioner, set the tension and wind #5409-G Neck ..$67.75 #5408-G Neck ..$67.75 wound to 9.5K ohms for higher output punch. at any speed without guesswork or “going by feel.” #5417-G Bridge $67.75 #5416-G Bridge $67.75 Just like those rare occasionally overwound originals from Kalamazoo. Focus on your winding pattern without worrying Screws, springs and wiring diagrams included. about the coil tension. Neck pickups are mid 7K ohms. Bridge models are low 8K. #5438 Alnico 5 bridge, bright nickel $62.75 #2103 $59.95 #5438-G Alnico 5 bridge, gold ...... $66.95 #5428 Alnico 2 bridge, bright nickel $62.75 Schatten 2105-K #5428-G Alnico 2 bridge, gold ...... $66.95 Screws, springs and wiring Winder Kit Buy any 2 Build Schatten’s diagrams included. Save 10% Model B winder Archtop jazz guitar pickups yourself and save! No top It’s easy to assemble, routing! and the kit includes instructions and all the parts. You supply simple Kent Armstrong hand tools and a soldering iron. The smaller-profile Model B serves the average shop’s need for occa- Jazz Humbucker sional pickup winding. It features a 9-volt motor A mellow mini humbucker for with speed control, resettable electronic counter, archtop guitar. Brackets attach to the and 900rpm average winding speed. Benedetto S-6 Pickup end of the fretboard to suspend the pickup: no rout- #2105-K 110 volts AC $284.90 ® ing. Blade polepieces and coils are epoxy-sealed to Crafted by Seymour Duncan for Robert Bene- #2106-K 220 volts AC $305.90 detto’s highly regarded archtop jazz guitars. No top suppress feedback (solder lugs are exposed; lead routing needed. This compact sealed humbucker wires not supplied. Screws and wiring instructions features an Alnico 5 bar magnet and a tab for included. 7.6K ohms. Schatten mounting beneath a raised pickguard. 2-conductor Each Each, 3+ Pro Winder #5068 Chrome $63.67 $54.12 wire; 9.5K ohms. Each Each, 3+ #5068-G Gold $73.87 $62.79 The Model D features a #3562 $141.50 $125.93 12-volt (.4 hp) motor, an 2-23/32" x 1-1/8" x 1/2", with 2-1/4" bracket spacing. illuminated electronic counter with reset, and DeoxIT ™ optional foot pedal speed control. 1350 rpm average 2111 Pot & Switch Cleaner Pot Cleaning Cap winding speed for more One-step spray cleans noisy pots and Screw on this stainless efficient production work. switches in guitars or amps. Removes steel cap; a hole for your #2111 110 volts AC $399.00 oxidation from contacts and improves spray cleaner extension #2112 220 volts AC $419.00 conductivity, for smooth, quiet opera- tube puts the spray down tion. Helps prevent costly repairs. the pot shaft and in Foot Control for hands-free speed #5027 5-ounce aerosol $20.39 the pot. #0291 $21.80 control. Works with Schatten Cannot be shipped by air, or outside the USA. Aerosol Works only with Model D and Mojotone Pickup contact cleaner sprays cold, and can cause cracks in a guitar’s CTS and 3/8 x Winding Machine. finish. Always protect the finish with a cloth. 32 thread pots. #2104 $89.95

48 USA & Canada call toll-free 800-848-2273 • Order online at stewmac.com Pickup Pickup mounting rings & covers Hardware Mojotone Pickup Pickup screws & springs Winding Machine Humbucker Covers ’50s “Patent Applied For” Humbucker ring screws shape, nickel-silver, 9/16" Phillips flathead. 2-3/4" x 1-1/2" x 5/8". Each Each, 50+ #3359 Nickel $0.23 $0.12 Polepiece spread Each Each, 4+ #3359-B Black $0.26 $0.14 #0463-N Nickel, 1-15/16"* $10.95 $9.53 #3359-G Gold $0.28 $0.15 Metal Humbucker Mounting Rings #0463-G Gold, 1-15/16"* ...$19.12 $16.63 Flat (non-arched) bottom. 3-9/16" x 1-25/32", with #0464-N Nickel, 2-5/64" ....$10.95 $9.53 Humbucker height screws four mounting screws. Low rings taper from 9/64" to #0464-G Gold, 2-5/64" ...... $15.95 $13.88 1-1/4" Phillips roundhead, 3-48 7/32"; tall rings taper from 19/64" to 23/64". #0462-N Nickel, no holes ..$10.95 $9.53 #0462-G Gold, no holes .....$15.95 $13.88 thread. Each Each, 50+ Tapered height Each Each, 4+ Each, 12+ *#0463-N fits our Humbucker Parts Kit, page 50 #4386 Nickel $0.37 $0.26 #2072 Low, chrome $7.24 $6.23 $4.85 #4386-B Black $0.40 $0.28 #2072-B Low, black $8.24 $7.09 $5.52 #4386-G Gold $0.57 $0.40 #2072-G Low, gold $9.74 $8.38 $6.53 #2073 Tall, chrome $7.24 $6.23 $4.85 Humbucker pickup springs #2073-B Tall, black $8.24 $7.09 $5.52 Humbucker Electronics Package #3350 13/16" Package #2073-G Tall, gold $9.74 $8.38 $6.53 Helpers of 8. #3355 1-5/8" $3.52 Untapered height 3-1/2" x 1-25/32" x 7/64". Each Each, 4+ Each, 12+ Height screws for Strat® ‘Spring tamers’ for #2076 Chrome ...... $7.25 $6.23 $4.86 easy pickup assembly 11/16" Phillips ovalhead, #2076-B Black ...... $8.25 $7.09 $5.53 6-32 thread. Each Each, 50+ #2076-G Gold ...... $9.95 $8.56 $6.67 Dan Erlewine’s clever stainless steel clips hold a #3354 Chrome $0.35 $0.19 mounting ring, springs, and height screws for as- #3354-B Black $0.38 $0.21 sembly on a humbucker. No fumbling, no flying #3354-G Gold $0.99 $0.53 Plastic springs! Simply set the assembly over the pickup, Humbucker turn the screws into the pickup mounting tabs, and ® Height screws for Tele Mounting pull away the clips. #0066 Set of 2 $8.98 bridge pickup Rings 3/4" Phillips roundhead, 6-32 thread. Metal Mounting Rings Each Each, 50+ Flat (non-arched) #0564 Chrome $0.35 $0.19 bottom; 3-17/32" x 1-25/32". Low rings taper from For Single-coil Pickups 3/16" to 1/4"; tall Each #0564-G Gold $0.99 $0.53 #1507 Low, black For Strat® Each Each, 3+ rings taper from 3/8" $3.99 #1509 Low, cream #1569 Chrome $12.74 $11.34 Height screws for Tele® to 7/16". Screws Each, 4+ #1508 Tall, black #1569-B Black $14.37 $12.79 neck pickup not included. per model #1569-G Gold $16.35 $14.55 #1510 Tall, cream $3.47 1" roundhead Phillips woodscrew. 4" x 1-5/16" x For Tele® neck pickup Set of 2, with compressible tubing. 3/32", flat brass, #1570 Chrome $12.74 $11.34 Chrome. #3358 $0.98 set with two mount- #1570-B Black $14.37 $12.79 Plastic Covers For P-90 ing screws. #1570-G Gold $16.35 $14.55 Compressible tubing #3379-B Dog-ear, black for pickup height #3380 Soap-bar, cream ® Alternative to coil springs. Cut to #3380-B Soap-bar, black Metal Cover For Tele Each, 6+ Neck Pickup length and slide over the height Each per model Each Each, 6+ screws. 12" length; 1/4" diameter. $2.99 $2.15 #1965 Chrome $10.95 $9.85 #5070 $1.10 #1965-G Gold $14.15 $12.73 Pickup height springs Deluxe Mini Humbucker Mini Humbucker Covers Install beneath the pickguard. 1539 Mounting Rings Outside dimensions: 2-5/8" x 1-3/16 x 5/8" Each Each, 100+ Plastic, flat (non-arched) bottom. #0119 $0.25 $0.13 3-3/8" x 1-3/8". For Gibson® and Epiphone® Each Each, 4+ Deluxe mini humbuckers, Bass pickup height screw #1539 Cream ...... $4.90 $4.26 Black ...... 1-15/16" polepiece spread. 1-3/8" Phillips roundhead, for #1538 $4.90 $4.26 Each Each, 4+ Fender basses. Each Each, 50+ #0294 Chrome ...... $13.60 $11.83 #3029-B Black $0.49 $0.35 Tapered Mini Humbucker 1543 #0294-N Nickel ...... $13.60 $11.83 Mounting Rings #0294-G Gold ...... $16.70 $14.53 Black plastic, flat (non-arched) bottom. 3-11/16" x 1-25/32". ® Plastic Covers For Each Each, 4+ Solid, for Gibson and ® Single-coil Pickups #1543 Tall ...... $4.90 $4.26 Epiphone Firebird mini 2-1/16" polepiece spread Low ...... humbuckers. 1542 #1542 $4.90 $4.26 Each Each, 4+ ® for Strat pickup. #0295 Chrome ...... $13.60 $11.83 Firebird Mini Humbucker #1964 White #0295-N Nickel ...... $13.60 $11.83 1544 Mounting Rings #0295-G Gold ...... $16.70 $14.53 #1964-B Black Metal, flat (non-arched) bottom. #1964-P Parchment Each, 6+ 3-3/8" x 1-1/2". #1964-M Mint Each per model Each Each, 4+ See full specs at stewmac.com $2.09 $1.50 #1544 Chrome ...... $4.90 $4.26 See our new Mini Humbucker ® ® #1544-N Nickel ...... $4.90 $4.26 Strat and Tele are registered trademarks of Fender Gold ...... Pickup Kits on page 50. Musical Instruments Corporation. #1544-G $4.90 $4.26

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A lot of ”Holy Grail” pickups were Choosing your magnets: sacrifced to make our kits this good Alnico 5 or Alnico 2? Erick Coleman, our tech advisor, tore down some fantastic “Alnico 2 magnets give a warmer tone and low old single-coils and humbuckers to get them to give up their end response with smooth, singing highs. I like vintage specs. Because Erick’s so fussy about details, we now using them in the bridge pickups I wind for solid have everything you need to make truly accurate replicas or bodies. Alnico 5 produces a brighter tone, with a custom pickups. Our kits match the originals so well, you can tighter low end and stinging highs. They’re great for use them as drop-in replacements on vintage guitars. They neck position pickups, to help keep the tone clear without Erick Coleman come with step-by-step instructions too, getting muddy.” StewMac written by Erick. —Erick Coleman tech advisor

Deluxe Mini Humbucker Pickup Kit Humbucker Pickup Kits Smaller than a regular humbucker with a brighter and more focused tone. Vintage-style with 1-15/16" polepiece spread. The sound is between humbuckers and single-coils, making this a versatile Nickel-silver baseplate • Unwound plastic bobbins (black/ choice for upgrades and new builds. black or “zebra” black/cream) • Polepiece slugs and screws • Magnet • Spacer • Shim • Bobbin screws • Coil leads • Nickel-silver baseplate • Unwound black plastic Braided push-back and 4-conductor hookup wires • bobbins • Nickel or gold-plated steel polepiece screws Mounting screws and springs • Bar Magnet (Alnico 2 magnets are marked red on one

Electronics end to tell them apart from Alnico 5’s) • Plastic shim • Alnico 5 Each Each, 6+ Alnico 2 Each Each, 6+ Coil lead wires • Instructions included #5962 Black $29.85 $25.37 #2962 Black $29.85 $25.37 Alnico 5 Each Each, 6+ #5961 Zebra $29.85 $25.37 #2961 Zebra $29.85 $25.37 #5901 Nickel...... $19.24 $16.35 #5901-G Gold ...... $19.24 $16.35

5967 5965 5964 Alnico 2 Each Each, 6+ Single-coil 2967 2965 2964 #5902 Nickel...... $19.24 $16.35 Pickup Kits #5902-G Gold ...... $19.24 $16.35 ’50s-style pickups Black fber bobbin Firebird fatwork • Brass eyelets • Mini Humbucker Pickup Kit Polepieces ready to mag- The Firebird looks like a Deluxe Mini netize • Black and white push- back wire • Mounting screws • Humbucker without polepieces, but inside is a Compressible tubing for height whole different design with higher output and a adjustment • Tele® bridge kits include coil-wrap string and copper-plated steel baseplate • brighter sound. #5967, #2967, #5965 and #2965 have staggered polepiece heights Nickel silver baseplate • Unwound black plastic bobbins Alnico 5 Each Each, 6+ Alnico 2 Each Each, 6+ • Alnico 2 bar magnets • Maple shims • Coil lead wires • #5967 For Strat® $13.33 $10.66 #2967 For Strat® $13.33 $10.66 Braided push-back wire • Set of steel plates • Instructions ® ® included #5965 Tele bridge $21.12 $16.90 #2965 Tele bridge $21.12 $16.90 Each Each, 6+ #5964 Tele® neck $13.54 $10.83 #2964 Tele® neck $13.54 $10.83 #5903 $25.46 $21.64 More mini humbucker parts online

3-piece stewmac.com search: “mini humbucker” fatwork P-90 Pickup Kits bobbin Build faithful reproductions of classic single-coils: your choice of a 1950s-style Pickup covers and mounting rings, page 49. plastic bobbin or a modern 3-piece black fiber bobbin with brass eyelets. Pickup Coil Wire Nickel-silver baseplate • Nickel-plated polepiece Each 1/2-pound roll has over 25,000 feet of coil wire. A roll is screws • Alnico 5 magnets with threaded steel sufficient for winding 5-6 single-coil pickups, or 2-3 humbuckers. spacer • Mounting screws and springs • Coil lead wires • Single-conductor braided-shield Enamel-coated For vintage repairs Poly-coated The modern standard. hookup wire and replica pickups. Plain enamel Consistent coating for cleaner, more 1-piece Covers available on page 49 plastic thickness can vary, so individual uniform sound in similar pickups that bobbin Each Each, 6+ pickups can have a unique raw sound. have the same number of windings. #5980 With plastic bobbin $23.19 $18.55 #5981 With fiber bobbin $27.98 $22.38 #1460 42-gauge $51.00 #1462 42-gauge $32.52 at stewmac.com #1461 43-gauge $55.00 #1463 43-gauge $35.89 42-gauge is standard for humbuckers, Strats,® and Tele® bridge pickups. 43-gauge is used in Tele® neck and Rickenbacker pickups, and requires fewer windings to attain the desired coil resistance. Bass Pickup Kits Jazz Bass® set is 2 pickups. Pickup Coil Tape Black fber bobbin fatwork • Alnico 5 polepieces ready Black, self-adhesive. 65-foot roll. Each Each, 6+ to magnetize • Black and white push-back wire • Foam #5951 Paper, 1/4" for humbucker $2.29 $1.83 strips for height adjustment • Mounting screws #5952 Cloth, 3/8" ...... $4.84 $3.87 • Covers 5978 Each Each, 6+ #5978 For Jazz Bass® $30.30 $24.24 Humbucker Magnets Each Each, 6+ For P Bass® #5979 $19.63 $15.70 Just like the originals! 2-1/2" #5945 Alnico 5 $6.69 $4.82 5979 x 1/2" x 1/8", magnetized. #2945 Alnico 2 $6.69 $4.82 Strat,® Tele,® P-Bass® and Jazz Bass® are registered trademarks of Fender Musical Instruments Corp.

50 USA & Canada call toll-free 800-848-2273 • Order online at stewmac.com Solomon Soldering SR-965 Soldering Tools Station Adjustable heat control Digitally controlled heat for professional NEW StewMac Wire results: no cold solder joints, no balky solder Stripper/Cutter Soldering Aids flow, no burned connections. Features a Two tools in one! 12 tips to move and hold fast, accurate, and consistent LCD Celsius Strips insulation cleanly parts while soldering readout, from 160-480˚ (320-900˚F). An from six different wire Hooks, holders, brushes and electronically switched transformer isolates sizes, from AWG10 to benders that fit where your fin- the tip from transient AC voltage spikes 20 gauge. The serrated gers won’t. This set even includes for long life. The station includes a solder- tip holds wire firmly for a tiny reamer to clean away old ing iron with 1/32" fine-point tip, a sturdy Electronics soldering. Flip the han- solder. 7" long (178mm), with angle-adjustable holder for the iron, and a dles around and the tool insulated anti-static handles. tip-wiping sponge. #0521 $6.95 becomes a side cutter for #0501 110 volts AC Each trimming wire! “This set is for soldering, but these tools will fnd #0601 220 volts AC $109.95 #1605 $19.95 lots of other jobs in your shop.” —Erick Coleman StewMac tech advisor #1605 Wire Stripper/Cutter See left for details ...... $19.95 #0505 Kester Pocket-Pak Solder 15' of .031"-diameter solder ....$3.95 Wiring #0505-LF Lead-free ...... $5.95 Hemostats Straight Curved Fine-guage Wire Stripper Won’t damage insulation #0504 Solder Wick Fine braided copper. 5' roll .....$2.50 Handles even the tiniest hookup wires! Our high quality stainless steel Strips insulation from wire sizes AWG20 down to hemostats are modified for soldering work, with #5121 Curved Wiring Hemostat 30 gauge and cleanly strips cloth push-back wire. smooth (non-serrated) locking jaws that won’t See left for details ...... $6.95 Also features serrated pliers with hold-tight teeth leave damaging waffle marks on your wiring. They #1609 Round-nose Bending Pliers for grabbing/pulling and stainless steel blades for help draw heat away from delicate insulation (and Safely bend wiring & strings $9.95 sharp clean cuts. 6-1/2" (165mm) total length. your fingers), and let you get into hard-to-reach #0503 Soloman Solder Sucker #1606 $9.50 control cavities. #5120 Straight jaws Each Fast & easy solder removal $5.85 #5121 Curved jaws $6.95 #0520-CU Alligator Clip Heat Sinks 3577 Battery Boxes Fieldpiece Digital Copper clips to draw heat, 10ct $6.49 Black plastic hinged Pocket Multimeter compartments with Great for wiring, pickup making and Pro Soldering Tool Set terminals and lead wires trouble-shooting. Indicates AC/DC Quality tools for repair shops and builders, includes all of the tools listed above! 3578 for 9-volt battery. A voltages, continuity, ohm resistance, flat mounting surface and the status of diodes in effects. #0517 110-volt (with 60/40 solder) ...... $165.59 3576 is required. Mounting Batteries included. #3618 $33.50 #0518 220-volt (with lead-free solder) $167.59 screws included. #3578 has a removable adapter for acoustic guitar. Eyelet Setting Tool and Bit Solomon SR-965 Batteries not included. .073" bit for drilling eyelet holes in pickup Soldering Iron flatwork, plus a steel stamp to set the eye- Part # Dimensions Cavity depth needed let and roll its flange. Works in your drill • Durable • Great price! #3577 1-5/32" x 2-3/4" 1-5/16" (33.34mm) press too. #5976 #3578 1-1/4" x 2-1/2" 1-1/2" (31.75mm) $11.91 The best economy iron we’ve found for #3576 2-3/4" x 2-1/4" 1-1/4" (38.10mm) guitar work! It heats to 400˚F for standard 60/40 solder. At 40 watts, it’s a step above Each Each, 3+ Each, 6+ #3577 Solidbody ...... $12.08 $9.78 $8.70 #5975 Brass eyelets, short-lived 15-30 watt megamart irons. 1/32" #3578 Solidbody/acoustic $14.88 $12.05 $10.71 package of 50 $5.49 fine-point tip. #0502 110 volts AC Each #3576 Solidbody dual box $23.04 $18.66 $16.59 #0602 220 volts AC $14.95 Solomon Soldering Stand #1605 Wire Stripper/Cutter ...... $19.95 Clear Acrylic Routing Templates Vented stainless cover helps dis- #3579 For #3577, #3578 $10.45 sipate heat for safety. Adjustable #0505 Kester Pocket-Pak Solder ...... $3.95 #3580 For #3576 ...... $11.00 angle for easy reach. Includes #0504 Solder Wick ...... $2.50 9-volt Battery Connector tip-wiping sponge. #0506 $9.90 Battery not included. Essential Soldering Tool Set Solomon Replacement Tips 1225 #1225 $1.07 A great set of tools to get you started, includes Mounting Clip #0510 1/32" fine point for SL-30 station all of the tools in this box! 9-volt battery and screws #0511 1/8" chisel tip for SL-30 station #0512 1/32" fine point for SR-965 iron Each #0515 110-volt (with 60/40 solder) ...... $41.35 1226 not included. #1226 $1.25 #0513 1/8" chisel tip for SR-965 iron $3.19 #0516 220-volt (with lead-free solder) $43.35

Orders received by 4pm EST weekdays are shipped the same day 51 Shielding, Caps & Jacks Capacitors Output jacks Energy-storing capacitors flter high frequencies. A cap lets the tone control roll of the treble response, progres- Switchcraft™ Output Jacks Guitar shielding sively warming the tone. The higher the value, the more Switchcraft jacks with mounting nut Cavities for pickups and controls can be lined with bass output from the tone control at its “zero” setting. and flat washer. Stereo jack is for conductive tape or conductive paint. When connected .001µF (microfarad) is for volume control treble-bleed stereo wiring, or for enabling active to electrical ground, this shielding helps reduce noise, circuits. .015µF, .022µF, .033µF and .047µF are guitar tone electronics with a mono plug. hum and radio interference. control caps (.015µF is used with a neck humbucker for 3/8 x 32 threading. Uses 3/8"-dia meter hole. the Clapton “woman tone”); .047µF and .100µF are for basses. 180pF (picofarad) is for PRS guitar volume clarity. Thread Height Each Each, 6+ Each, 12+ Conductive Copper Tape #4652 Mono 1/4" shaft $3.64 $3.17 $2.73 180" rolls for shielding pickups, control cavities Orange Drop® Caps #4653 Stereo 1/4" shaft $4.10 $3.57 $3.07 and pick guards. Conductive adhesive backing; Industry standard upgrade caps; #4650 Mono 3/8" shaft $3.90 $3.39 $2.92 .00125" thick. also used in Fender guitars. Made #4651 Stereo 3/8" shaft $4.90 $4.26 $3.67 #0028 2" width $19.39 of durable high grade polyester; #0037 3/4" width $12.69 100-volt. Each, Each, 1/4" Flush-mount Jack #0036 1/4" width $4.62 Each 10+ 50+ For solidbodies; wire it mono or stereo. #1250 .001µF $3.32 $2.82 $2.26 #0038 All 3 sizes $32.66 2" overall length. 1/2"-diameter hole and mini- #1251 .015µF $3.32 $2.82 $2.26 mum 7/16" wood thickness required. Save $4.04 #1281 .022µF $3.32 $2.82 $2.26 Each Each, 6+ Each, 12+ #1282 .047µF $3.32 $2.82 $2.26 #1819 Chrome $8.60 $7.05 $5.93 #1252 .100µF $3.32 $2.82 $2.26 Conductive Shielding Paint 1/4" 9-lug Stereo Jack

Electronics 1/2-pint can (shields Ceramic Caps Double-pole jack for stereo or mono. several guitars) or money- Popular capacitors in a wide range Switches on one or more batteries in saving 1-pint can. Brush of values. Packages of 10. an active system when a 1/4" plug is on two or more coats to Package Pkg., 4+ Manufacturer’s inserted. Nut and washer included. shield pickup cavities, #1290 .001µF $3.49 $2.83 printed codes: M9 x 0.75 threaded portion is 1/4" long. 3/8"-dia- control cavities and other #1290 = 102 meter hole and at least 1-1/4" body cavity depth #1291 .022µF $3.49 $2.83 #1291 = 223 smaller areas. Water soluble #1292 .047µF $4.49 $3.64 required. Each Each, 6+ Each, 12+ Each Each, 3+ #1292 = 473 until dry. #1293 .100µF $4.99 $4.04 #3774 $4.98 $4.33 $3.73 #0027 1 pint $60.56 $53.35 #1293 = 104 #1294 180pF $3.49 $2.83 #0029 1/2 pint $32.82 — #1294 = 181 1468 Self See our Glue Brush, page 39. Emerson Paper-in-Oil Caps 1467 Adhesive Vintage specs with a responsive, warm tone ® Shielding Genuine handmade tone caps, made in the USA Kits by our friend Mitch Ingram at Emerson Custom Treble Bleed Circuit Each kit has Guitars and Electronics. Capacitors are energy- Hand-soldered in our shop: a 150K-ohm 1/4-watt 20" of 2-conductor storage devices that filter the high frequencies. A resistor (1% tolerance) in parallel with a .001µF shielded wire; cap lets the tone control roll off the treble response, capacitor. Wire this circuit between the input and 5" of single-conductor insulated wire; solder, cop- progressively warming the tone. The higher the output lugs of your guitar volume control pot, to per foil and instructions. value, the more bass output from the tone control smooth out treble bleed. More uniform tone from ® at its “zero” setting. Standard kit shields most guitars, including Strat #1495 .015µF (green) 1 to 10; more rounded sound at low volume. and Tele.® 1-1/8" x 13-1/2", 1/2" x 19-1/2", and two #1496 .022µF (yellow) Each #1467 With ceramic cap ...... $4.90 5" x 7" foil sizes. #1497 .047µF (red) $17.95 #1468 With Orange Drop® cap $6.90 #3789 $15.98 Large kit Sufficient for Strats® made since the Cannot be shipped outside the USA. #1278 Resistor only, for upgrading Pkg. Pkg., 4+ ’90s: 1/2" x 19-1/2", two 1-1/8" x 13-1/2", and four original caps. Package of 10. $3.49 $2.83 5" x 7" foil sizes. #3790 $24.64 Battery-free Hear the results in TradeSecrets Issue 182 at stewmac.com onboard overdrive Installation can be as simple as Schatten Magnetic Self- Aluminum Pickguard Shielding Foil replacing your tone control’s Polarity Tester adhesive capacitor.* Four wiring setups When building or repairing A sheet of foil shielding for let you choose the amount of at stewmac.com the underside of a pickguard. a pickup, be sure it’s mag- distortion you like. #6065 $19.95 No gluing necessary, no mess. netically in phase, to avoid 20-3/4" x 13" *250K tone pot required. Not for use with active pickups. weak output. The Schatten #0048 $8.96 tester indicates north/south 3PDT Stomp Switch polepiece orientation. A special replacement #5127 $10.95 footswitch for pedals and Heat Shrink effects boxes. Modify 2-way Slide Switch for Jaguar ® Tubing Pack your effects for true or Jazzmaster,® with screws. This handy organizer bypass and even wire a Requires 3/4" body cavity depth, box contains six status indicator LED. #1611 1-1/8" screw spacing, and 5/16" x 9/16" different heat shrink Threading is 7/16" tall. Requires 1" Each Each, 3+ pickguard/control plate slot. Made by ™ tubing sizes for guitar and depth, 1/2"-dia meter mounting hole. $12.95 $10.23 Switchcraft. Each Each, 3+ Each, 6+ amp wiring jobs. Applying heat to the flexible #1233 $4.17 $3.71 $3.38 ® tubing reduces its diameter by half, to insulate Emerson Vintage-style 3-way Slide Switch for Mustang. solder joints and bare wires. 2-1/2" length. Requires 13/16" body cavity depth, Ground Plate for Strat 1-7/16" screw spacing, and 5/16" x #0519 $13.62 Vintage-spec replica of a late- 13/16" pickguard/control plate slot. ® Strat,® and Tele,® are registered trademarks #0026 ‘50s Strat ground plate. Made Each Each, 3+ Each, 6+ of Fender Musical Instruments Corporation. $10.00 of 0.020" thick aluminum. #1232 $6.87 $6.11 $5.56

52 USA & Canada call toll-free 800-848-2273 • Order online at stewmac.com Pickup Switches Free-Way Switch An upgrade of the switch originally installed in the Jimmy Page Guitar Les Paul® Custom. Fits an LP gear 1243 1240 shifter! 3-way 1218 1217 switch cavity without routing. Toggle 2-pole, 6-position transverse Switches toggle action and 15 terminal 1242 connections expand your With wiring wiring options. Great for diagram. coil-splitting, 3-pickup selection, piezo pickup on/off, and humbucker/single-coil/ Metric Switchcraft™ switches include Switchcraft™ Popular in guitars humbucker switching. Each Each, 3+ knurled mounting nut.1/2"-diameter Reliable and heavy-duty. made outside the USA. #0055 Nickel $34.95 $32.50 mounting hole required. Straight/ ® tall switch needs 1-1/2" body cav- Standard in Gibson and other American Quality at economical prices. #0055-G Gold $37.95 $35.29 Knobs on page 72 ity depth; straight/short switch guitars for decades. Each Each, 3+ Each, 6+ requires 7/8"; right-angle switch Straight/tall switch #1240 Switchcraft,™ chrome $18.95 $16.87 $15.35 Free-Way Ultra Switch needs 13/16". Knobs available on For Les Paul.® #1241 Switchcraft,™ gold $22.90 $20.38 $18.55 page 72.

4-pole, 6-position transverse Electronics #1242 Switchcraft,™ chrome $17.95 $15.98 $14.54 toggle with 28 terminals lets Straight/ Metric switches include knurled short switch #1217 Metric, chrome $12.95 $11.53 $10.49 you explore the most sophis- nut, flat washer, plus black and for 2-pickup guitars. #1217-G Metric, gold $14.58 $12.98 $11.81 ticated custom wirings. Access cream plastic knobs. 5/16" mount- practically any pickup or coil ing thread height; 1/2"-dia. mount- Right-angle switch #1243 Switchcraft,™ chrome $17.95 $15.98 $14.54 combinations! ing hole required. Straight switch for SG® and thin #1218 Metric, chrome $12.95 $11.53 $10.49 Each Each, 3+ requires 15/16" body cavity depth; 2-pickup guitars. #1218-G Metric, gold $14.96 $13.31 $12.12 #0072 Nickel $48.95 $45.52 right-angle switch needs 13/16". #0072-G Gold $52.95 $49.24 Each Each, 10+ Each, 50+ Knurled toggle #1000 Nickel $2.50 $2.12 $1.70 Specs for Free-Way switches: #0055 housing is 61/64" x switch nut #1000-G Gold $3.50 $2.97 $2.38 1-17/64". #0072 housing is 1-3/8" diameter. Both: threaded portion is 13/32" tall; 1/2"-dia. mounting hole and 3/8" body cavity depth required. Nut and washer; cream, black and am- CRL Lever Switches Knobs included FREE ber plastic knobs included. Wiring diagrams at stewmac.com. Reliable, noise-free heavy-duty switches preferred by most #2000 3-way Made in USA players. We include black “barrel” and “top-hat” knobs with #2001 5-way by Electroswitch ® the 3-way, and white and black knobs for Strat with the Each, 6+ Rotary Switches Flat washer, lock washer 5-way. Wiring diagram and stainless steel screws included. Each per model and two mounting nuts included. Requires 1-3/8" body cavity depth and 1-5/8" mounting screw spacing. $14.91 $13.42 Coarse-knurled split shaft has M9 x .75 thread; the threaded portion is 3/8" tall. 3/8"-diameter mounting hole required. Replacement Mounting Screws Each Each, 24+ 4586 ® 6-position The 2-pole switch Phillips 6-32 thread, 5/8" for #4586 For Tele $0.25 $0.16 3511 CRL switches. Stainless steel. #4585 For Strat® $0.25 $0.16 can be used in a Varitone notch 4585 ﬁlter circuit, per ES-345 guitars. Extra length for carved guitar tops as well as standard pickguards and plates. The 4-pole switch has extra versatility for custom pickup selection, Each Each, 3+ Each, 6+ Varitone, and advanced wirings. #1219 Chrome $6.70 $5.96 $5.43 Mini Toggle Switches On/On #3511 requires 7/8" mounting cavity #1220 Black $7.48 $6.66 $6.06 depth; #3516 requires 1-5/16" depth. For series/parallel pickup switching, #1223 Chrome $10.10 $8.99 $8.18 Each, 6+ phase switching, and hum bucker coil- On/On/On #3511 2-pole Each per model tapping. Includes ﬂat washer, lock #1224 Black $12.53 $11.15 $10.15 #3516 4-pole $10.48 $8.91 washer and two hex nuts. Threaded portion is 5/16" tall. 1/4" diameter mounting hole and 5/8" body cavity depth required. 5-position 4-pole switch for Paul Reed Smith® guitars, or for custom pickup selector wiring. Megaswitch™ #3490 E-model 5-way switch for 3-pickup combinations 1-5/16" mounting cavity depth required. Designed for guitarists of single-coils or hum buck ers, or for two humbuckers. Each Each, 6+ Sturdy die-cast design, Enables coil-tap and hum-cancellation. #3512 $10.48 $8.91 noise-free contacts, and #3492 S-model Standard 5-way Strat® wiring. Chickenhead knob, page 72 a great feel. Chrome #3491 P-model 5-way lever switch for two humbuckers. screws, black and white Same functions as a Paul Reed Smith® rotary control: knobs, and instructions 1 Bridge 2 Outer coils, parallel 3 Inner coils, series are included. 4 Inner coils, parallel 5 Neck Each, 3+ Oak Grigsby Each per model 4-way 2-pole $19.95 $14.76 Replacement Knob Fits Megaswitch only. All Megaswitches require 1-3/8" body #3527 White Each Each, 6+ Each, 12+ Lever Switch #3527-B Black $1.59 $1.38 $1.19 A popular mod for the Tele®: cavity depth and 1-5/8" mounting screw spacing. three standard pickup selection positions, plus a fourth Oak Grigsby that combines the bridge and Super Switch Custom wirings, new sounds 1-7/16" body cavity depth neck pickups in series for a Wire guitars in imaginative new ways with this special and 1-5/8" screw spacing fatter tone. Black “barrel” and 4-pole, 5-way lever switch. It has six lugs per pole, for required. “top-hat” knobs, 5/8" stainless virtually limitless pickup and coil selections. Black and Each Each, 3+ Requires 1-7/16" screws and wiring diagram white knobs, screws and instructions included. #3200 $21.35 $19.00 body cavity depth included. and 1-5/8" mounting Each Each, 6+ ® ® ® ® ® ® screw spacing. #2002 $14.68 $13.21 Les Paul and SG are trademarks of Gibson Guitar Corporation. Strat, Tele, Jazzmaster, Jaguar and Mustang® are registered trademarks of Fender Musical Instruments Corporation.

Orders received by 4pm EST weekdays are shipped the same day 53 Control Pots CTS pots have long been & Wiring the first choice in American • Switchcraft™ & CRL Control Pots guitars. CTS pots from switches StewMac have a more dur able brass shaft, and • Orange Drop® Alpha Pots tighter ±10% resistance tolerance. Split-shaft capacitors Economical, and common in versions require fine-knurled knobs. Set-screw • CTS pots guitars made outside the USA. knobs fit the solid shaft models. Standard ±20% resistance toler- Pots in this column share the following specs: ance. The aluminum split shaft 3/8 x 32 threading is 3/8" tall; long shaft threading is 3/4". fits a coarse-knurled knob. Full 3/8"-dia. mounting hole required. Includes flat washer, lock specs at stewmac.com. washer, and two nuts for custom height adjustment. Solid Each Each, 12+ Each, 50+ shafts have a 1/4" diameter. #0128 250K-ohm ...... $2.73 $2.43 $1.97 ® Be sure your #0130 500K-ohm ...... $2.73 $2.43 $1.97 knobs will ft! #3482 500K long shaft $8.07 $7.18 $5.81 Need knobs? Coarse knurled Fine knurled Solid shaft Pre-wired #3481 1 meg-ohm ...... $4.69 $4.17 $3.38 See page 72 18 splines (Alpha) 24 splines (CTS) (CTS) #3755 25K-ohm* ...... $8.97 $7.98 $6.46 Harnesses Each Each, 6+ Each, 12+ Premium components, hand-soldered and tested #3477 500K-ohm mini $4.77 $4.15 $3.58 in our shop: CTS pots, Switchcraft™ and CRL •For use with active pickups, or after the preamp of a ® piezo-saddle electric guitar bridge. switches, Orange Drop caps, and vintage-style wire. Each harness is mounted on a reusable plywood template, so the components will align for Alpha Push/Pull Control Pot drop-in installation. Simply solder your pickup Acts as a normal volume or tone

Electronics wires to the harness, and connect the switch and control, and pulls up to activate its jack, depending on the wiring channels in your in- on/on DPDT mini switch. Controls Split shaft Each Each, 6+ Each, 12+ strument. Switch knobs and instructions included; pickup phasing, series/parallel #0115 250K-ohm ...... $5.95 $5.41 $4.94 order control knobs separately on page 72. switching and coil-taps. Split shaft #0116 500K-ohm ...... $5.95 $5.41 $4.94 #1931 For Tele,® with 3-way switch ...... $64.00 with coarse knurling. Full specs at #0117 500K long shaft $7.95 $7.23 $6.60 #1932 For Tele,® with 4-way switch ...... $64.00 stewmac.com. ® #1215 250K Solid shaft Each Each, 6+ Each, 12+ #1930 For Strat, with 5-way switch ...... $66.00 Each, 6+ Each, 12+ #0115-S 250K-ohm ...... $5.75 $5.23 $4.77 For Gibson® Les Paul® ...... #1216 500K Each per model per model #1933 $80.00 #0116-S 500K-ohm ...... $5.75 $5.23 $4.77 ® #1213 500K long shaft* $8.98 $7.81 $6.73 #1934 For Les Paul, with long-shaft pots .. $91.00 #1935 For Gibson® SG® ...... $76.00 *3/8 x 32 threading is 3/4" tall. ® 3/8"-dia. hole required. #1936 For P Bass ...... $47.00 Push-Pull Pots, SPST #1937 For Jazz Bass® ...... $52.00 Alpha Blend Pot Control humbucker coil-cuts or Harness components match our premium wiring kits on page Pans from one pickup or source to other simple mods, with no need to 55. Harnesses for Tele® and P Bass® have solid-shaft pots; another, with both signals full at the drill your guitar for a separate switch. all others have split-shaft pots. center detent. Linear taper. Split Each pot functions as a normal tone shaft with coarse knurling. Full specs or volume control, but also pulls up at stewmac.com Each, 6+ Each, 12+ to activate a built-in SPST switch. #4137 250K Each per model per model 1-3/16" cavity depth needed. #4138 500K $5.34 $4.38 $3.68 Split shaft ...... Each Each, 6+ Each, 12+ #0221 250K-ohm ...... $7.95 $7.23 $6.60 ™ #0222 500K-ohm ...... $7.95 $7.23 $6.60 JackPot #0223 500K long shaft $7.95 $7.23 $6.60 Emerson Pro Potentiometer Solid shaft Each Each, 6+ Each, 12+ Pots This combo pot and rotary switch #0221-S 250K-ohm $7.95 $7.23 $6.60 Lower drag • Tighter tolerance • Smoother taper bypasses your volume and tone con- #0222-S 500K-ohm $7.95 $7.23 $6.60 Special control pots for demanding pro guitarists, trols. The switch clicks on when the developed by Emerson in cooperation with CTS. knob is fully rotated. You can play The low-drag brass shaft turns more easily than any full throttle, with the pickup wired directly to the Push-Pull Pots, DPDT we’ve used. Super-tight ±8% resistance tolerance jack. Your volume knob will still lower the level. Top quality pots with switch and super-smooth response taper too—no sudden M8 x 0.75 threading is 3/8" tall. 5/16"-dia. hole required. contacts on the side rather than jumps in volume or tone. Individually tested. Full Includes ﬂat washer, lock washer and 2 nuts. the back, allowing them to fit specs at stewmac.com #0163 250K-ohm Each, 6+ Each, 12+ most guitars without routing; Split shaft Each Each, 6+ Each, 12+ #0164 500K-ohm Each per model per model only 1" cavity depth is needed. #0203 250K-ohm $7.20 $6.55 $5.98 #0165 1 meg-ohm $9.95 $9.05 $8.26 The double-pole double-throw #0204 500K-ohm $7.20 $6.55 $5.98 U.S Patent No. 8,253,007 switch adds lots of wiring options. Pull the knob #0226 1meg-ohm $7.20 $6.55 $5.98 to coil-cut a humbucker, switch a pickup in/out, or #0205 500K long* $9.20 $8.37 $7.64 ® Pot Cleaning Cap control anything: the switch is electrically separate *Long shaft for Les Paul solidbodies & DeoxIT™ Cleaner from the control pot. Solid shaft (1/4" diameter) Each Each, 6+ Each, 12+ Split shaft ...... Each Each, 6+ Each, 12+ #0203-S 250K-ohm $7.00 $6.37 $5.81 Screws onto the pot #0204-S 500K-ohm $7.00 $6.37 $5.81 shaft; a hole for a spray #0227 250K-ohm ...... $8.95 $8.14 $7.43 #0228 500K-ohm ...... $8.95 $8.14 $7.43 #0226-S 1meg-ohm $7.00 $6.37 $5.81 cleaner extension tube ® puts the spray down #0229 500K long shaft $9.95 $9.05 $8.26 Pro Blender Pot Wire it to replace your Strat into the pot. StewMac Solid shaft ...... Each Each, 6+ Each, 12+ middle pickup tone control, to blend the neck or recommends DeoxIT #0227-S 250K-ohm...... $8.95 $8.14 $7.43 bridge pickup smoothly into switch positions 1, 2, 4 Works only with #0228-S 500K-ohm...... $8.95 $8.14 $7.43 and 5.* Or wire it in place of any tone pot, for click- CTS and 3/8 x Cleaner to keep your clean and noise-free. free tone circuit bypass between 9 and 10. Custom 32 thread pots. Mounting Nuts and Lock Washers audio taper; split shaft. Tight 10% tolerance. #0291 Cleaning Cap ...... $21.80 for Pots & Jacks available online Each Each, 6+ Each, 12+ #5027 DeoxIT aerosol 5-oz* $20.39 #0215 250K-ohm $7.55 $6.87 $6.27 search: “nuts + washers” *Cannot be shipped by air, or outside the USA stewmac.com * Wiring diagram at stewmac.com

54 USA & Canada call toll-free 800-848-2273 • Order online at stewmac.com Wiring Guitar circuit wire Supplies Vintage-style Push-back Wire Be sure your control knobs will ft! Flexible insulation pushes back to expose the 22 AWG tinned stranded conductor. Our .090"-dia. Gibson-style shielded wire has white celanese and Coarse knurled Fine knurled Solid shaft black waxed cotton insulation, and tinned braided 18 splines (Alpha) 24 splines (CTS) (CTS) copper shield. The .070"-dia. unshielded single See page 72 for control knobs conductor wire has white celanese wrap and waxed Guitar Wiring Kits Diagram included! braided cotton outer insulation. For Tele® Standard kit Premium kit #0138 Standard $26.18 Two 250K control pots: Alpha split-shaft CTS solid shaft #1918 Premium $39.90 Single conductor, unshielded ® .047µF and .001µF caps: Ceramic Orange Drop ™ Supplied in 50-foot rolls. Switchcraft jack and Wire: PVC-insulated Push-back wiring diagram included #1470 White Each, 3+ Each kit has 3-way CRL switch with top-hat and barrel switch knobs. with each kit. #1471 Black Each per color #1472 Yellow $21.73 $17.17 Shielding supplies, For Tele,® with Premium components: 4-way Oak Grigsby switch* with screws, page 52 Single conductor Each 4-way switch top-hat and barrel switch knobs, two 250K solid-shaft CTS pots, $29.08 .001µF and .047µF Orange Drop® caps, push-back wire, Switch- with braided shield ™ Each, 3+ craft jack and wiring diagram. #1473 50-foot roll #1923 $33.90 Electronics $22.97 *Adds bridge and neck pickups in series for a fatter tone.

Standard kit Premium kit #0137 Standard $28.90 ® Shielded Wire For Strat Three 250K split-shaft pots: Alpha CTS #1917 Premium $44.65 ® Single conductor 26 AWG stranded conduc- .047µF capacitor: Ceramic Orange Drop Switchcraft™ jack and tor with braided tinned copper shield and PVC Wire: PVC-insulated Push-back wiring diagram included 5-way CRL switch has screws, white and black switch knobs. with each kit. insulation; .100"-dia ., 25 feet. #1586 $18.25

4-conductor 28 AWG ® Standard kit Premium kit #0133 Standard $36.14 For Les Paul Metric Switchcraft™ poly-insulated stranded 3-way pickup switch: #0133-G Standard with (Standard pot shafts) Black and cream Amber Switch knob: gold switch $37.77 tinned copper conduc- Four 500K split-shaft pots: Alpha CTS tors with foil shield and Two .022µF capacitors: Ceramic Orange Drop® #2133 Premium $61.88 stranded ground wire. PVC outer insulation; .120" Wire: PVC-insulated Push-back #2133-G Premium with dia meter, 25 feet. #1818 $27.89 Wiring diagram and Switchcraft™ jack included with each kit. gold switch $70.52

For Les Paul® Standard kit Premium kit #0133-LS Standard $49.21 Metric Switchcraft™ Non-shielded Wire (Long pot shafts) 3-way pickup switch: #0133-LSG Standard Black and cream Amber 22 AWG tinned stranded copper single-conductor Switch knob: with gold switch $53.33 wire, PVC-insulated. .050" diameter, 100 feet. Four 500K split-shaft pots: Alpha long CTS long Two .022µF capacitors: Ceramic Orange Drop® #2133-LS Premium $79.42 #1587 White Each Wire: PVC-insulated Push-back #2133-LSG Premium #1588 Black $44.10 Wiring diagram and Switchcraft™ jack included with each kit. with gold switch $83.42

For Gibson® SG® Standard kit Premium kit #0125 Standard $33.47 Metric Switchcraft™ Right-angle 3-way switch: #2134 Premium $59.58 Switch knob: Black and cream Amber Four 500K split-shaft pots: Alpha CTS Switchcraft™ jack and 4575 Two .022µF capacitors: Ceramic Orange Drop® wiring diagram included 4572 Wire: PVC-insulated Push-back with each kit. Basic Wiring Packages Each package has a .047µF and .022µF capacitor, For 2 pickups with Standard kit Premium kit #1802 Standard $32.65 Metric Switchcraft™ plus enough shielded and non-shielded wire for toggle switch 3-way pickup switch: #2136 Premium $49.73 Gibson®/Epiphone/ Switch knob: Black and cream Amber most individual guitars or basses. Order pots and ™ Samick. Two 500K split-shaft pots: Alpha CTS Switchcraft jack and switches separately. The premium set has push- ® ® .022µF capacitor: Ceramic Orange Drop wiring diagram included back wire and Orange Drop caps. Each Each, 3+ Wire: PVC-insulated Push-back with each kit. #4575 Standard $6.71 $5.30 #4572 Premium $10.68 $9.51 JPLP for Les Paul® Jimmy Page setup. 500K long-shaft push/pull pot to coil-tap the bridge humbucker; metric 3-way switch with black and cream Bass Wiring Kits knobs; three 500K long-shaft Alpha pots; two .022µF ceramic 1921 Push-back wire, Switch- capacitors; wire, Switchcraft™ jack and wiring diagram. craft™ jack, .047µF #0126 $51.45 Orange Drop® cap, ® 250K CTS pots, For LP Special Premium components: Short 3-way Switchcraft™ switch with and wiring dia- amber knob; four 500K CTS split-shaft pots; two .022µF Orange gram are in Drop®capacitors; push-back wire, Switchcraft™ jack and wiring The New Book of each kit. diagram. #2133-SP $61.88 Standard Wiring Diagrams For P Bass® Includes two solid-shaft pots. For Les Paul Jr® 65 easy-to-read guitar Works for single-pickup guitars too. Premium components: 500K and 250K split-shaft CTS pots, .022µF and bass diagrams for or SG Jr® Orange Drop® capacitor, push-back wire, Switchcraft™ jack and #1921 $23.87 Fender, Gibson and wiring diagram. #1919 $22.73 For Jazz Bass® Includes three split-shaft pots. many more, with quick references for wiring #1922 $27.47 For PRS® Paul Reed Smith® setup. 5-way rotary switch, two 500K split-shaft individual components. Strat,® Tele,® P-Bass® and Jazz Bass® are registered trademarks of Fender 81 pages, softcover. ® ® CTS pots, 180pF and .022µF ceramic capacitors, push-back wire, Musical Instruments Corporation. Les Paul and SG are registered ™ trademarks of Gibson Guitar Corporation. Switchcraft jack and wiring diagram. #1920 $28.12 #3283 $35.99

Orders received by 4pm EST weekdays are shipped the same day 55 stewmac.com/waverly First choice of renowned guitarmakers for their fnest instruments

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Longer life with less wear. Waverly’s stainless 1129 steel worm gear has nylon bushings for smoothness. Machined bronze alloy string post gears are highly durable. 4065 with Traditional beauty. Waverly tuners are available ivoroid knob Press-ft brass in nickel, gold or relic ﬁnishes, and with a variety of bushings ft distinctive knobs to complement any instrument. 11/32"-diameter pegholes.

inch mm inch mm A A .340" 8.7 G .562" 14.3 E H D K B .230" 5.8 H 1.030" 26.2 B L M G F C .249" 6.3 J .630" 16.0 C D .850" 21.6 K .270" 6.9 4091-G gold with E 1.080" 27.4 L 1.000" 25.4 snakewood knob F .249" 6.3 M 1.315" 33.4 J Hardware Sets of 3-left/3-right, with mounting screws Set, 3+ Set, 6+ Knobs Solid peghead Slotted peghead Set per model per model Dark #4069 Nickel #4070 Nickel $143.90 $133.83 $122.31 Tortoise #4069-G Gold #4070-G Gold $198.50 $184.60 $168.72 Butterbean #4060 Nickel #4063 Nickel $143.90 $133.83 $122.31 Brass #4060-G Gold #4063-G Gold $198.50 $184.60 $168.72 #4067 Nickel #4075 Nickel $139.50 $129.73 $118.57 Ebony #4067-G Gold #4075-G Gold $205.50 $191.11 $174.67 Vintage #1129 Nickel #1130 Nickel $158.90 $147.78 $135.06 Oval Brass Rare 1930s knob shape as seen on the Clarence White/Tony Rice D-28 Martin. #4091 Nickel — $141.55 $131.64 $120.32 Snakewood #4091-G Gold #4098-G Gold $210.50 $195.76 $178.92 4062-G gold, hand-engraved Ivoroid #4065 Nickel #4066 Nickel $138.90 $129.18 $118.06 #4072 Nickel* *Pearl products $226.98 $211.09 $192.93 Black Pearl cannot be shipped #4072-G Gold* $268.78 $249.97 $228.46 “They hold their tune and look superb… outside the USA. of course I recommend Waverly.” Engraved #4062-G Gold — $346.00 $321.78 $294.10 —Dick Boak, Martin Guitars Butterbean #4073 Nickel — $136.90 $127.32 $116.36 “The best tuning keys on the market.” Ivoroid #4073-G Gold — $187.90 $174.75 $159.71 —Tony Rice “They work as beautifully as they look. The very best!” —Jim Merrill, Merrill Guitars relic ﬁnish The cure for sweet old guitars with cranky old tuners “Like putting a Rolex on your guitar!” First choice when shiny new Sets of 3-left/3-right, for solid peghead —M.J. Franks Guitars tuners look out of place on a Knobs Set Set, 3+ Set, 6+ “Our favorite tuners.” —Collings Guitars ﬁne vintage guitar. Waverly’s #4076 Butterbean $168.90 $157.08 $143.56 relic nickel finish has that #4078 Vintage oval $183.90 $171.03 $156.31 “well-played” patina. 3-ON-PLATE Waverly’s elegant 3-on-plate tuners for steel-string guitars. Bronze/stainless steel 16:1 design gives MACHINES impressive smoothness. Polished brass string posts are mounted on beautiful cast polished bronze engraved base plates that age to a handsome patina. Mounting screws included.

Sets for slotted peghead inch mm For slotted peghead A .610" 15.5 Knobs Set Set, 3+ B .440" 11.8 C 4.010" 101.9 C L #3500 Ivoroid ...... $205.70 $183.07 B D 1.375" 34.9 D J K #3503 Ebony ...... $212.36 $189.00 E .280" 7.1 E F 1.26" 32.0 #3504 Snakewood $215.50 $191.79 G 1.23" 31.2 A * H 1.17" 29.7 For solid peghead Sets for solid peghead J .249" 6.3 Knobs Set Set, 3+ K .562" 14.3 N L 1.030" 26.2 O P #3501 Ivoroid ...... $210.90 $187.70 M .276" 7.0 F G H M J #3502 Ebony ...... $215.50 $191.79 N .336" 8.5 3500 O .850" 21.6 3501 *Knurled press-ﬁt peghead bushings included. P 1.080" 27.4

56 USA & Canada call toll-free 800-848-2273 • Order online at stewmac.com #6710 #6701 Tuning Stippled Leaf baseplate baseplate Machines

Conversion No plugging Tuner large pegholes Before After Bushings and redrilling Our knurled press-ﬁt brass conversion bushings retroﬁt Waverly, Kluson or other tuners with 1/4"-diameter string posts into larger (Gotoh/Grover/Schaller) pegholes. Sets of 6.

#3457 hex For 3/8" or 10mm holes Set Set, 6+ Set, 12+ .466" dia. #3457 Hex, nickel...... $7.87 $6.85 $5.90 .394" dia. Ultra-smooth #3457-G Hex, gold ...... $9.54 $8.30 $7.15 ball-bearing .375" dia. #3457-R Hex, Relic ..... $8.70 $7.57 $6.52 string rollers #3458 round #3458 Round, nickel.... $7.87 $6.85 $5.90 .437" dia. #3458-G Round, gold .. $9.54 $8.30 $7.15 .394" dia. #3458-R Round, Relic $8.70 $7.57 $6.52 .375" dia. For 10.5mm holes Set Set, 6+ Set, 12+ #3459 round .457" dia. #3459 Round, nickel.... $7.87 $6.85 $5.90 .415" dia. #3459-G Round, gold .. $9.54 $8.30 $7.15 .395" dia. #3459-R Round, Relic $8.70 $7.57 $6.52

Vintage-style Bushings The finishing touch. Set of 6 knurled brass press-fit Chosen by world- bushings for 1/4"-dia. string posts. renowned luthiers Set Set, 6+ Set, 12+ .425" dia. Hex #3461 Nickel $7.87 $6.85 $5.90 3461 .340" dia. Classical Guitar Machines Greg Brandt • Greg Byers Hardware straight #3461-G Gold $9.54 $8.30 $7.15 Rolf Eichinger .425" dia. Crafted and refned by Waverly .348" dia. Designed by pioneering luthier Irving Sloane Jean-Marie Fouilleul Hex #3456 Nickel $7.87 $6.85 $5.90 3456 tapered #3456-G Gold $9.54 $8.30 $7.15 .331" dia. Armin Gropp • Armin Hanika Tuning performance second to none. Sloane classical Hill Guitars • Bert Kwakkel #3460 Nickel $7.87 $6.85 $5.90 .438" dia. tuners are first choice for many fine concert guitars. Their Round David LaPlante #3460-G Gold $9.54 $8.30 $7.15 3460 .340" dia. superior design begins with patented bushings that eliminate looseness in the worm gear, for impressively precise tuning Augustino Lo Prinzi Maingard Guitars • Thomas Rein 1920s-style Bushings and smooth feel. The baseplates and support posts are one- B piece bronze castings, more stable than riveted assemblies. Hiroshi Mizuhara Original style thin-wall press-fit brass, Precision ball bearings on each string roller take tuning to an Dake Traphagen for 1/4"-diameter string posts. A C Each even higher level of smoothness, with no binding. Otto Vowinkel #0733 Nickel...... $0.40 inch mm #0733-R Relic nickel .....$0.54 A .315" 8.0 Long-life gears. Bronze alloy 16:1 toothed gears are more B .418" 10.6 durable than the brass gears used in other tuners. Stainless My hands down favorites in their #0733-G Gold ...... $0.96 C .283" 7.2 worms and screws assure longer life with less wear. price class. They work as well or Knurled ’20s-style Bushings Beauty to enhance fne instruments. The polished bronze better than those at twice the B price or more. I’ve used them for The prewar look, but in press-fit baseplates (two styles) attain a handsome antique patina. over twenty years since Irving A C knurled machined brass. For 1/4"- Choose from a selection of beautiful polished knobs. frst designed and built them. diameter string posts. Each inch mm —David LaPlante, luthier A .276" 7.0 #0734 Nickel...... $0.82 B .409" 10.4 #0734-RN Relic nickel $0.97 C .336" 8.5 Sloane tuners have white powder- #0734-RB Relic brass ....$0.92 coated aluminum string rollers with brass inner shafts and 35mm B (1-3/8") spacing. Mounting screws Vintage-style Grommet Bushings A Ivoroid Pearloid Ebony Snakewood are included. Thin-wall press-fit brass, as used in the 1950s C A and ’60s. Large size per Gibsons; small size per inch mm B J Kays, Harmonys and Silvertones. A .315" 8.0 With stippled bronze baseplate C M Each B .488" 12.4 D L C .287" 7.3 Knobs Set Set, 3+ K J Large #0738-N Nickel $0.45 #6708 Ivoroid ..... $290.00 $258.10 E .256" inside #0738-RN Relic nickel $0.65 B #6709 Pearloid .... $290.00 $258.10 diameter #0738-RB Relic brass $0.60 F inch mm inch mm A C #6690 Snakewood $299.00 $266.11 A 4.320" 109.7 G 1.290" 32.8 B .710" 18.0 H 1.320" 33.5 Small #0739-N Nickel $0.40 #6710 Ebony ...... $290.00 $258.10 G H G C 1.378" 35.0 J .394" 10.0 .240" inside inch mm #6710-B Ebony, $290.00 $258.10 D .270" 6.9 K .630" 16.0 #0739-RN Relic nickel $0.60 A .315" 8.0 E .700" 17.8 L 1.189" 30.2 diameter #0739-RB Relic brass $0.55 B .382" 9.7 with black rollers F .210" 5.3 M .386" 9.8 C .264" 6.7

A J B With leaf bronze baseplate C M L Knobs Set Set, 3+ D K J Tri-Flow® Lubes tuners, tools & hardware #6705 Ivoroid ..... $290.00 $258.10 E Luthiers favorite! A drop of Tri-Flow® on metal #6701 Pearloid .... $290.00 $258.10 #6706 Ebony ...... $290.00 $258.10 inch mm inch mm bearing surfaces lubricates tuning gears, roller A 4.000" 101.6 G 1.240" 31.5 #6706-B Ebony, $290.00 $258.10 B .456" 11.6 H 1.170" 29.7 C 1.378" 35.0 J .394" 10.0 bridges, tremolos, truss rod nuts, and more. #0106 F G H with black rollers D .270" 6.9 K .630" 16.0 This light viscosity lube contains super- $9.43 E .610" 15.5 L 1.189 30.2 slick Teﬂon,® plus anti-corrosion additives. F 1.250" 31.8 M .386" 9.8 Won’t congeal and attract dirt like house- hold oils. A little lasts a long time, and Be sure your tuners work efciently! the pin-point applicator puts it right Our Tuner Drill Jig prevents misalignment that can where you want it. 1/4-ounce. cause tuning problems in plate-mounted machines. See page 21 Teﬂon® is a registered trademark of DuPont.™

Orders received by 4pm EST weekdays are shipped the same day 57 Tuning Machines 0114 Vintage-style Tuner Knobs Bring old tuning machines back to life, and give newer tuners an authentic vintage touch. 11/16" 0111 x 9/16", as installed on Golden Age and Waverly tuning machines. Cream and black knobs have the Midsize slightly flatter 1920s shape. Each, Each, ‘Keystone’ Knobs 0144 Hole size Each 12+ 36+ Vintage color. 7/64" x Gotoh 510 #0114 Dark Tortoise 3/32" dia. $2.99 $2.54 $2.09 9/64" shaft hole. Ivoroid 3/32" dia. Guitar #0112 $2.99 $2.54 $2.09 #0045 Single-ring White 5/64" x 9/64" 0113 #0113 $1.73 $1.47 $1.21 #0046 Double-ring Machines #0144 Ebony 3/32" dia. $2.48 $2.11 $1.74 Sleek modern tuners Each, 12+ Each, 36+ #0111 Cream 3/32" x 5/32" $1.83 $1.56 $1.28 Each per style per style with cast housings, #0111-B Black 3/32" x 5/32" $1.83 $1.56 $1.28 0112 $3.75 $3.19 $2.62 sealed gears, perma- Installation instructions available at stewmac.com nent Lubri-Plate™ gear coating for smooth- Mini ness, and Rock- Schaller Solid™ string posts for Classical stability. Available Guitar in chrome, gold and Machines translucent Cosmo Hauser-style black finishes. tuners with handsome 18:1 gear ratio • Threaded hex bushings • Removable knobs 3-on-Plate Guitar Machines cast baseplates. Polished ebony or pearlescent 10mm (13/32") diameter pegholes required • Sets of 6 with Vintage-style stamped plates, white plastic knobs, plastic knobs. Screws included. screws • Full specs at stewmac.com and nylon internal bushings for smoothness. 16:1 gear ratio • 3/8"-diameter string rollers with 1-3/8" Screws and press-fit bushings included. (35mm) spacing • Not for use with steel strings • Pearloid Midsize, 3-left/3-right Knobs Set Set, 3+ For solid pegheads and steel strings only • 15:1 ratio • 1-3/8" knobs are oval • Full specs at stewmac.com #7107 Chrome ...... Metal..... $73.27 $65.21 string post spacing • 11/32"-diameter pegholes required Finish / knobs Set Set, 3+

Hardware #7107-CB Cosmo black Metal..... $76.98 $68.51 Full specs at stewmac.com Set Set, 3+ #0646 Nickel, pearloid $61.45 $54.69 #7107-G Gold ...... Metal..... $94.21 $83.85 #4095 Nickel $56.29 $50.10 #0646-G Gold, pearloid $72.19 $64.25 #7108-G Gold ...... Black plastic... $111.78 $99.48 #0653-G Gold, ebony $85.37 $75.98 Mini with metal knobs Set Set, 3+ #7100 3-left/3-right, chrome ...... $72.98 $64.95 #7100-CB 3L/3R, Cosmo black.... $78.74 $70.08 #7100-G 3-left/3-right, gold ...... $94.21 $83.85 #7101 6-in-line, chrome ...... $72.98 $64.95 Mini locking machines ® Magnum Lock string post automatically locks Schaller 3-on-Plate Machines the string as you tune. Metal knobs. Economy 3-on-Plate Machines Set Set, 3+ Steel-string tuners with cast baseplates and single- #7106 6-in-line, chrome ...... $88.77 $79.01 For slotted or solid pegheads. 1/4"-diameter string hole string posts for slotted pegheads. Pearl escent #7106-CB 6-in-line, Cosmo black $92.98 $82.75 posts and white plastic knobs. Screws included. plastic knobs. Screws included. 14:1 gear ratio • 1-3/8" string post spacing • 9/32"-diameter 16:1 gear ratio • 1-3/8" string post spacing • 10mm-diameter pegholes required • Full specs at stewmac.com pegholes required • Full specs at stewmac.com Set Set, 3+ Set, 10+ Set Set, 3+ Gotoh Magnum Trad-Lock Tuners #0934 Nickel $9.54 $8.20 $6.96 #0656 Nickel $61.45 $57.15 Traditional thumbscrew-style locking function- #0656-G Gold $68.10 $63.33 ality with Gotoh technology. Rock-Solid™ string posts eliminate looseness, for improved tuning Gotoh Staggered-post A inch mm A .159" 4.0 stability. No more wobbly string posts to cause Guitar Tuners G B .245" 6.2 C 1.115" 28.3 tuning problems. Two post heights eliminate the A special 6-in-line set for Fender B C F D .652" 16.6 need for string trees. E .932" 23.7 and other plank-style pegheads. F .346" 8.8 18:1 gear ratio, 6-in-line have a 16:1 gear ratio • Threaded The slotted posts vary in height to G .380" 9.7 J H .249" 6.3 hex peghead bushings • Removable knobs • mounting H improve the string angle over the E J .886" 22.5 screws included • 10mm (13/32") diameter pegholes to 1.000" 25.4 required • Full specs at at stewmac.com nut, often eliminating the need for String post slot widths “string tree” hold-downs. Vintage- D .026" to .060" 15:1 gear ratio • Press-ft bush- 3-left/3-right Set Set, 3+ ings • 11/32"-diameter peg- style stamped gear housings, oval Set Set, 3+ #7104-C Chrome $56.80 $50.55 holes required • Maximum metal knobs and smooth, precise #1953-N Nickel $61.67 $48.72 #7104-G Gold $72.90 $64.88 peghead thickness 9/16" operation. #1953-G Gold $73.03 $57.69 #7104-B Black $64.90 $57.76 3-left/3-right, with keystone knobs Set Set, 3+ Tuner Mounting Screws #7103-C Chrome $56.80 $50.55 Modern Phillips and vintage-style slotted. #7103-G Gold $72.90 $64.88 For solid pegheads #7103-B Black $64.90 $57.76 Each, For slotted pegheads Each, 3/8" long, roundhead. Each 100+ 1/4" long, roundhead. Each 100+ 6-in-line Set Set, 3+ #3353 Slotted, nickel ...... $0.23 $0.12 #3340 Slotted, nickel ...... $0.23 $0.12 #7105-C Chrome $55.20 $49.13 #3353-G Slotted, gold ...... $0.32 $0.17 #3340-G Slotted, gold ...... $0.32 $0.17 #7105-G Gold $72.90 $64.88 #3353-RN Slotted, Relic nickel $0.27 $0.14 #3340-RN Slotted, Relic nickel $0.27 $0.14 #7105-B Black $63.90 $56.87 #3361 Phillips, nickel ...... $0.23 $0.12 #3341 Phillips, nickel ...... $0.23 $0.12 #7105-CB #3361-G Phillips, gold ...... $0.32 $0.17 #3341-G Phillips, gold ...... $0.32 $0.17 Cosmo Black $59.30 $52.78 #3361-B Phillips, black...... $0.23 $0.12 #3341-B Phillips, black...... $0.23 $0.12 #3361-S Phillips, stainless ...... $0.30 $0.16 #3341-S Phillips, stainless ...... $0.30 $0.16

58 USA & Canada call toll-free 800-848-2273 • Order online at stewmac.com Tuning Machines

Schertler Guitar Machines Smooth, precise Swiss-engineered tuners. Bass tuning machines Schertlers feature nylon worm post bearings, cast aluminum baseplates, and distinctive brass Gotoh Compact Bass Machines crown gears. Adjustable-tension knobs. Ideal for small pegheads. Cast housings, sealed lubrica- 18:1 gear ratio • 3-left/3-right with screws • Steel-string tion and 7/16"-dia . string posts. Sets of 4, with screws. 5396 sets require 10mm (13/32") diameter pegholes • Solid 20:1 ratio • Threaded hex bushings • Removable metal knobs • peghead models include knurled press-ft bushings 9/16"-diameterw pegholes required • Full specs at stewmac.com Solid peghead Knobs Set Set, 3+ Set Set, 3+ #5396 Satin chrome Ebony $119.00 $105.91 #0897 2-left/2-right, chrome $47.88 $40.70 #5396-B Matte black Ebony $119.00 $105.91 #0897-B 2-left/2-right, black $58.47 $49.70 5496 #5396-M Metallic* Ebony $119.00 $105.91 Individual tuners (Left side pictured) Each Each, 12+ #5496 Chrome ...... Metal $119.00 $105.91 Chrome #0896-L Left #0896-R Right $12.10 $9.68 #5496-G Bright gold Metal $124.00 $110.36 *Translucent black ﬁnish Black #0896-LB Left #0896-RB Right $14.91 $11.93 Slotted peghead Gold #0896-LG Left #0896-RG Right $17.06 $13.65 #5397-B Matte black Ebony $119.00 $105.91 Classical Guitar .390"-diameter string rollers Adjustable-tension Bass Machines #5398 Satin chrome Ebony $119.00 $105.91 Quality “elephant ear” tuners with cast baseplates and #5398-B Matte black Ebony $119.00 $105.91 slotted string posts. Allen-adjustable tension for smooth, precise operation. Sets of 4, with screws. D #5398-G Bright gold Ebony $124.00 $110.36 C inch mm inch mm B 22:1 ratio • Press-ft bushings • 23/32"-diameter pegholes required A 1.260" 32.0 J 1.125" 28.6 K P Full specs at stewmac.com B .709" 18.0 K .236" 6.0 Set Set, 3+ Hardware E J N C .400" 10.2 L .400" 10.2 #3804 2-left/2-right, chrome $36.08 $28.50 F G D .243" 6.2 M .610" 15.5 M Q A E 1.055" 26.8 N 1.189" 30.2 #3803 4-in-line, chrome ...... $36.08 $28.50 H L F .236" 6.0 P .390" 9.9 G .846" 21.5 Q .587" 14.9 H .400" 10.2 5396 5397-B 5398 Schaller Bass Machines Traditional “elephant ear” tuners with slotted string Sperzel Trim-Lok Guitar Tuners posts. They can be dis assembled to reverse the worm gear Rear thumbscrew locks the string. 6-in-line shafts, to ﬁt reversed pegheads. Sets of 4, with screws. string posts have graduated heights. Cast gear 20:1 ratio • Press-ft bushings • 11/16"-diameter pegholes required housings with sealed lubrication. Sets of 6. Full specs at stewmac.com Set Set, 3+ 3422 12:1 gear ratio • Threaded hex bushings • Removable #0647 4-in-line, chrome $74.38 $63.22 metal/plastic knobs • 10mm (13/32") dia. pegholes required. Full specs at stewmac.com Set Set, 3+ #3421 Satin chrome $65.66 $55.81 4240 Hipshot™ Ultralite Bass Tuners 3-left/ High quality compact tuning machines for smaller 3-right #3421-B Satin black $69.69 $59.24 #3421-G Satin gold $81.23 $69.05 headstocks. These can be converted for installation 3421 NEW #3423-SC Satin chrome with plastic on either side. Screws and threaded hex bushings vintage knobs $79.90 $67.91 included. Sold individually. NEW #3423-SG Satin gold with plastic 20:1 gear ratio • 9/16"-diameter pegholes required • Full specs 4241 at stewmac.com These machines ft 9/16" to vintage knobs $97.90 $83.21 #4240 With satin Schaller-style knob 11/16" peghead thicknesses. #3422 Satin chrome $65.66 $55.81 ™ #4241 With chrome Fender-style knob 6-in-line #3422-B Satin black $69.69 $59.24 Each individual tuner $27.18 #3422-G Satin gold $81.23 $69.05

Economy Guitar Machines Basic tuners that work! #0935 and #0989 have Gotoh Polished Brass metal knobs and gear covers. #0936 has open Classical Guitar Machines Elegantly simple unplated base- 0935 gears and white knobs. Sets of 6, with screws. plates with an incised pattern. 14:1 tuners for slotted pegheads. 35mm Removable pearloid knobs. 14:1 gear ratio • Press-fit bushings • 5/16"-diameter (1-3/8") string roller spacing; not for use pegholes required • Full specs at stewmac.com Knobs Set Set, 3+ Set Set, 3+ Set, 10+ with steel strings. Screws in cluded. #5835 Ivoroid $80.22 $71.40 #0935 3L/3R, chrome ...$21.59 $18.57 $15.76 Full specs at #5836 Pearloid $76.11 $67.74 #0936 3L/3R chrome ....$14.55 $12.51 $10.62 stewmac.com #5837 Ebony $95.56 $85.05 0936 #0989 6-in-line chrome, $21.74 $18.70 $15.87 covered (with oval knobs; not pictured) Economy Stamped gold baseplates Kluson Wafeback™ Guitar Tuners and pearloid knobs. 5836 0940-G 0938-G High quality updates of the deluxe tuners used on Set Set, 3+ many Gibson® guitars; named for the grooves on the #0940-G $20.47 $18.22 cast housings. Modern nylon worm bearings and sealed lubrication give smoother tuning. Lyra-style 15:1 ratio • 11/32"-diameter pegholes required • ‘Keystone’ Ornate gold baseplates knobs • Sets of 6 with screws and press-ft bushings • Full specs at stewmac.com and removable pearloid knobs. With metal knobs Set With plastic knobs Set Set Set, 3+ #5801 3-left/3-right, nickel $96.00 #5800 3-left/3-right, nickel $96.00 #0938-G $73.62 $65.52 #5801-G 3-left/3-right, gold $120.00 #5800-G 3-left/3-right, gold $120.00

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Gotoh Sealed Guitar Machines A C inch mm inch mm Popular tuners featuring cast gear housings with maintenance- A .645" 16.8 G .390" 9.9 L B .433" 11.0 H .875" 22.2 free sealed lubrication. Sets of 6, with screws. E F C .188" 4.8 J .312" 7.9 D H K 0903 16:1 gear ratio • Threaded hex bushings • Removable metal knobs • 10mm D .800" 20.3 K 1.075" 27.3 G J M E .290" 7.4 L .413" 10.5 (13/32") diameter pegholes required B F .236" 6.0 M .550" 14.0

With Schaller-style metal knobs Set Set, 3+ #0903 3L/3R chrome, large knobs ...... $41.95 $33.14 1951 #0903-B 3L/3R black, large knobs ...... $46.71 $36.90 #0903-G 3L/3R gold, large knobs ...... $55.79 $44.07 Individual Gotoh Machines #1951 6-in-line, chrome, small knobs $41.95 $33.14 Supplied with small Schaller- #1951-B 6-in-line, black, small knobs $46.71 $36.90 style knobs, for the left or right 0915 #1951-G 6-in-line, gold, small knobs $55.79 $44.07 side of the peghead. These are Choose left or right as viewed With oval metal knobs Set Set, 3+ suitable for 7-string or asymmetric pegheads. from the front of the peghead. #0914 3-left/3-right, chrome $36.90 $29.15 Each #0915 6-in-line, chrome ...... $36.90 $29.15 1955 Chrome #1951-L Left #1951-R Right $7.00 With ‘keystone’ metal knobs Set Set, 3+ Black #1951-LB Left #1951-RB Right $7.80 #1955 3-left/3-right, chrome $42.33 $33.44 #1955-G 3-left/3-right, gold $59.71 $47.17 Gold #1951-LG Left #1951-RG Right $9.30

inch mm A .692" 17.6 Gotoh Vintage-style Guitar Machines K B .475" 12.1 B F C .936" 23.8 0933 H D 1.287" 32.7 With original-style stamped gear housings and traditional C D E J G E .346" 8.8 0648 F .380"* 9.7 knob shapes, these are among the most popular reproduction L G .249" 6.3 tuners for electric or acoustic guitars. A great improvement A H .965" 24.1 #0648 has slotted string post M J .760" 19.3 Hardware over vintage machines, they’re smoother and more precise. K 1.115" 28.3 Sets of 6, with screws. L .692" 17.6 M .932" 23.7 0912 15:1 gear ratio • Press-ft bushings • 11/32"-diameter pegholes required With ‘scalloped’ metal knobs Set Set, 3+ With oval metal knobs Set Set, 3+ #3389 3-left/3-right, nickel $38.85 $36.13 #0933 3-left/3-right, nickel ...... $35.88 $28.35 1954 #0648 6-in-line, nickel ...... $38.62 $30.51 Gotoh With locking string posts #0648-G 6-in-line, gold ...... $58.87 $46.51 staggered- post tuners Simply loosen the top of the string post, NEW #0648-RN 6-in-line, Relic nickel $53.08 $41.93 for Fender insert the string, and tune it to pitch to lock 3389 With ‘keystone’ plastic knobs Set Set, 3+ pegheads, it on the post. #0912 3-left/3-right, nickel ...... $37.60 $29.70 page 58 Set Set, 3+ #0912-G 3-left/3-right, gold ...... $54.10 $42.74 #1954 6-in-line, nickel $62.90 $49.69

0644 Schaller M-6 Mini Guitar Machines A inch mm 0645 A .530" 13.5 The same features as full-size M-6 sets (below), but with compact J B .264" 6.7 D B C F C .730" 18.5 housings and smaller knobs. Sets of 6, with screws. H D .236" 6.0 K E G E .390" 9.9 14:1 gear ratio • Threaded hex bushings • Removable knobs • 10mm (13/32") F 1.125" 28.6 diameter pegholes required G .326" 8.3 H .950" 24.1 With metal knobs Set Set, 3+ J .447" 11.4 K .570" 14.5 #0644 3-left/3-right, chrome $71.96 $64.04 #0644-B 3-left/3-right, black $70.41 $62.66 Schaller replacement knobs Sets of 6, with screws. #0645 6-in-line, chrome ...... $71.96 $64.04 The small knobs ﬁt M-6 and M-6 mini. #0645-B 6-in-line, black ...... $70.41 $62.66 Set Set, 3+ 0633-G #3056 Pearloid, small $15.92 $13.53 With ebony knobs Set Set, 3+ #3057 Pearloid, large $16.68 $14.18 #0633-G 3-left/3-right, gold $146.25 $130.16 #3058 Ebony, small ....$25.43 $21.62 #3059 Ebony, large .....$25.79 $21.92 Schaller M-6 Guitar Machines These knobs will not ﬁt other tuner brands. Popular high quality tuners with cast gear housings and inch mm 0643 maintenance-free sealed lubri cation. Sets of 6, with screws. A A .605" 15.4 J B .327" 8.3 12:1 gear ratio • Threaded hex bushings • Removable knobs • 10mm (13/32") D C .867" 22.0 B C H F D .236" 6.0 diameter pegholes required E .390" 9.9 E G K F 1.125" 28.6 With metal knobs Set Set, 3+ G .388" 9.9 H .950" 24.1 #0643 3-left/3-right, chrome $67.94 $60.47 J .447" 11.4 With ebony knobs K .570" 14.5 0640-G #0643-B 3-left/3-right, black $70.41 $62.66 Set Set, 3+ #0643-G 3-left/3-right, gold $130.61 $116.24 #0640-G 3-left/3-right, gold $146.25 $130.16

inch mm A A .612" 15.5 Schaller Locking Guitar Machines D B .305" 8.9 G H C .767" 19.5 E Rear thumbscrew locks the string into the post. Sets of 6. B C F J D .236" 6.0 E .390" 9.9 (6-in-line sets have small knobs and staggered post holes.) .096" F .392" 10.0 dia. pin K G .780" 19.8 16:1 gear ratio • Threaded hex bushings • Removable metal knobs • 10mm H .950" 24.1 (13/32") diameter pegholes required Set Set, 3+ J .447" 11.4 Set Set, 3+ #0661 6-in-line, chrome $90.97 $80.96 K .570" 14.5 3-left/3-right, chrome #0659 $90.97 $80.96 #0661-G 6-in-line, gold $173.25 $154.19

60 USA & Canada call toll-free 800-848-2273 • Order online at stewmac.com Tuning Grover Rotomatic® Machines Guitar Machines Adjustable knob tension, cast housings and sealed lubrication. 0901, 0900, 3793, 3757 Sets of 6, with screws. Mini and midsize have smaller knobs and inch mm housings; Super Rotomatics® are full-size with art deco knobs. A .635" 16.1 A B .302" 7.7 0901 Threaded hex bushings • Removable metal knobs • 10mm (13/32") diameter E C 1.075" 27.3 F K D .592" 15.0 0900 J pegholes required B E .440" 11.2 Set Set, 3+ C H D G F .236" 6.0 Original #0901 3-left/3-right, nickel .....$44.10 $39.25 G .390" 9.9 H .375" 9.5 14:1 ratio #0901-G 3-left/3-right, gold ....$68.06 $60.57 J .920" 23.4 0909 #0900 3-left/3-right, nickel .....$49.17 $43.76 K 1.088" 27.6 Rotomatic #0900-C 3-left/3-right, chrome $49.17 $43.76 0909, 0908 inch mm 18:1 ratio #0900-G 3-left/3-right, gold ....$76.19 $67.81 A .562" 14.3 A B .280" 7.1 E C .725" 18.4 Mini #0909 3-left/3-right, chrome ...$45.93 $40.88 F B C J K D .595" 15.1 14:1 ratio #0908 6-in-line, chrome ...... $45.93 $40.88 E .440" 11.2 D G H F .236" 6.0 0441 G .390" 9.9 #0441 3-left/3-right,chrome ....$45.93 $40.88 H .323" 8.2 Midsize #0442 6-in-line, chrome ...... $45.93 $40.88 J .860" 21.8 K 1.075" 27.3 18:1 ratio #0442-B 6-in-line, black ...... $68.06 $60.57 0441, 0442 inch mm Super #3793 3-left/3-right, chrome ...$52.47 $46.70 A .620" 15.8 A B .292" 7.4 14:1 ratio #3793-G 3-left/3-right, gold ....$76.57 $68.15 D C .790" 20.1 F K D .500" 12.7 ® B J 3793 Rotomatic Keystone 14:1 with metal knobs. C E .575" 14.6 E G H F .236" 6.0 Same full-size specs as #0901. Set Set, 3+ G .390" 9.9 H .350" 8.9 #3757 3-left/3-right, nickel $42.78 $39.79 J .900" 22.9 #3757-G 3-left/3-right, gold $66.06 $61.44 K 1.100" 27.9 Hardware

™ A inch mm Grover Sta-Tite 18:1 Guitar Machines F A .688" 17.5 A modern version of a vintage design. 18:1 for ﬁne tuning; scal- B .315" 8.0 E C 1.010" 25.7 loped knobs, cast baseplate, nylon bearings, and tension screw B D 1.340" 34.0 C D E .344" 8.7 for smooth operation. Sets of 6 (3-left/3-right), with screws. F .315" 8.0 J 18:1 gear ratio • Press-ft bushings (solid pegheads) • Metal knobs H G .249" 6.3 Set, 3+ G H .835" 21.2 11/32"-diameter pegholes required M J 1.045" 26.5 Set per model K .249" 6.3 #4592 Solid peghead #4593 Slotted peghead $41.11 $36.59 K L L .500" 12.7 Nickel M 1.100" 27.9 #4592 Gold #4592-G Solid peghead #4593-G Slotted peghead $73.32 $65.25 #4593

Grover Locking Guitar Machines Change strings fast and help keep your tremolo in tune. Sets Grover ‘Milk Bottle’ of 6, with cast gear housings and sealed lubrication. Screws ® 0877 included. Mini versions have smaller knobs and housings. Rotomatic Tuners ® 18:1 gear ratio • Threaded hex bushings • Removable metal knobs • 10mm The original Rotomatic look, (13/32") diameter pegholes required • Full specs at stewmac.com • Mini with the distinctive “milk bottle” versions ft headstocks up to 9/16" thick; please measure your guitar. proﬁle on the worm gear housing. Adjustable knob tension, cast Locking Rotomatic® Automatically locks the string 0875 housings and sealed lubrication. as you tune. Set Set, 3+ Sets of 3-left/3-right with screws. #0877 3-left/3-right, chrome ..$62.10 $55.27 Original #0877-G 3-left/3-right, gold ....$74.74 $66.52 18:1 gear ratio • Threaded hex bushings Removable knobs • 10mm (13/32") 3933 #0875 3-left/3-right, chrome ...$55.47 $49.37 diameter pegholes required #0875-G 3-left/3-right, gold ....$82.20 $73.16 Full specs at stewmac.com Mini #0876 6-in-line, chrome ...... $55.47 $49.37 Set Set, 3+ #0876-G 6-in-line, gold ...... $82.20 $73.16 #0996-N With metal knobs, nickel ...... $44.10 $39.25 #0996-C With metal knobs, chrome ..... $45.90 $40.85 Roto-Grip locking tuners Knurled rear thumbscrew #0996-G With metal knobs, gold ...... $68.10 $60.61 #0997-C With pearloid knobs, chrome $59.70 $53.13 locks the string in the post. Set Set, 3+ With pearloid knobs, gold ...... #3933 3-left/3-right, chrome ..$71.63 $63.75 #0997-G $81.00 $72.09 Rotomatic #3933-G 3-left/3-right, gold ...$99.93 $88.94

3935 #3935 6-in-line, chrome ...... $71.63 $63.75 Grover Deluxe Mini #3935-G 6-in-line, gold ...... $99.93 $88.94 Guitar Machines Original-style stamped baseplates and covers, split “safety” posts, and 3756 Grover Vintage Guitar Machines metal oval knobs. Smooth modern A vintage look plus modern cast base plates. Smoother than self-lubricating gears. Sets of 6, the originals! Sets of 6, with screws. with screws and press-ﬁt bushings. 14:1 gear ratio • Threaded hex bushings • 10mm (13/32") 14:1 gear ratio • 23/64"-diameter pegholes required diameter pegholes required • Full specs at stewmac.com Full specs at stewmac.com Knobs Set Set, 3+ Set Set, 3+ Vintage #3754 3-left/3-right, nickel $47.44 $42.22 #3761 3-left/3-right, nickel.. $41.30 $38.41 3754 Keystone plastic #3754-G 3-left/3-right, gold $64.62 $57.51 #3762 6-in-line, nickel ...... $41.30 $38.41 Vintage Deluxe #3756 3-left/3-right, nickel $41.30 $38.41 Metal oval #3756-G 3-left/3-right, gold $61.98 $57.64

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These Golden Age tuners look just like early 20th-Century models. 15:1 gear ratio 1-3/8" string post spacing • Exposed gears on a variety of steel baseplate designs. • Smooth and accurate. Your guitar will tune better than when it was new. Detailed dimension drawings are online at stewmac.com • Relic fnish options look right at home on vintage guitars.

Square-end Baseplates Scalloped-end Baseplates Replica 3-on-plate tuners, with vintage-style square worm supports Distinctive bent tab worm supports, like Klusons from the 1930s–’70s. on rectangular steel plates. Mounting screws included. Authentic steel baseplates and white plastic knobs.

Solid Slotted 12 str. Solid Slotted #2500 #2503

#2500 #2502-RN For solid peghead Set Set, 3+ 3-on-plate with white knobs. Solid Solid Solid Standard Short #2500 Relic/cream $42.31 $37.66 For solid peghead Set Set, 3+

Hardware post post for height tapered #2500-B Relic/black $42.31 $37.66 #2503 Relic nickel $49.40 $43.97 #2517 pegheads #2503-N Bright nickel $39.30 $34.98 For tapered solid peghead: short posts 3-left/3-right with cream knobs. For tapered-thickness solid pegheads, For slotted peghead Set Set, 3+ For solid peghead Set Set, 3+ such as pre-war Gibson® L-0, L-00, #2504 Relic nickel $46.20 $41.12 #2517 Relic nickel ...... $58.75 $52.29 J-45, J-35 and Nick Lucas guitars. #2504-N Bright nickel $36.70 $32.66 #2516 Bright nickel ...$42.50 $37.82 Authentic look, with cream knobs. Set Set, 3+ Bell-end Baseplates #2520-RN Relic $43.25 $38.49 As made by Waverly from the 1920s to the 1940s. Engraved versions #2520-N Nickel $33.25 $29.59 have ivoroid knobs; plain versions have cream knobs. For slotted peghead Set Set, 3+ #2501 Relic/cream $40.20 $35.78 #2501-B Relic/black $40.20 $35.78 #2501 #2507 #2513-RN For 12-string slotted peghead #2502 Relic/cream $70.55 $62.79 #2502-B Relic/black $70.55 $62.79 Solid Slotted Solid Slotted For 12-string solid peghead #2521-B Nickel/black $55.50 $49.39 Post spacing on 12-string tuners is .922" Engraved Plain For solid peghead Set Set, 3+ For solid peghead Set Set, 3+ #2502 #2507 Relic nickel $76.50 $68.08 #2513-RN Relic nickel $59.40 $55.24 #2507-N Bright nickel $64.90 $57.76 #2513-N Bright nickel $49.30 $45.85 “People who build replica instruments or who do restoration or repair #2513-RB Relic brass .. $54.25 $50.45 work are going to love these.” —Frank Ford, vintage guitar repair specialist For slotted peghead Set Set, 3+ For slotted peghead Set Set, 3+ #2508 Relic nickel $73.30 $65.24 #2514-RN Relic nickel $56.20 $52.27 NEW #2508-N Bright nickel $62.40 $55.54 #2514-N Bright nickel $46.70 $43.43 Classical Guitar Tuners #2514-RB Relic brass $51.00 $47.43 Exceptionally smooth tuning. Elegant Landstorfer “ﬁsh scale” pattern like master luthiers Velazquez and Hauser. For use with nylon strings. Fleur-de-Lis Baseplates Like WWI-era Waverlys: “mouse ear” steel baseplates with hatched lines, and ﬂeur-de-lis engravings. 3-on-plate with ivoroid knobs. Set Set, 3+ Bright nickel #2525-RB #2515-N $62.40 $55.54

#2515-N

Classic.

With pearloid knobs Set Set, 3+ With ebony knobs Set Set, 3+ #2525-RB Relic brass $77.19 $68.70 #2524-RB Relic brass $83.25 $74.09 Slotted #2525-G Gold ...... $78.79 $70.12 #2524-G Gold ...... $84.85 $75.52

62 USA & Canada call toll-free 800-848-2273 • Order online at stewmac.com Bridges & Bridge pins

It’s rare to fnd such precision tolerances in bridge pins. We at Stewart-MacDonald Collings highly recommend them. —Steve McCreary, Collings Guitars Guitar Bridge Pins Flattop Guitar Bridges Quality polished 6-string bridges with Our pins are precisely machined with vintage D E countersunk pin holes for 2-1/8" string 5-degree taper, and polished to accent the C spread. The saddle slot is 3/32" wide x beauty of the material. A 2-29/32". Standard bridges are 11/32" Jewelry for your guitar. White, ivoroid, B tall. We also offer slightly oversize and tortoise pins are crafted from dense A B C D E bridges (3/8" tall) for clean replace- casein-based Galalith, with none of the Standard 1.42" 6.00" .720" .355" .220" ment work. Saddle not included. unsightly mold lines common Oversize 1.50" 6.06" .750" .385" .250" Each Each, 3+ Each, 6+ .220" .235" to plastic pins. Popular in the #4921 Ebony, standard ...... $20.74 $16.80 $14.93 1.00" 1.00" early 20th century, Galalith is Bridge saddles, #4922 Ebony, oversize ...... $20.74 $16.80 $14.93 seen today mainly in collectible page 5-6 #4923 Rosewood, standard $20.74 $16.80 $14.93 vintage jewelry. #4924 Rosewood, oversize ..$19.98 $16.18 $14.39 .133" .150" Our bridge pins match the knobs Bridge pins Oversize on Waverly guitar tuners. Flattop Guitar Bridge Blanks Rectangular undrilled blanks for making Inlay dot Set Set, 6+ Inlay dot Set Set, 6+ Each custom bridges. Each 12+ Dark Tortoise, slotted Set of 6 Dark Tortoise, unslotted Set of 6 #0160 Rosewood 7" x 1/2" x 2-1/8" $6.08 $5.35 #4974-S No dot .....$9.74 $7.79 #4974 No dot ...... $7.58 $6.06 #0188 Ebony 7" x 1/2" x 2-1/8" $7.94 $6.99 #8035 Blackwood 7-1/4" x 5/8" x 1-3/4" $4.95 $4.36

Bone, slotted Set of 6 Bone, unslotted Set of 6 African blackwood is very dense, with fine brown/black grain. Hardware #4970-S No dot ...$27.40 $21.92 #4970 No dot ... $26.02 $20.82 Use a carbide bit (page 32) to rout the saddle slot. #4971-S Black ...... $28.40 $22.72 #4971 Black ..... $27.78 $22.22 #4972-S Abalone* $31.34 $25.07 #4972 Abalone* $28.37 $22.70 Pyramid Guitar Bridge Ebony, slotted Set of 6 Ebony, unslotted Set of 6 Unpolished ebony 6-string bridge #4975-S No dot .....$8.40 $6.72 #4975 No dot ...... $7.07 $5.66 with old style “pyramid” contours, #4976-S Pearl* .....$10.85 $9.76 #4976 Pearl* ...... $9.09 $8.18 #4977-S Abalone* $11.48 $10.33 #4977 Abalone* $9.58 $8.62 .350" tall, for flattop acoustic guitar. Unlike a vintage bridge, the saddle slot (3/32" wide Ivoroid, slotted Set of 6 Ivoroid, unslotted Set of 6 x 2-7/8") is angled for improved intonation, and pin holes are #4965-S No dot .....$9.74 $7.79 #4965 No dot ...... $7.58 $6.06 aligned parallel to the slot. The holes are partially drilled, and countersunk #4966-S Black ...... $13.99 $11.19 #4966 Black ...... $9.58 $7.66 for 2-5/16" string spread. Saddle not included. Each Each, 3+ Each, 6+ #4967-S Abalone* $13.45 $10.76 #4967 Abalone* $10.29 $8.23 .327" .180" #4926 $36.83 $29.83 $26.52 #4927 Unslotted undrilled version Snakewood, slotted Set of 6 .710" 1.000" Oversize bridge pins, slotted for vintage restoration work. #4990-S No dot ....$10.23 $8.18 Each Each, 3+ Each, 6+ Set of 6 thicker pins to fit worn 6" #4991-S Pearl* ...... $12.72 $10.18 $33.97 $27.52 $24.46 bridge pin holes. No inlay dot. #4992-S Abalone* $13.74 $10.99 Set Set, 6+ White, slotted Set of 6 #4979-S Ivoroid $9.74 $7.79 Bone ... #5021-S No dot .....$8.96 $7.17 #4973-S $27.40 $21.92 Ebony .... #5022-S Black ...... $11.65 $9.32 #4978-S $7.96 $6.37 Classical Guitar Bridge *International customers note: We cannot ship pearl or abalone products A finely crafted bridge for use with nylon strings. The string tie block is outside the USA, due to U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service restrictions. drilled for 2-11/32" string spread, with mitered black/white maple purfling. Unpolished, 23/64" tall, with 7/64" saddle slot width. Saddle not included. Stewart-MacDonald Each Each, 3+ Each, 6+ .116" .470" Acoustic Guitar Endpins #5357 Ebony ...... $25.25 $22.47 $20.45 .315" #5358 Rosewood .. $20.90 $18.60 $16.93 1.190" Beautifully machined and polished to match 5˚ our bridge pins, with no unsightly mold lines. taper .787" 7.286" Ivoroid and white pins are made of Galalith. .244"

Snakewood Each Each, 6+ Stewart-MacDonald #4990-EP No dot ...... $4.25 $3.40 Guitar Strap Buttons Dark Ivoroid Inlay dot Each Each, 6+ Fine buttons that add a touch of class to your guitar. White, Tortoise Inlay dot Each Each, 6+ #4965-EP No dot ...... $3.90 $3.12 #4974-EP No dot ...... $3.90 $3.12 #4966-EP Black ...... $5.09 $4.07 ivoroid and tortoise are machined Galalith. Inset brass bushing adds strength to the button (a StewMac exclusive). Ebony Inlay dot Each Each, 6+ #4967-EP Abalone* $6.59 $5.27 White Inlay dot Each Each, 6+ #4975-EP No dot ...... $3.55 $2.84 Tortoise Screw Each Each, 6+ Ebony Screw Each Each, 6+ #4976-EP Pearl* ...... $5.17 $4.14 #5021-EP No dot ...... $4.87 $3.90 #4974-SB Chrome $4.80 $4.32 #4982-SB Chrome $5.25 $4.72 #4977-EP Abalone* $5.21 $4.17 #5022-EP Black ...... $5.54 $4.43 #4974-SBG Gold ...... $5.10 $4.59 #4982-SBG Gold ...... $5.60 $5.04 White Snakewood ® Screw Each Each, 6+ Screw Each Each, 6+ Bridge Pin Puller Snapz Bridge Pin Puller #4980-SB Chrome $4.80 $4.32 #4983-SB Chrome $5.40 $4.86 Works better than pliers on Snaps onto the head of a bridge #4980-SBG Gold ...... $5.10 $4.59 #4983-SBG Gold ...... $5.75 $5.17 stubborn pins, without risk pin for a ﬁrm grip. No marring, Ivoroid Screw Each Each, 6+ of damage. no ﬂyaway pins. Each Each, 3+ #4981-SB Chrome $4.80 $4.32 Felt washers, page 72 #0044 $2.08 $1.64 Patent pending. #0202 $7.50 #4981-SBG Gold ...... $5.10 $4.59

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Locking Roller Adjustable Bridge string spacing Low-friction grooved roller saddles provide ® smooth tuning, and enhance vibrato tailpiece Schaller Roller Bridge action on solidbody guitars. Holes for the locking Roller Bridge Individual roller saddles are threaded for thumbwheel mounting studs are elongated for We designed our roller bridge as a lateral adjustment, so your string spread can match adjusting overall intonation. Reversible locking replacement for the Nashville Tune-o-matic. your pickup polepiece spacing. Thumbwheel saddles are individually adjustable for intonation. Low-friction brass roller saddles add smoothness height-adjustment studs and bushings included. Allen wrench, studs and bushings included. and tuning stability, a plus with a Bigsby vibrato. Stud spacing: 2-29/32" String spread: 2" The 12" saddle radius matches the Nashville, and Adjustable Saddle Stud Stud string spread radius spacing threads Stud threads: M8 x 1.25 Saddle radius: 14" the low profile helps keep the strings clear of the 1-29/32" to 2-1/4" 14" 2-29/32" M5 coarse Each Each, 3+ bridge body. Thumbwheel height-adjustment #5276 Chrome $29.95 $26.66 D inch mm studs and knurled bushings are included. A .709" 18.0 #5276-G Gold $33.95 $30.22 A B 1.906" 48.4 (min.) String Saddle Stud Stud E B 2.250" 57.2 (max.) A spread radius spacing threads C 2.913" 74.0 F inch mm B A 2.920" 74.2 D .156" 4.0 2-1/16" 12" 2-29/32" M5 x .8 F B B .668" 17.0 E .765" 19.4 F .475" 12.1 C 2.000" 50.8 Each Each, 3+ G D .500" 12.7 C G .316" 8.0 C E 3.340" 84.8 #1275 Chrome $34.95 $31.11 H H .278" 7.1 F .156" 4.0 #1275-G Gold $39.95 $35.56 D G G .777" 19.7 Each Each, 3+ H .470" 11.9 E B inch mm #1266 Chrome $51.34 $45.69 H F A .676" 17.2 #1266-G Gold $63.95 $56.92 A B 3.306" 84.0 Great combo: order a Locking Roller Bridge C .362" 9.2 G D 2.056" 52.2 with a Bigsby B70 or B50 vibrato. See page 70 E 2.906" 73.8 Hardware D F .556" 14.1 H G .898" 22.8 C K H .476" 12.1 J .280" 7.1 E J K .322" 8.2 Schaller Roller Vintage Bass Bridge fush-ft Threaded roller String Mounting Ferrules saddles allow For mounting the strings through the body of a adjustable string non-tremolo solidbody guitar. #0173 is flanged; spreads from 2-3/32" to 2-1/2", great for custom #0196 is for vint age style flush-fit. Sets of 6. neck widths. The saddles have adjustable height and intonation. Grooves in the cast baseplate stop Mounting hole dia. Set Set, 3+ Set, 10+ Hipshot™ #0173 5/16", chrome $7.21 $6.20 $5.26 lateral saddle movement, for stable tuning. Strings #0173-B 5/16", black $9.53 $8.20 $6.96 mount at the rear. Screws included. Bass Bridges #0173-G 5/16", gold $9.98 $8.58 $7.29 High quality solid brass. The channeled baseplate A #0199 Chrome NEW #0173-RN 5/16", Relic nickel B Each Each, 3+ prevents lateral saddle movement, for stable tun- $14.54 $12.50 $10.61 $79.32 $70.59 C ing. Strings can mount from the top or through the #0196 3/8", chrome $8.95 $7.70 $6.53 #0199-B Black body. Each saddle has intonation and height ad- #0196-B 3/8", black $16.98 $14.60 $12.40 Each Each, 3+ D justment, plus adjustable string spacing (over 1/16" #0196-G 3/8", gold $11.15 $9.59 $8.14 $86.42 $76.91 per saddle). Screws and Allen wrench included. inch mm 4-string 5-string A 2.004" 50.9 B 1.002" 25.5 Unadjusted string spread: 2-1/4" 3" C .683" 17.3 F D 2.258" 57.3 Overall dimensions: 3-3/8" x 2" 4-1/8" x 2" E 3.142" 79.8 E F .708" 18.0 Each Each, 3+ 4-string #5840 Chrome $101.90 $90.69 #5840-B Black $101.90 $90.69 String-thru-Top Ferrules 5-string #5841 Chrome $107.00 $95.23 Gotoh #5841-B Black $107.00 $95.23 Mini ferrules for loading strings through a solidbody guitar without using a tailpiece. These are Standard A F Bass Bridge for the face of the guitar; use our string mounting ferrules (above) for the backside. 5/32"-diameter A quality basic bridge B G (4mm) holes required. Inside diameter .095". Set A for Fender and other of 6. Set Set, 3+ Set, 10+ B solidbody basses. Al- #0286 Chrome $3.35 $2.88 $2.45 len saddle height ad- C H C E #0286-B Black $3.97 $3.41 $2.90 justment from 7/16" D J #0286-G Gold $5.10 $4.39 $3.72 to 11/16". Strings E K D mount at the rear inch mm inch mm inch mm A .750" 19.0 E 3.375" 85.7 H 3.000" 76.2 of the bridge. 2-1/4" B 2.000" 50.8 F 1.500" 38.1 J .425" 10.8 Tools for F C 2.250" 57.2 G 2.000" 50.8 K 4.138" 105.1 string spread; mount- D .412" 10.5 Tune-o-matics, page 18 G ing screws included. Bridge Jack inch mm inch mm A .690" 17.5 E 1.890" 48.0 #0093 Chrome Post Tool B .315" 8.0 F .580" 14.7 Each Each, 3+ C 1.610" 40.9 G 3.070" 78.0 Stop Tailpiece Wrench D 2.260" 57.4 $27.09 $21.40

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Original ABR-1 Tune-o-matic Bridge ABR-1 Tune-o-matic Bridge Nashville Tune-o-matic Bridge This is the genuine bridge, from the manufacturer A 1960s style bridge with adjust able intonation The design found on new Gib son® solidbody who makes the originals. The brass saddles are screws held by a retainer wire. The brass saddles guitars. Retainer clips hold the saddles in supplied without notches, for custom string are supplied without notches, for custom string place. The un notched metal saddles have spacing in your shop. The adjustable intonation spacing in your shop. The adjustable intonation individual intonation adjustment. Thumb- screws are held by a retainer wire. Knurled height screws are held by a retainer wire. Knurled height wheel height-adjustment studs and bushings adjustment thumbwheels and threaded mounting adjustment thumbwheels and threaded mounting are included. posts are included. posts are included. String Saddle Stud Stud spread radius spacing threads String Saddle Post Post String Saddle Post Post 2-1/32" 12" 2-15/16" M5 x .8 spread radius spacing threads spread radius spacing threads 2-29/32" 12" 2-15/16" 6-32 x 1-1/16" 2-1/16" 12" 2-29/32" M4 x .75 Each Each, 3+ #4502 Chrome ... $28.93 $25.75 Each Each, 3+ Each Each, 3+ Nickel #4616-C Chrome $45.95 $40.90 #4566-N Nickel $22.70 $20.20 #4502-N $28.93 $25.75 Gold .... #4616-N Nickel $45.95 $40.90 #4566-G Gold ... $39.98 $35.58 #4502-G $34.93 $31.09 #4616-G Gold $55.95 $49.80 A E ABR-1 “Original” ABR-1 A A F E Tune-o-matic Bridge E Tune-o-matic Bridge inch mm B A 2.930" 74.4 B inch mm inch mm B B .530" 13.5

A 2.900" 73.7 A 2.900" 73.7 Hardware C 2.030" 51.6 F B .430" 10.9 F B .437" 11.1 C D .421" 10.7 C C 2.030" 51.6 C C 2.047" 52.0 G E .156" 4.0 D .450" 11.4 D .421" 10.7 F .345" 8.8 E .590" 15.0 E .630" 16.0 D H D G D G G .475" 12.1 F 1" 25.4 F 1.181" 30.0 J H .316" 8.0 G .132" 3.4 G .157" 4.0 J .278" 7.1

Original ABR-1 ABR-1 Nashville Bridge Replacement Parts Replacement Parts Replacement Parts

Saddles & screws Saddles are unnotched brass. Saddles & screws Saddles are unnotched brass. Saddles & screws Saddles are unnotched zinc. Order saddles and screws together to ensure the Order saddles and screws together to ensure the Order saddles and screws together to ensure the correct thread match. Sets of 6. correct thread match. Sets of 6. correct thread match. Sets of 6. Set Set, 3+ Set Set, 3+ Set Set, 3+ #4505 Saddles, chrome $5.90 $5.01 #4619-N Saddles, nickel...... $16.95 $14.41 #4568 Saddles, nickel ...... $5.39 $4.58 #4505-N Saddle, nickel $5.90 $5.01 #4619-G Saddles, gold ...... $18.95 $16.11 #4568-BR Saddles, unplated $5.04 $4.28 #4505-G Saddles, gold $7.36 $6.26 #4620-N Screws, nickel ...... $5.95 $4.70 #4567 Screws, chrome ...... $5.82 $4.60 #4606 Screws, chrome $6.06 $4.79 #4620-G Screws, gold ...... $7.95 $6.28 #4567-N Screws, nickel ...... $5.30 $4.19 #4606-N Screws, nickel $5.69 $4.50 Each Each, 3+ Each Each, 3+ #4606-G Screws, gold $7.70 $6.08 Saddle retainer wire #4627 $1.15 $0.91 Saddle retainer wire #4569 $1.15 $0.91 Saddle retainer clips Posts & thumbwheels Set Set, 3+ Posts & thumbwheels Set Set, 3+ #4504 Set of 6 $3.53 M4 x .7 thread, #4622-C Chrome $3.95 $3.12 M4 x .7 thread, #4570 Chrome $3.77 $2.98 Studs & bushings sets of 2. sets of 2. Set Set, 3+ #4622-N Nickel $3.95 $3.12 #4570-N Nickel $3.71 $2.93 M5 x .8 thread, #4503 Chrome $8.20 $7.30 #4622-G Gold $4.95 $3.91 #4570-G Gold $5.17 $4.08 sets of 2. #4503-N Nickel $8.20 $7.30 #4503-G Gold $9.85 $8.77

Gotoh Tune-o-matic Bridge A modern version for solidbody guitar, with NEW intonation screws retained by mini hex nuts. Thread The metal saddles are notched. Available with standard mounting posts or with threaded Detective thumb wheel studs and bushings. String Saddle Post Post for Guitars ® New! Relic finish options have an aged look, spread radius spacing threads Thread Detective made made to better match the hardware on your #0167 2-1/16" 12" 2-29/32" M4 x .7 this guitar version of their #1511 2-1/16" 12" 2-29/32" M8 x 1.25 vintage guitar. famous thread identifier tool specially for StewMac. It covers both male and With standard posts Each Each, 3+ A female, US and import guitar parts, many you F H #0167 Chrome ...... $22.00 $19.58 won’t find on a hardware store’s thread checker. B J #0167-N Nickel ...... $22.00 $19.58 Visit stewmac.com for a list of included threads. E #0167-G Gold ...... $29.39 $26.16 C NEW #0167-RN Relic nickel $33.61 $29.91 “Guitars and parts are made all over the world, and you never know what’ll walk into your shop. D G K This quick way to check threads makes the work With studs/bushings Each Each, 3+ inch mm inch mm inch mm a whole lot easier.” —Matt Brooker A 2.913" 74.0 E 1.181" 30.0 J .355" 9.0 L #1511 Chrome ...... $24.20 $21.54 B .545" 13.8 F .630" 16.0 K .551" 14.0 #1511-N Nickel ...... $24.20 $21.54 guitar repairman/StewMac tech advisor C 2.047" 52.0 G .157" 4.0 L .897" 22.8 D .421" 10.7 H .234" 5.9 M .436" 11.1 M #1511-G Gold ...... $32.41 $28.84 #1809 $49.98

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Tailpiece pivots on ball-end locking studs Adjustable Wraparound Bridge An affordable reproduction of the first combo Pigtail Wraparound Bridge bridge/tailpiece with individually adjustable Bridge/tailpiece made of lightweight aluminum for saddles. The ’70s original brought accurate into- ® ® tone, with a low profile to solve high string action nation to LP Junior and SG Junior solidbodies. problems. Allen screws adjust the bridge angle, Two alignment screws adjust overall intonation. and the unnotched metal saddles have individual Height-adjustable mounting studs and threaded ® knurled bushings included. The strings load from Bridge locks to intonation. TonePros studs recommended. the front of the die-cast base. studs for stability String spread Saddle radius Stud spacing 2-1/16" 12" 3-1/4" String Saddle Stud Stud spread radius spacing threads A Gotoh 510 Bridge & Tailpiece 2-3/64" 12" 3-1/4" M8 x 1.25 inch mm A unique bridge and stop tailpiece set for C A 3.970" 100.8 A B .320" 8.1 inch mm solidbodies. Lightweight for tone, both mount B C .858" 21.8 A 3.224" 81.9 D D 2.062" 52.4 B B 1.031" 26.2 on height-adjustable studs in threaded bush- E .245" 6.2 C .312" 7.9 ings. The zinc bridge is designed for abso- G F 3.220" 81.8 D 2.040" 51.8 G .515" 13.1 C E .290" 7.4 F D lute stability: Allen screws lock the adjust- E H F 3.926" 99.7 Each Each, 3+ E G .650" 16.5 able saddles, the studs, and the overall bridge G H .780" 19.8 angle. The saddles have small starter notches. #4507 Chrome $89.95 $80.06 J J .470" 11.9 F The aluminum tailpiece pivots on unique ball-end #4507-N Nickel $89.95 $80.06 Each Each, 3+ threaded locking studs for straight string pull, and #0401 Chrome $36.92 $32.86 it won’t fall off when the strings are removed. See #0401-G Gold $39.92 $35.53 full specs at stewmac.com. String Saddle Post Stud Threaded locking top Hardware spread radius spacing threads ® Bridge 2-1/16" 12" 2-29/32" M8 x 1.25 ™ Locking Studs Tailpiece 2-1/16" 3-1/4" M8 x 1.25 Hipshot Baby Grand Bridge The top of each stud tightens for Each Each, 3+ improved stability and tone. Your #5739 Bridge, chrome ...... $84.65 $71.95 A distinctive aluminum bridge/tailpiece with tailpiece won’t fall off during string #5739-G Bridge, gold ...... $95.25 $80.96 notched saddles and individual intonation screws. #5738 Tailpiece, chrome $41.92 $35.63 Allen screws adjust the bridge angle. Height- changes. Set of two, with bushings. #5738-G Tailpiece, gold $52.64 $44.74 adjustable 5/16-24 studs have locking nuts for With 5/16-24 bushings stability. Bushings and Allen wrenches included. #5634 Chrome $38.84 #5737 Set, chrome $121.51 Save $5.06 C Each Each, 3+ #5634-N Nickel $38.84 #5737-G Set, gold $141.97 Save $5.92 #5846 Chrome $87.82 $78.16 With M8 x 1.25 bushings String Saddle Stud Stud D A #5635-N Nickel $38.84 spread radius spacing threads 2-3/32" 11-1/2" 3-1/4" 5/16-24 E F inch mm inch mm B A .440" 11.2 D .245" 6.2 A B .750" 19.0 E .238" 6.0 C .514" 13.1 F 1.110" 28.2 inch mm A 4.050" 102.9 B G B 1.85" 47.0 C .268" 6.8 D 2.070" 52.6 E 3.258" 82.8 C H F .270" 6.9 D J G 1.390" 35.3 H .445" 11.3 J .985" 25.0 E Wilkinson/Gotoh Schaller Signum Bridge F Adjustable Bridge/Tailpiece Meticulously designed with locking studs for B Two adjustable saddles provide basic intonation; rich dynamic tone and improved sustain. Allen screws compensate overall string length. Comfortable to the player’s hand and looks Strings load from the front. Height-adjustable M8 great on any solidbody guitar. Intonation is Vintage specs A x 1.25 studs with locking screws included. adjustable on each saddle, and overall using String spread Saddle radius Stud spacing two allen screws. Includes ergonomically- Pigtail inch mm 1-15/16" 12" 3-1/4" shaped wrench for trouble-free locking, an A .875" 22.2 A allen wrench, and two lengths of allen screws ’50s Stud Bushings B .515" 13.1 inch mm A 3.966" 100.7 for a flawless appearance after installation. The same material and dimensions as the bushings B B .750" 19.0 C .312" 7.9 found in ’50s and ’60s Gibson solidbodies. Popular C String Saddle Stud Post G D .280" 7.1 spread radius spacing threads as direct replacements for the zinc bushings used D E E 3.222" 81.8 F 1.930" 49.0 2-3/64" 12" 3-1/4" 5/16-24 in modern Gibsons. Tightly toleranced 5/16-24 H G .444" 11.3 F A threads give bridge and tailpiece studs a more snug H .990" 25.1 inch mm fit. Made of unplated steel, for authentic tone and B A 3.93" 99.9 Each Each, 3+ B .94" 23.9 enhanced resonance. Studs not included. #5169 Nickel $50.60 $45.03 C 2.07" 52.5 E D 3.22" 81.8 #5682 Set of 2 $10.00 C E .75" 19.0 F .44" 11.2 F

D inch mm Set Set, 3+ A Replacement Studs & Bushings Set Set, 3+ A .291" 7.4 #0185 Chrome $99.78 $89.80 B B .285" 7.2 M8 x 1.25 studs with knurled #0186 Chrome $9.37 $7.96 C .444" 11.3 #0185-N Nickel $99.78 $89.80 D .990" 25.1 bushings, for bridges and stop #0186-N Nickel $9.10 $7.73 C Gold #0185-G $119.28 $107.35 tailpieces. Set of 2. #0186-G Gold $9.73 $8.27 D

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® Gotoh ‘Stop’ Tailpiece Bridges for Tele Bar tailpiece for solidbody guitars, with height- 0090 adjustable metric (M8 x 1.25) or U.S. (5/16-24) Gotoh threaded mounting studs and knurled bushings. Traditional 3-1/4" post spacing. Modern Bridges for Tele® Bridge A inch mm Original style stamped- A 3.250" 82.6 ® B for Tele steel bridges to ﬁt a B .700" 17.8 ® C .306" 7.8 A beeﬁer bridge with a Tele lead pickup. Both C D 4.000" 101.6 D E .280" 7.1 solid brass baseplate and models have adjustable saddle height and through- G F 2.030" 51.6 G .990" 25.1 Allen-adjustable brass body string mounting. Chrome-plated; mounting F H .444" 11.3 saddles. For through- screws included. A E H body string attachment. Mounting screws in- Satin chrome B cluded. 2-1/8" string spread. baseplate With 5/16-24 stud thread Each Each, 3+ Each Each, 3+ #5850 Chrome ...... $18.71 $16.65 #0025 Chrome $55.75 $47.39 C #0025-B Black $65.87 $55.99 E #5850-N Nickel ...... $18.71 $16.65 H #5850-G Gold ...... $25.97 $23.11 #0025-G Gold $68.50 $58.22 F A G NEW #5850-RN Relic nickel ...... $39.13 $34.83 D B Saddles only Chrome- J With M8 x 1.25 stud thread Each Each, 3+ plated brass saddles with #4583 With 3 early #0168 Chrome ...... $18.71 $16.65 screws and springs. #0168-N Nickel ...... $18.71 $16.65 ’50s style ungrooved 13/32" saddle width. unplated Allen- K #0168-G Gold ...... $25.97 $23.11 L G Set of 6. Hardware NEW #0168-RN Relic nickel...... $39.13 $34.83 #0043 adjustable brass inch mm inch mm A 2.120" 53.8 G 2.920" 74.2 F inch mm saddles. 2-1/8" string $41.59 B .496" 12.6 H 3.375" 85.7 A 3.140" 79.8 D C .312" 7.9 J .227" 5.8 B 2.125" 54.0 spread. E D 1.662" 42.2 K .400" 10.2 C C .774" 19.7 Each Each, 3+ E 2.538" 64.5 L 3.009" 76.4 D 2.920" 74.2 F .796" 20.2 E .260" 6.6 $35.52 $31.61 F 2.900" 73.7 G 4.000" 101.6 A H .375" 9.5 Gotoh Aluminum ‘Stop’ Tailpiece H J J .119" 3.0 B 2-3 ounces lighter in weight, like the originals; strings can be installed from the front or back. Wilkinson Includes height-adjustable metric (M8 x 1.25) D or U.S. (5/16-24) threaded mounting studs with Adjustable G F knurled bushings. 3-1/4" stud spacing. Bridge 3-saddle C E H A for Tele® fne-tune bridge inch mm A 3.250" 82.6 #0090 With six ’70s- B A 3-saddle bridge B .700" 17.8 style nickel-plated C .312" 7.9 that plays in tune! K C D 4.000" 101.6 grooved saddles. Allen- E .280" 7.1 A locking pivot J D G F 2.025" 51.4 screw in the center adjustable string height. G .990" 25.1 inch mm inch mm H .444" 11.3 2-5/32" string spread. A .850" 21.6 F .796" 20.2 of each saddle allows B .520" 13.2 G 3.400" 86.4 F H E precise intonation ad- Each Each, 3+ C 1.678" 42.6 H .289" 7.3 Stud thread Each Each, 3+ D 2.150" 54.6 J 3.034" 77.1 justment. The unplated brass saddles have Allen- $29.24 $26.02 E 2.868" 72.8 K .386" 9.8 #5851 Chrome, 5/16-24 ...... $35.35 $30.05 adjustable height and 2-5/32" string spread. Screws #5851-N Nickel, 5/16-24 .... $35.35 $30.05 included. Full specs at stewmac.com. #5740 Chrome, M8 x 1.25... $35.35 $30.05 Each Each, 3+ #5740-N Nickel, M8 x 1.25 $35.35 $30.05 #5071 $62.96 $56.03

Short Bridge for Tele® Combine the distinctive tone Gotoh In-Tune and sustain of Compensated Compensated vintage-style Bridge Saddles Bridge Saddles ungrooved Tele® for Tele® for Tele® brass saddles with They look original, but play in tune! Improved intonation for vintage bridges any pickup configuration. This versatile bridge ® lets you load the strings through the body The problem with vintage Tele saddles is that they A set that retains the vintage look and tone, but or at the back of the bridge. The stamped weren’t designed for accurate intonation. These helps improve traditional 3-saddle Tele guitar steel baseplate matches the vintage Fender Gotoh replacements provide precise tuning while bridge intonation. This unique set includes three 4-screw footprint. keeping the vintage look. Unique grooves molded polished unplated brass saddles that are specially C Allen wrench and into these saddles move each string’s point of angled for improved intonation. Chrome height mounting screws in- A contact for more exact intonation than traditional screws, springs and intonation screws included. cluded. 2-1/8" string D barrel saddles. Choose brass for traditional Tele Similar to the saddles installed on the Danny ® spread. twang or titanium for rich harmonic overtones Gatton signature series Tele guitar. B E and long sustain. Gotoh’s In-Tune saddles fit any Set Set, 3+ 4588-C Chrome vintage-style Tele bridge. Saddles are reversible and #5167 $14.55 $11.49 Each Each, 3+ G can be used in any position. Set of three includes $39.90 $35.51 F inch mm inch mm steel intonation screws and springs. Set Won’t fit Fender American A .475" 12.1 E 2.128" 54.1 Standard mounting screw B .311" 7.9 F .390" 9.9 #5168-T Titanium $53.40 C 2.560" 65.0 G 3.000" 76.2 Tele ® is a registered trademark of Fender Musical Instruments Corp. spacing. #5168-B Brass ...... $24.10 D 1.460" 37.1

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‘Hardtail’ solidbody bridges

Tremolo Schaller Gotoh Routing Roller Bridge Hardtail Bridge 1110 For solidbodies. Templates For solidbody guitars with Roller saddles are Our 3/16" clear acrylic through-body string mount- adjustable for 2" templates take the guess- ing, including non-tremolo to 2-3/16" spacing, work out of accurate Strat.® Brass base plate and individu- plus string height and intonation. Cam screw locks tremolo placement. ally adjustable saddles; 2-1/16" string spread. them to the grooved baseplate for stability. Strings Instructions included. Screws included. mount at the rear. 1/8"-thick baseplate shim sup- Each Each, 3+ #1110 For traditional Strat® and Wilkinson/Gotoh #0179 Chrome $45.95 $39.06 plied for extra height Each Each, 3+ tremolos; set of 2 for front/rear cavities $13.75 if needed. #0179-B Black $55.35 $47.05 #1118 For Floyd Rose,® Schaller or Golden Age; #0577 Chrome $84.60 $71.91 #0179-G Gold $57.75 $49.09 Screws #0577-B Black $96.91 $82.37 set of 2 for front/rear cavities $18.75 included. Replacement saddles with screws ® #0577-G Gold $118.36 $100.61 #1119 Recessed front cavity for Floyd Rose, and springs. 13/32" width. Chrome, Schaller or Golden Age (extra arm travel) $19.55 A set of 6. #0015 $42.63 B A #1087 Complete set $46.84 Save $5.21 B inch mm C inch mm A .807" 20.5 A 2.953" 75.0 B .866" 22.0 B 2.063" 52.4 C 1.955" 49.7 C 1.200" 30.5 D .466" 11.8 Locking Nut C D D 1.654" 42.0 E 2.060" 52.3 E 2.638" 67.0 ® F 2.855" 72.5 For Floyd Rose and E F .433" 11.0 Golden Age Tremolo D E Strat® is a registered Hardware R4-style locking nut with F trademark of Fender string clamps, through-neck F Musical Instruments mounting screws, and Corporation. peghead string retainer bar. 14" string radius. Hipshot™ 1-11/16" wide; 1-7/16" string spread. Precise neck Graph Tech modification is required. Hardtail Bridge Each Each, 3+ Crafted from solid brass, #2120 Chrome $15.75 $14.02 Saddles for guitars with through-body #2120-B Black $16.25 $14.46 Play longer and harder without breaking strings string mounting. The forged steel #2120-G Gold $18.75 $16.69 Resonant high density polymer saddles, impreg- adjust able saddles have 2-1/16" string spread, nated with Teflon® to help reduce string breakage. and the baseplate is 1/8" thick at the front edge. Micro lube action is 500% more slippery than Locking Nut Replacement Parts 1-3/4" mounting screw spacing. Screws and ® graphite. Sets of 6, with screws and springs. Locking nut parts for Floyd Rose and Golden Age Allen wrench included. Locking Tremolo are interchangeable. Each Each, 3+ #3550 Chrome $75.90 $67.55 Saddle width x length x height ® Each #3550-B Black $75.90 $67.55 ® ® 2122 For Floyd Rose #1871 For Strat /Tele #1340 Clamp screw, black ..$0.28 #3550-G Gold $100.14 $89.12 7/16" x 13/16" x 1/4" 1339 #1339 Neck screw, black ....$0.38 A 5/16" height adjustment screws 2124 B #3089 For Strat®/Tele® 1340 For Golden Age Tremolo Each C 2123 #2123 Clamp screw, black ..$0.22 inch mm 13/32" x 13/16" x 7/32" A 2.862" 72.7 5/16" height adjustment screws #2124 Neck screw, black.....$0.35 B 1.754" 44.6 E C .877" 22.3 Set, Set, 3+ #2122 Clamp, chrome ...... $0.98 D D 1.033" 26.2 E 1.496" 38.0 #1871 and #3089 include 5/8" per model per model #2122-B Clamp, black ...... $1.08 ® F .416" 10.6 intonation screws for Strat, plus $42.30 $35.95 #2122-G Clamp, gold ...... $1.19 F G 2.512" 63.8 3/4" intonation screws for Tele.® G H .400" 10.2 J 2.080" 52.8 H K K .306" 7.8 String Saver J No Classics™ Saddles woodworking! Stainless steel saddles for ® Strat® and Tele.® Teflon®-lube Top-Loading polymer inserts give traditional tonal bite plus q Hardtail Bridge Locking Nut Shims For solidbodies. The reduced string breakage. A versatile set of 8 bronze shims (two each of .004", strings attach through Set of 6 with screws, springs and Allen wrench. .006", .016" and .024" thicknesses) for fine height holes in the steel base, A Set includes 5/16" height adjustment screws, 5/8" intonation ® ® ® adjustment of Floyd Rose locking nuts. You can below the intonation C B screws for Strat, and 3/4" intonation screws for Tele. use these specially shaped shims to set string height screws. Allen-adjust- Saddle width x length x height Set Set, 3+ at the treble and bass sides independently. They 13/32" x 13/16" x 13/64" #4756 $51.49 $47.89 able saddle height. D F also work with our #2120 locking nut. 1-31/32" (50mm) Teflon® is a registered trademark of DuPont. Set Set, 3+ string spread; #2125 $4.95 $3.91 mounting screws E G Learn pro tremolo setups included. H with Dan Erlewine’s DVDs #5303 Chrome inch mm inch mm Maintenance & Setup: Each Each, 3+ A 3.080" 78.2 E 2.624" 66.7 Electric Guitars & Basses B 1.969" 50.0 F 1.700" 43.2 $18.90 $16.06 C .312" 7.9 G .125" 3.2 See page 96 D 1.437" 36.5 H .570" 14.5 68 USA & Canada call toll-free 800-848-2273 • Order online at stewmac.com Guitar Tremolos

Schaller Locking Tremolo System A high quality upgrade of the original Floyd Rose,® with hardened pivot-edge inserts, adjustable arm tension, original-style saddles with plain-end string mounting, and original R2 (1-5/8") locking nut. Includes studs and bushings, old-style wood-thread studs, springs, claw, peghead string retainer and Allen wrenches. The brass block is 1-5/8" deep. Guitar body and neck routing is required ® for new installations. Each Each, 3+ Traditional Tremolo for Strat® String spread #1270 Chrome $129.22 $115.01 Tried-and-true 1950s technology! Traditional 2-1/8" #1270-B Black $137.52 $122.39 adjustable steel saddles and 2-7/32" string spread. Saddle radius #1270-G Gold $154.42 $137.43 14" Includes screws, steel block, five springs with Stud spacing Replacement parts, page 71 mounting claw, Allen wrench and 10-32 thread 2-15/16" arm with plastic knob. Each Each, 3+ #1264 Chrome $67.98 $60.50 Complete #1264-B Black $82.65 $73.56 Wilkinson/Gotoh VS-100N Tremolo #1264-G Gold $83.86 $74.64 A high quality ﬂoating tremolo designed to improve tuning stability NEW #1264-RC Relic chrome $87.05 $77.47 and sustain for American Standard Strat® and Strat® Plus guitars. Saddles Steel, set of 6 with screws and springs. Height-adjustable stainless steel saddles lock to the hardened #0047 $25.70 steel baseplate. Threaded studs and bushings, springs, claw, Allen Hardware Bridge mounting screw #3349 Chrome $0.50 ea. wrenches and adjustable stainless steel arm included. 2-1/8" string 3.5mm roundhead. #3349-B Black $0.52 ea. spread; 2-3/16" stud spacing. Each Each, 3+ #3349-G Gold $0.81 ea. For other installations, see our #1110 #3533 Chrome $94.94 $84.50 Tension spring #1513 $2.15 body cavity routing template, page 68. #3533-B Black $108.74 $96.78 Spring mounting claw #1512 $2.56 Replacement arms at stewmac.com #3533-G Gold $114.33 $101.75 Tremolo arm 10-32 thread. Each Each, 3+ #1515 Chrome with white knob $6.03 $5.13 #1515-B Black with black knob $7.74 $6.58 #1515-G Gold with white knob $9.81 $8.34 Precision saddle Wilkinson/Gotoh VSVG Vintage Tremolo adjustment A screw Designed for enhanced sustain and better reliability. The baseplate holes are elongated so the screws won’t bind, for smooth, accurate B return to pitch. For tuning stability, the string mounting holes are E G staggered in the steel block for more consistent string angle over

C the adjustable locking bent-steel saddles. Springs, spring claw, arm D F with white plastic knob, mounting screws, saddle adjustment screw inch mm inch mm inch mm A 3.278" 83.3 D 2.210" 56.1 F 2.930" 74.4 and Allen wrenches are Each Each, 3+ B .920" 23.4 E 1.576" 40.0 G 1.647" 41.8 C .440" 11.2 included. 2-1/8" string #3534 Nickel $108.15 $96.25 spread. #3534-B Black* $125.25 $111.47 #3534-G Gold $129.15 $114.94 *Black tremolo has black plastic arm knob.

The most ® whammy Locking Tremolo ® per dollar! All the dive-bombing, whammying and ﬁne-tuning functionality of the Floyd Rose® (most of the parts are interchangeable), for nearly Bridge and Tremolo half the price. The fully adjustable steel bridge includes arm, studs for Jazzmaster® with bushings, springs with claw, R4-style (1-11/16") locking nut and Jaguar® with peghead string retainer, and Allen wrenches. Original-style Authentic saddles have plain-end string mounting. 1-1/4" block depth. Body surf-era technology! and neck routing required for new installations. High quality steel pivoting bridge and spring- String spread Each Each, 3+ action tremolo, as originally designed for Jaguar® 2-1/8" #2110 Chrome $88.90 $79.12 and Jazzmaster® solidbody guitars. Chrome bridges Saddle radius #2110-B Black $91.90 $81.79 pivot on Allen height-adjustable posts. 2-3/16" 14" #2110-G Gold $102.90 $91.58 Min. stud spacing string spread and 2-7/8" post spacing, with bushings 2-15/16" Replacement parts, page 71 for installation in the guitar. Saddle intonation is individually adjustable. The chrome tremolos install over routed body cavities. Includes screws and removable arm with white plastic knob. Also Each Each, 3+ The Key #0022 $14.95 $13.31 features a tremolo lock button and adjustable Accurate intonation for spring tension. ® Each Each, 3+ original Floyd Rose® tremolo For original Floyd Rose. Won’t work on Golden Age Locking #1301 Bridge $27.20 $24.75 Slip the Key over the tremolo string lock screw, loosen #1303 Tremolo $38.50 $35.03 Tremolo, Ibanez Edge, Ibanez the saddle mounting screw, and get ﬁngertip control Lo-Profile, or Schaller Locking of the saddle position, for more accurate intonation. Tremolo.

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Orders received by 4pm EST weekdays are shipped the same day 69 Guitar Tremolos Great combination! ® ® Vibramate Order a Locking Adapter Kits for Bigsby Vibratos Roller Bridge with Brilliant new easy no-drill solutions for guitars with Vibrato a Bigsby B70 or U.S. or metric stop tailpiece mounting bushings. tailpieces B50 vibrato Felt pads protect the guitar’s finish. Made of high Low-friction roller grade polished aluminum for stability and tone. saddles are a perfect For USA Bigsbys only (won’t Original equipment on famous guitars for half a match for smooth fit B50 or B70); supplied century. The legendary hand-assembled Bigsby vibrato action. with mounting screws. vibrato features a string mounting bar foating on See #5276 bridge Vibrato not low-friction needle bearings, for accurate return to details on page 64. included. pitch. Each model has a sand-cast aluminum frame Chrome finish only. and stainless steel arm. Made in USA. With Bigsby B70 Set Mount a See #4929 Chrome* $156.70 Save $8.25 ® Bigsby Vibramate With Bigsby B50 Set without V7-LP at left #4933 Chrome* $142.45 Save $7.50 drilling Kit for *Vibrato is polished aluminum. your guitar Bigsby B7 Fits Les Paul® and thin archtops. #4953 Aluminum $58.25 ® Licensed #4953-G Gold ...... $83.50 Bigsby B7 Vibrato Imported Vibratos Model B7 is designed to fit thin (1-1/2" to 2-1/4") V5 Kit for Bigsby B5 Lower-priced versions of classic Bigsbys archtops, or carved-top solidbodies such as Smooth action and die-cast aluminum frame Fits flat-face solidbodies. Gibson® Les Pauls.® It mounts with six supplied #4951 Aluminum $58.25

Hardware screws; two attach to the guitar top. #4951-G Gold ...... $83.50 Each Each, 3+ Bigsby B70 #5464 Polished aluminum $183.32 $170.49 Vibrato

Vibramate® adapters

#5464-G Gold ...... $266.65 $247.98 q ft stop tailpiece bushings Bigsby B5 Vibrato V5-ST Short Tail For flat-face solidbody guitars. Money-saving Bigsby licensed Installs on the top of the guitar vibrato for thin (1-1/2" to 2-1/4") archtops Kit for Bigsby B5 ® ® With clearance for large with four supplied screws. or solidbodies such as Gibson Les Paul. Two of the pickguards on classic four supplied screws mount to the guitar top. The SG® solidbodies. string tension bar has nylon washers for smooth #4949 Aluminum $58.25 Each Each, 3+ operation. Each Each, 3+ #4949-G Gold ...... $83.50 #5462 Polished aluminum $158.32 $147.24 #4928 Polished aluminum $135.00 $125.55 #5462-G Gold ...... $241.78 $224.86 #4928-G Gold ...... $208.35 $193.77 Save! Bigsby with matching Vibramate® Bigsby B5 with For flat-face solidbodies. Vibramate® #4952 Aluminum $205.74 V5 kit Save $10.83 Bigsby B50 Tremolo Arm Vibrato Bigsby B5 with For large-pickguard SG.® TensionSpring Vibramate® #4956 Aluminum $205.74 Loose floppy Strat® V5-ST kit Save $10.83 tremolo arm? Drop ® Money-saving licensed import version of the Bigsby B7 with For Les Paul and thin archtops. this little ball bear- famous B5, for flat-face solidbodies. Installs with Vibramate® #4954 Aluminum $231.91 ing and heavy-duty four supplied screws. V7-LP kit Save $9.66 coil spring into the Each Each, 3+ #4954-G Gold ...... $336.14 mounting hole and reinstall the arm. Voila—it #4932 Polished aluminum $120.00 $111.60 Save $14.01 swings smoothly and stays where you want it. No #4932-G Gold ...... $172.50 $160.42 more flop, works like new! For original-style Strat® tremolos only, #1516 $4.95 Vibramate® Spoiler™ including the #1264 Gotoh on page 69. This simple bracket makes Won’t work with Wilkinson/Gotoh tremolos. Hipshot™ Tremsetter Bigsby restringing a lot easier! Tremolo stabilizer Slip it in place and install The adjustable Tremsetter your strings in the Spoiler’s re turns a tremolo to an exact notches in seconds. No tools neutral position, automatically. needed—fits any Bigsby. No Your guitar stays in tune after wrapping the strings around aggressive diving and bending, Bigsby stringing the roller bar; no kinking the fine tuning is fast and accurate, made easy! ends to fit over the pins. The Makes a tricky job easy and tuning a single string won’t smoothness and feel of the vi- Tremolo Spring Installer affect the others. Easy no-rout installa- brato is maintained. Polished tion. Works with Fender, Floyd Rose,® Protect your fingers and your guitar, and save your stainless steel with a tasteful Wilkinson, Ibanez and Golden Age pliers for more appropriate jobs. This simple steel factory-installed look. trem olos. Instructions included. hook is the right length to make stubborn tremolo #4948 Stainless $36.50 spring installations easy. 6" long. Each Each, 3+ Each, 6+ #4948-G Gold $54.95 #0579 $6.65 #0159 $39.55 $35.20 $32.04

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Locking tremolo parts Archtop guitar tailpieces Archtop guitar bridges “Trapeze” tailpieces have a short mounting plate Fine hardwoods for 1338 for thin archtop guitars, or a long plate for deep- 2116 warm acoustic Archtop bodied instruments. They are hinged to adapt tone Guitar 2113 1337 to a variety of bridge heights. Screws included. 2109 Bridge 1551 A fine quality polished bridge with 2119 contoured base. The 13"-radius saddle 1345 1343 2117 (compensated for wound G) can be notched for Thin string spreads from 1-11/16" to 2-3/16". Height adjusts from ® Floyd Rose and Golden Age Locking Tremolo Body 1-1/16" to 1-1/4". Posts and thumbwheels are nickel-plated. parts are interchangeable, except as noted. Tailpiece Each Each, 3+ Each, 6+ For Floyd Rose® Each The design found on A (This side faces fretboard) #0193 Ebony #1338 Saddle mounting screw ...... $0.27 Gibson® thin hollowbody guitars Top edge of guitar $22.25 $19.80 $18.02 #1337 String lock insert ...... $1.35 ® A such as the ES-335, utilizing B #1551 Fine tuner screw ...... $1.55 #0194 Rosewood F a die-cast string mounting bar. C $22.25 $19.80 $18.02 (Won’t fit Golden Age tremolo) C B 1-15/16" string spread; extends E D G (bass) (treble) inch mm inch mm #1343 String lock screw for A .340" 8.6 E .430" 10.9 E 5-1/2" over the top of the guitar. Schaller or Floyd Rose® II ...... $2.50 B 3.550" 90.2 F 5.340" 135.6 D Screw-mounted strap button C .575" 14.6 G .370" 9.4 (Won’t fit Golden Age tremolo) inch mm required (see page 72). F D 2.980" 75.7 #1345 String lock screw, original $2.75 A 2.000" 50.8 B 1.438" 36.5 Each Each, 3+ For Golden Age Tremolo Each C .967" 24.6 D 1.342" 34.1 #0189 Chrome $32.86 $25.96 Tune-o-matic #2116 Saddle mount screw ...... $0.22 E .671" 17.0 #0189-G Gold $41.79 $33.01 Hardware #2109 String lock insert ...... $0.85 F .568" 14.4 Archtop Bridge #2119 Fine tuner screw ...... $0.63 Gibson-style bridge with #2117 String lock screw ...... $0.52 contoured rosewood base and adjustable Top edge intonation. The height is thumbwheel- Saddles with string lock inserts and lock of guitar A B adjustable from 1" to 1-1/4". Saddles are notched. screws. Set of 6. Set Set, 3+ A #2113 Chrome $19.98 $17.78 E F String Saddle Post Post C B spread radius spacing threads #2113-B Black $21.78 $19.38 H C 2-3/64" 12" 2-29/32" M4 x .7 #2113-G Gold $26.59 $23.67 G D Kluson D Each Each, 3+ Each, 6+ Archtop Tailpiece #3958 Nickel inch mm F A Deco design that fits deep- A .653" 16.6 $32.88 $29.26 $26.63 B 1.272" 32.3 E bodied guitars and extends 5" inch mm inch mm #3958-G Gold Tremolo Arm for Floyd Rose® C 1.230" 31.2 over the instrument’s top. The D 1.070" 27.2 A 2.900" 73.7 D .421" 10.7 $43.62 $38.82 $35.33 Adjustable swing tensioning nut. E .830" 21.1 B .437" 11.1 E 5.420" 137.7 distinctive brass string mounting F .500" 12.7 C 2.047" 52.0 F .425" 10.8 Includes mounting coupling. Fits bar has 2-1/16" string spread. The G .415" 10.5 ® ® H 2.500" 63.5 original Floyd Rose , Floyd Rose II, mounting plate has a 11/32"-dia- Resists string wear ® Brightens tone Schaller Floyd Rose and Golden Age meter endpin hole. locking tremolo. #0230-N Nickel $36.00 Archtop Each Each, 3+ #0230-G Gold .... $48.00 Guitar Bridge #1269 Satin chrome $15.85 $14.11 #1269-B Black ...... $16.30 $14.51 With Bone Saddle #1269-G Gold ...... $19.90 $17.71 Machined rosewood bridge with ® contoured base, featuring a lightweight solid Archtop bone saddle to brighten tone and resist string wear. Studs and Bushings 13"-radius saddle is compensated for wound G, and can be ® Guitar Tailpiece For Floyd Rose and notched for string spreads from 2-1/16" to 2-21/64". Center Golden Age locking Precisely machined from solid unstained height is adjustable from 57/64" to 1-7/64". Posts and thumb- tremolos. Black studs ebony for natural acoustic jazz guitar sound. wheels are nickel-plated. Each Each, 3+ with 11/32" x 25/64" Designed by renowned luthier Bob Benedetto. A #0192 $22.95 $20.43 2-11/16" x 7", with 2-1/16" string spread; for use (This side faces fretboard) brass bushings. Set of 2. Set Set, 3+ with a Benedetto tailpiece fastener. Luthiers: do inch mm #2118 $4.58 $4.08 B A .312" 7.9 your own polishing and save! B 3.420" 86.9 Archtop Bridge Each C .586" 14.9 Fitting Jig C D 2.900" 73.7 #5270 Polished ...... $159.00 E 5.850" 148.6 matches bridge feet #5272 Unpolished $108.69 D F .410" 10.4 curvature to your arched guitar top. F See page 30 Peghead String Retainer Bar Benedetto Archtop Tailpiece Fastener E 14" radius, 1-29/32" long. 1-1/8" screw Strong stranded steel with black nylon spacing; black screws included. coating, brass ends, and adjustment Flattop jazz guitar tailpiece Each Each, 3+ nuts. Attaches to the guitar’s endpin. #2121 Chrome $2.89 $2.57 Each, 3+ Selmer Tailpiece #2121-B Black $3.09 $2.75 #3632 6-7/8" length Each per model #2121-G Gold $3.33 $2.96 #3636 7-3/4" length $11.92 $9.42 Embossed 1930s Selmer-style tailpiece with authentic polished faceted ebony insert, protective red leather padding, and studs Allen Wrenches Archtop for string mounting. This tailpiece extends For Golden Age locking Tailpiece Blank 4-1/4", and has 2-1/4" mounting depth. tremolo and all Floyd Rose® For making your own Polished unplated stamped brass; screws models. #3001 2.5mm custom tailpiece. Each Each, 12+ included. Each Each, 3+ #3002 3mm $0.64 each 3" x 9" x 1/2" ebony. #4172 $22.62 $19.91 #1577 $61.95 $55.14

Orders received by 4pm EST weekdays are shipped the same day 71 Each, Each, Guitar control knobs Each 6+ 12+ Strap mounting hardware Dome Knob with set #0169 Chrome $3.71 $3.23 $2.78 screw; for 6mm (Alpha) #0169-B Black $4.89 $4.25 $3.67 Strap Buttons Each Each, 3+ Each, 10+ Ivoroid pot shaft won't fit #0169-G Gold $5.26 $4.58 $3.94 Sets of 2 #0170 Chrome $3.70 $3.18 $2.70 CTS pots) #4936 Ebony $3.15 $2.74 $2.36 with screws. #0170-N Nickel $3.65 $3.14 $2.66 #4937 Ivoroid $3.15 $2.74 $2.36 #0170-B Black $4.70 $4.04 $3.43 NEW #0169-RC Relic chrome $6.91 $6.01 $5.18 #0170-G Gold $4.99 $4.29 $3.64 NEW #0170-RC Relic chrome $6.90 $5.93 $5.04 Ebony Dome Knob with set #0157 Chrome $3.71 $3.23 $2.78 screw, for 1/4" smooth #0157-B Black $5.59 $4.86 $4.19 NEW Strap buttons for Gibson Traditional round tapered pot shaft (CTS) #0157-G Gold $5.89 $5.12 $4.42 buttons, like those found on Gibson® guitars. Set of 2, screws NEW #0157-RC Relic chrome $6.91 $6.01 $5.18 included. Choose relic aluminum for an aged look, perfect Dome for repairing older guitars. Flat Top Knob for Tele® #0166 Chrome $3.71 $3.23 $2.78 Set Set, 3+ Set, 10+ with set screw; for 6mm #0166-B Black $4.89 $4.25 $3.67 #0285-A Polished aluminum $3.70 $3.18 $2.70 (Alpha) pot shaft #0166-G Gold $5.26 $4.58 $3.94 #0285-RA Relic aluminum $4.70 $4.04 $3.43 ® Flat Top Knob for Tele #0190 Chrome $3.71 $3.23 $2.78 Felt washers for strap buttons Package of 10. Flat Top with set screw; for 1/4" #0190-B Black $4.89 $4.25 $3.67 Package, 10+ smooth pot shaft (CTS) #0190-G Gold $5.26 $4.58 $3.94 1/2"-dia meter soft felt to #4018 Cream Package per color protect guitar finishes. #4018-B Black $3.35 $2.95 Speed Knob for coarse- #0554-B Black $3.68 $3.20 $2.76 knurled pot shaft (Alpha) #0554-G Gold $3.68 $3.20 $2.76 #0554-A Amber $3.68 $3.20 $2.76 Dunlop Case-hardened for secure push-button #0554-FB Black $3.68 $3.20 $2.76 Speed Knob for fine- Straplok® on/off. Set of 2. Set Set, 4+ knurled pot shaft (CTS) #0554-FG Gold $3.68 $3.20 $2.76 #0554-FA Amber $3.68 $3.20 $2.76 System #0246-N Nickel $12.41 $10.05 #0246-B Black $13.80 $11.18 Top Hat Bell Knob for #1194-B Black $3.43 $2.81 $2.37 #0246-G Gold $21.91 $17.75 coarse-knurled pot shaft #1194-G Gold $3.43 $2.81 $2.37 (Alpha) #1194-A Amber $3.43 $2.81 $2.37 Grover Quick-Release Strap Locks Set Set, 3+ Top Hat Bell Knob for fine- #1194-FB Black $3.43 $2.81 $2.37 Spring-action retainers replace #2030 Chrome $14.96 $13.31 knurled pot shaft (CTS) #1194-FG Gold $3.43 $2.81 $2.37 #2030-N Nickel $13.76 $12.25 #1194-FA Amber $3.43 $2.81 $2.37 standard strap buttons to keep your strap #2030-B Black $16.16 $14.38 Top Hat Bell Knob for #1195 Black, Vol. $3.56 $2.92 $2.46 secure. Set of 2. #2030-G Gold $17.36 $15.45 coarse-knurled pot shaft #1197 Black, Tone $3.56 $2.92 $2.46 Buttons only, set of 2: (Alpha) #1206 Gold, Vol. $3.56 $2.92 $2.46 #2031 Chrome $3.40 — #1207 Gold, Tone $3.56 $2.92 $2.46 #2031-N Nickel $3.16 — Top Hat Bell Knob for #1195-F Black, Vol. $3.56 $2.92 $2.46 #2031-B Black $3.66 — fine-knurled pot shaft #1197-F Black,Tone $3.56 $2.92 $2.46 #2031-G Gold $4.34 — (CTS) #1206-F Gold, Vol. $3.56 $2.92 $2.46 #1207-F Gold, Tone $3.56 $2.92 $2.46 Gripper Strap Buttons Knob Position Indicator #4955 Nickel $1.53 $1.25 $1.06 Install with the wide dimension perpendicular to the For speed knob or bell knob #4955-G Gold $2.38 $1.95 $1.64 strap, to prevent slipping. Set of 2, with screws. Set Set, 3+ Set, 6+ #1863 $2.97 $2.41 $2.14 Volume Knob for Strat,® fits #0465 White $2.36 $2.05 $1.77 coarse-knurled (Alpha) or #0465-B Black $2.36 $2.05 $1.77 fine-knurled (CTS) pot shaft #0465-M Mint $2.36 $2.05 $1.77 #0465-P Parchment $2.36 $2.05 $1.77 NEW Acoustic Strap Secure Installs on your strap and threads onto the ® #0466 White $2.36 $2.05 $1.77 Tone Knob for Strat, fits jack to replace the stock button. You can coarse-knurled (Alpha) or #0466-B Black $2.36 $2.05 $1.77 fine-knurled (CTS) pot shaft #0466-M Mint $2.36 $2.05 $1.77 play plugged in or unplugged, knowing your #0466-P Parchment $2.36 $2.05 $1.77 strap can’t slip off. Easy-grip 3/4" diameter. #3520 Amber $1.45 $1.26 $1.09 Toggle Switch Knob for For standard jacks #3521 Cream $1.45 $1.26 $1.09 Switchcraft,™ 8-32 thread #0256 Brass #3522 Black $1.45 $1.26 $1.09 #0260 Stainless steel Toggle Switch Knob for #0524 Cream $1.31 $1.14 $0.98 For metric jacks metric switches; M4 x .7 thread #0524-B Black $1.31 $1.14 $0.98 #0256-M Brass Each Toggle Switch Knob for modern #0514-A Amber $1.31 $1.14 $0.98 #0260-M Stainless steel $14.00 Epiphones; M3.5 x .6 thread #0514-C Cream $1.31 $1.14 $0.98 (Also fits Free-Way switch, page 53) #0514-B Black $1.31 $1.14 $0.98 Pearloid-top Inlaid with white pearloid or genuine abalone. Allen Knob For Lever Switch #5604 White $1.25 $1.02 $0.86 set screw. Fits 6mm (Alpha) pot shaft; won’t fit CTS. Fits .052" x .188" switch lever #5604-B Black $1.25 $1.02 $0.86 Dome Knobs (CRL and Oak Grigsby) #5604-M Mint $1.25 $1.02 $0.86 Each Each, 6+ Each, 12+ Knob for Megaswitch, page 53 #5604-P Parchment $1.25 $1.02 $0.86 #4944 Chrome $7.28 $6.33 $5.46 Pearloid top #4944-B Black $9.24 $8.04 $6.93 #0563 White $1.25 $1.02 $0.86 Knob For Lever Switch fits #4944-G Gold $9.34 $8.13 $7.00 #0563-B Black $1.25 $1.02 $0.86 1.2mm x 3.5mm switch lever #0563-M Mint $1.25 $1.02 $0.86 #4945 Chrome $7.28 $6.33 $5.46 (imported switches) Abalone top #0563-P Parchment $1.25 $1.02 $0.86 (Can’t be shipped #4945-B Black $9.24 $8.04 $6.93 ® outside USA) #4945-G Gold $9.34 $8.13 $7.00 Top Hat Knob for Tele, fits #0120 Black $2.98 $2.59 $2.23 .052" x .188" switch lever (CRL) Top Hat Knob for Tele,® fits 1.2mm Chickenhead Knob Fits coarse- Bevel-top Knob Fits coarse- x 3.5mm switch lever (imports) #0021-B Black $1.98 $1.72 $1.48 knurled (Alpha) pot shaft. knurled (Alpha) pot shaft. #0526 Black #1659 Black for Tele,® fits Barrel Knob #5603 Black $1.59 $1.38 $1.19 Each Each, 6+ Each, 12+ Each Each, 6+ Each, 12+ .052" x .188" switch lever (CRL) $3.23 $2.81 $2.42 $2.57 $2.11 $1.77 Barrel Knob for Tele,® fits 1.2mm x 3.5mm switch lever (imports) #0216 Black $1.59 $1.38 $1.19 Schaller Screw Assortment Knob & Bushing Puller Coarse knurled Fine knurled Solid Important: check the knob shafts on Over 2 pounds of guitar Safely removes stubborn 18 splines 24 splines shaft (Alpha) (CTS) (CTS) your control pots before you order! screws! 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Jack plates & switch plates Pickguard Phillips ovalhead, for use with String mounting ferrules Screws counter sunk pickguards. Electrosocket Each, For mounting the For Fender 1/2" Each 100+ strings through the ® A Tele jack that won’t loosen #0035 Chrome $0.37 $0.19 body of a non-tremolo Held securely in place by two #0035-B Black $0.49 $0.25 solidbody guitar, or a 0173 screws, this unique jack mount #0035-G Gold $0.63 $0.33 solidbody bass. #0174 Stainless $0.42 $0.22 accepts a standard 1/4" Switch- For Guitar Sets of 6 (required mounting hole craft™ jack (3/8 x 32 thread, not NEW #0035-RN Relic nickel $0.37 $0.19 diameter is listed). #0173 is flanged; #0196 is included). It fits a standard 7/8"-diameter mount- vint age style flush-fit. ing hole in the guitar body. Handy for speaker For Gibson 3/8" Set Set, 3+ Set, 10+ cabinets too. Screws included. #4387 Nickel $0.37 $0.19 #0173 5/16", chrome $7.21 $6.20 $5.26 Each Each, 3+ Each, 6+ #4387-B Black $0.37 $0.19 #0173-B 5/16", black $9.53 $8.20 $6.96 #4283 Satin chrome $7.50 $6.67 $6.07 #4387-G Gold $0.42 $0.22 #0173-G 5/16", gold $9.98 $8.58 $7.29 #4283-B Satin black $8.10 $7.21 $6.56 NEW #4387-RN Relic nickel #0196 3/8", chrome $8.95 $7.70 $6.53 #4284 Chrome ...... $7.50 $6.67 $6.07 $0.37 $0.19 #0196-B 3/8", black $16.98 $14.60 $12.40 #4284-N Nickel ...... $7.50 $6.67 $6.07 Neck attachment hardware #0196-G 3/8", gold $11.15 $9.59 $8.14 #4284-B Black ...... $8.10 $7.21 $6.56 For Bass Set of 4 flanged ferrules for 3/8"-dia- #4284-G Gold ...... $8.70 $7.74 $7.05 Neck Attachment Plate meter mounting holes. With four Phillips ovalhead Set Set, 3+ Set, 10+ #4595 Chrome $6.18 $5.31 $4.51 Jack Plates neck screws. 1-1/2" x 2" screw for Gibson® Les Paul® spacing. Each Each, 3+ Each, 10+ String-thru top ferrules, page 64 The polished metal version

#0131 Chrome ...... $8.32 $7.16 $6.07 Hardware is curved to match the side #0131-B Black ...... $11.97 $10.29 $8.74 of the guitar and includes #0131-G Gold ...... $13.88 $11.94 $10.13 Peghead string retainers screws. Plastic plates require NEW #0131-RC Relic chrome $13.20 $11.35 $9.64 These “string trees” screw into the face of four #4387 pickguard screws a Fender or similar peghead to maintain (available at right). Neck Attachment sufcient string angle over the nut. Each Each, 3+ Each, 10+ Ferrules #0053 Metal, chrome $7.98 $6.86 $5.83 For bolting a neck onto a #0053-B Metal, black $9.34 $8.03 $6.82 contoured solidbody when a #0053-G Metal, gold $10.33 $8.88 $7.54 flat neck attachment plate is impractical. Roller String Trees #0092 Plastic, cream $1.10 $0.87 — 9/16" (14.25mm) dia meter. Rollers reduce string friction for #0092-B Plastic, black $1.10 $0.87 — easier tuning. Screws included. Ferrules Packages of 12. Package Pkg., 3+ Each Each, 3+ Each, 6+ #4184 Chrome $7.50 $5.92 Oval Metal Jack Plate #1861 Guitar, set of 2 $5.37 $4.35 $3.87 #4184-B Black $10.89 $8.60 Sturdy brass, fits a curved guitar #1862 Bass, individual $2.97 $2.41 $2.14 #4184-G Gold $11.50 $9.08 side. 1-7/16" screw spacing; screws Screws 1-1/2" Phillips ovalhead. included. Each Each, 3+ Each, 10+ Each Each, 50+ Tusq® XL String Trees #0070 Chrome $6.78 $5.83 $4.95 #4183 Chrome $0.53 $0.38 Super-slick Teflon®-im- #0070-B Black $7.93 $6.82 $5.79 #4183-B Black $0.83 $0.59 pregnated polymer relieves #0070-G Gold $8.33 $7.16 $6.08 #4183-G Gold $0.97 $0.69 string friction to help pre- Counterbore bits for neck ferrules vent tuning problems. A practical addition to a non-locking Jack Plate Fisch steel professional Forstner bits, for flat- tremolo setup. Set of 2, with screws. for Strat® bottom holes with chip-free edges. Use #4496 if Screws included. the holes will have thick finish overspray. Set Set, 6+ Set, 12+ Each Each, 3+ Each, 10+ Cut diameter Shank diameter #1853 Black $11.99 $9.83 $8.27 #0134 Chrome ...... $8.34 $7.17 $6.09 #4496 5/8" (15.88mm) 5/16" (8mm) Each #1854 White $11.99 $9.83 $8.27 #0134-B Black ...... $9.83 $8.45 $7.18 #4497 19/32" (15mm) 5/16" (8mm) $29.95 #0134-G Gold ...... $11.86 $10.20 $8.66 Guitar String Retainers NEW #0134-RC Relic chrome $9.54 $8.20 $6.96 Neck Attachment Screws Metal; set of 2 with screws. 1-3/4" Phillips oval head. Set Set, 3+ Set, 10+ Each Each, 50+ #0171 Chrome ...... $3.19 $2.74 $2.33 Jack Cup for Tele® #3357 Chrome ...... $0.59 $0.42 #0171-B Black ...... $4.97 $4.27 $3.63 Retainer clip included. 7/8"-dia- #3357-B Black ...... $0.92 $0.65 #0171-G Gold ...... $5.12 $4.40 $3.74 meter mounting hole required. #3357-G Gold ...... $0.92 $0.65 NEW #0171-RN Relic nickel $5.86 $5.04 $4.28 Each Each, 3+ Each, 10+ #3356 Stainless steel $0.90 $0.64 Jack clip #0135 Chrome $6.84 $5.88 $4.99 ‘50s-style String Retainer installation #0136 Clip only $0.94 $0.81 $0.69 Control plates Holds down two strings. Screw tool, page 29 included. Each Each, 3+ Each, 10+ Toggle Switch Plate #0213 Chrome $2.30 $1.98 $1.68 Plastic ring for 3-way #0213-N Nickel $2.30 $1.98 $1.68 pickup selector switch. #0213-G Gold $2.85 $2.45 $2.08 Steel, screws included. #1151 Black Each Bass String Retainer #1152 Cream $1.84 For Tele® Each Each, 3+ Each, 10+ #0132 Chrome ...... $15.64 $13.45 $11.42 Holds down two strings. 3/4" diameter Pickup mounting screws, page 49 #0132-G Gold ...... $27.63 $23.76 $20.17 with screw. Each Each, 3+ Each, 10+ Tuner mounting screws, page 58 NEW #0132-RC Relic chrome $22.46 $19.32 $16.40 #0172 Chrome $2.96 $2.55 $2.16 Strat,® Tele® and Jazz Bass® are registered trademarks of Fender Musical For Jazz Bass® Each Each, 3+ Each, 10+ #0172-B Black $3.60 $3.10 $2.63 Instruments Corporation. Les Paul® is a trademark of Gibson Guitar #0080 Chrome $18.98 $16.32 $13.86 #0172-G Gold $4.27 $3.67 $3.12 Corporation. Teflon® is a registered trademark of DuPont. Orders received by 4pm EST weekdays are shipped the same day 73

Truss Rods 1/4" hex nut ® U-channel Truss Rod 2-way Similar to the design used by Martin for many Hot Rod Truss Rods years. The 3/8"-deep aluminum U-channel has an Correct upbow and backbow internal 3/16" steel rod, and a 5mm Allen adjusting ® Slotted nut nut with washer. Each Hot Rods feature twin rods in threaded Length Width brass collars. The stainless steel active $12.89 #1177 Acoustic 14-1/4" 12mm Each, 10+ lower rod turns for smooth 2-way neck Our most #1177-E Electric 17-5/16" 12mm per model alignment. They’re easy to install in a ﬂat- popular #1177-B Bass 22-13/16" 11mm $11.34 bottom channel (instructions included). truss rods Lengths include 18" and 8-1/4" for electric ® 4mm (5/32") Truss Rod for Gibson guitars and banjos; 14-1/4" for Dreadnought and acoustics with 14th fret at the ® body; 12-1/4" for resonator guitars and acoustics with 12th fret at the body, Allen nut The one-way rod used in Gibson and 24" for basses. The 1/2"-diameter “spoke” nut is designed to protrude guitars. 18-1/4" x .167"-diameter slightly from a bolt-on neck heel. Simply insert a thin tool into the side of steel, with 5/16" hex brass adjustment the nut to turn it, without pickguard removal. nut and 3/8" x 5/8" x .092" anchor .218" nut. The 11/32" x 9/16" x .100" .750" .437" .437" ‘Spoke’ nut “half-moon” washer is barbed so it won’t turn in the peghead access cavity. Each Each, 6+ Each, 12+

Lengths include adjustment nut. Each Each, 6+ Each, 12+ Requirements: access #2545 Complete $12.98 $11.29 $9.73 #2550 12-1/4" $15.79 $13.74 $12.95 cavity for adjustment, #2546 Barbed half-moon washer only and a 7/32"-wide x $1.88 $1.64 $1.41 4mm (5/32") #2551 14-1/4" $15.99 $13.91 $13.11 7/16"-deep slot, mea- Allen nut #2552 18" $16.99 $14.78 $13.93 sured from the bottom The threads are rolled in the manufacturing process. #2553 24" $20.99 $18.26 $17.21 of the fretboard. See our #0968 truss rod kit (at left) if you need a custom-length rod. Slotted nut #0975 18" $17.90 $15.57 $14.68 ®

Hardware Router Bit for Hot Rod 1/4" hex nut #0979 18-1/4" $16.89 $14.69 $13.85 .225" bit cuts a 7/16"-deep channel in multiple Low-profle #1016 18-1/4" $20.87 $18.99 $17.32 passes. 2" length; 1/4" shank. Carbide-tipped ‘Spoke’ nut 2-way Shallower depth #1017 24" $24.52 $22.31 $20.35 to outlast ordinary bits. #4599 $21.48 Truss Rod for thinner necks Used by Martin, Squier and Epiphone. A strong 2-way option for thin necks that need a shallow Neck Reinforcement Rods rod depth. Requires a 4mm Allen wrench. Shrink- wrapped to prevent rattling. Each Each, 6+ Each, 12+ Titanium Neck Rods Lightweight and strong, titanium rods #2556 14-1/4" for acoustic $11.54 $10.50 $9.58 always pull to their original shape. Adding resonance and sustain to #2557 18-1/8" for electric $11.54 $10.50 $9.58 your guitar’s tone while helping your truss rod function more effectively. #2558 24" for bass ...... $11.54 $10.50 $9.58 Carbon Fiber Neck Rods Stronger than an equivalent volume Router Bit For the low-profile 2-way rod. Cuts of steel! Carbon fiber adds significant stiffness to supplement an adjustable a 1/4" x 3/8"-deep channel in multiple passes. truss rod with minimal added weight. Each Each, 4+ Each, 8+ 1/4" shank. #4604 $21.48 #4410 Titanium 0.236" x 0.117" x 17-13/16" $27.90 $25.39 $22.88 Router Bit for #4411 Titanium 0.236" x 0.117" x 21-11/16" $34.50 $31.39 $28.29 Piloted Reamer Reamer with custom pilot cuts a #4401 Carbon fiber 1/8" x 3/8" x 18" $17.49 $15.92 $14.34 7/16"-dia. access hole for adjusting the low-profile .200" Carbon Fiber Rods #4402 Carbon fiber 1/8" x 3/8" x 24" $21.00 $19.11 $17.22 2-way rod. 1/4" shank. #4617 $42.00 Get a perfect fit. Carbide- #4403 Carbon fiber .200" x 1/4" x 18" $16.42 $14.94 $13.46 fluted for durability. 2" length, #4404 Carbon fiber .200" x 1/4" x 24" $20.72 $18.86 $16.99 1/4" shank. #4399 $23.33

For Fender Bullet Square Steel Tube Truss Rod Traditional 3/8" x 3/8" x 14" nonadjustable design Truss Rod Kit used for years in Martins with 14th fret Make custom Spoke-wheel neck/body joint. Our version is made of lengths up to 24" strong stainless steel. Saw it shorter to Truss Rod Nuts 24" x 3/16" stainless steel rod, threaded on one For Fender Each Each, 12+ ﬁt other necks. Each Each, 10+ #0969 8-32 thread, nickel ...... $2.98 $2.15 end for the supplied 5/16" hex adjusting nut with #0976 $7.53 $5.65 #0973 10-32 thread, nickel ....$2.98 $2.15 washer. Saw to length, cut 10-32 threads on the #0987 Bullet, 10-32, chrome $3.74 $2.69 Truss rod adjustment blank end, and attach and peen the 3/8"-diameter Spoke-wheel Nut wrenches, page 19 x 5/8" anchor nut securely. Each Each, 6+ Each, 12+ #0968 Truss rod kit ..... $10.11 $9.20 $8.39 1-1/8" x 1/2" dia meter.* Each Each, 12+ #0966 Anchor nut only $1.98 $1.78 — #0980 10-32 thread, black $5.16 $4.13 *Adjusts a bolt-on neck at the heel, without removing the pickguard. 10-32 Die & Handle For Gibson® More truss rod For cutting truss rod threads. 5/16" hex brass, 5/16" length. covers and screws online Use #4057 Handle $13.95 10-32 thread. The pre-1950s 1317 Tap-Ease™ #4058 Die ...... $7.23 1316 stewmac.com search: “truss rod cover” cutting lubricant, short-taper version gives Package of 6 page 4. your wrench a #1316 Short taper $9.95 good grip. #1317 Long taper $9.95

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5717-VT 22-fret for Strat® Vintage Amber Guitar Necks 21-fret for Tele ® 22 fnished frets Vintage amber is tinted Satin Finish in the high gloss polyurethane finish, for a great Guitar & Bass Necks traditional look. These High quality, fast playability. Crafted from northern hard rock maple, with maple or rosewood fretboard well-crafted hard rock ma- and satin polyurethane finish. Each neck has a peghead-adjustable truss rod (for 4mm Allen wrench) ple necks play great too. with traditional walnut “skunk stripe,” finished frets, dot inlays, and a shaped/slotted nut. Guitar necks Choose from solid maple have 10mm-diameter pegholes; bass pegholes are 23/32"-diameter. Drill your own body attachment holes. or rosewood fingerboard versions. All have a wal- Approximate thicknesses (not including fret) Guitar Bass nut “skunk stripe,” peg- Scale length 25-1/2" 34" head-adjustable truss rod Nut width 1-11/16" 1-5/8" Guitar 22nd fret width* 2-3/16" 2-1/2" .860" at 1st fret .880" at 6th fret .890" at 12th fret (for 4mm Allen wrench), Fretboard radius 9-1/2" 9-1/2" 22 finished frets, dot in- Fret height .045" .042" Bass 22-fret neck heel detail lays, and a shaped/slotted Fret width .095" .105" .850" at 1st fret .880" at 6th fret .945" at 12th fret nut. Pegholes are 10mm *21st fret for Tele,® 20th fret for bass dia meter. Drill your own These necks are made for us by Mighty Mite, with peghead shapes Fingerboard Each body attachment holes. licensed by Fender. Strat® and Tele® are registered trademarks of Fender #5718 Rosewood $100.00 Scale length, measurements For Tele® Musical Instruments Corporation. #5719 Maple $118.75 and thicknesses match the #5700-series necks at left (necks Compound radius necks: The fingerboard surface radius gradually ® #5715 Rosewood $100.00 for Tele® are 22-fret). changes from 9.5" at the nut, to 12" at the 22nd fret, for lower action For Strat #5716 Maple $118.75 ® and cleaner string bending. 14.75" bridge saddle radius is recommended. For Strat Fingerboard #5721 Rosewood $100.00 Wooden parts For Bass #5715-VT Rosewood All our bolt-on necks fit a 5/8” deep neck cavity. #5722 Maple $118.75 #5716-VT Maple ® For Strat, #5713 Rosewood $110.00 ® For Tele Fingerboard 3” 3” 3-7/8” compound #5714 Maple $135.00 radius #5717-VT Rosewood #5718-VT Maple 2-3/16” 2-3/16” 2-1/2” $135.00 Each For Strat® neck For Tele® neck For Bass neck These necks are made for us by Mighty Mite, with peghead shapes licensed by Fender. Strat® and Tele® are registered trademarks of Fender Musical Instruments Corporation.

Through-Body Guitar Neck 24-fret Add your own body sides and peghead shape fngerboard NEW This well-made unfinished maple neck has an 8-degree angled undrilled with dot inlays peghead, radiused ebony or rosewood finger board with dot inlays, side dots, Scale length: 25" 24 polished frets and a slotted graphite nut. The back is shaped and sanded. Fretboard radius: 14" The two-way truss rod has a 4mm Allen nut; cover included. The 1-23/32" Width at nut: 1-11/16" Width at 24th fret: 2-7/32" thick body extension measures approximately 14" from the 24th fret. Maximum body extension New feature: Each neck includes 2 carbon fiber rods for increased stability! width: 2-5/8" (approx.) Approximate thicknesses (not including fret) #3181 Ebony ...... $278.27 Fretwire: .048"h x .103"w #3182 Rosewood $265.15 Peghead: 8-3/8" x 3-3/8" x 9/16" .795" at 1st fret .840" at 6th fret .885" at 12th fret Guitar body blanks, page 76 StewMac Bolt-on Neck Shims Solid, full-contact neck angle adjustment To change the angle of a bolt-on neck, people stick All the guitar hardware you need to complete your new build! all sorts of shims in the neck pocket—from match- book covers to guitar picks. These objects create a Bridges, gap that weakens the tone coupling between body page 64-71 and neck. Condensation collects in this airspace too, and tightening the mounting bolts can distort the neck. The better solution is these Jack and full-contact hard maple shims that switch plates, cover the neck joint with no gaps. page 73 Set of two: 0.5-degree taper for standard bridge heights, and 1-degree taper for taller Neck attachment Tuners, bridges like Tune-O-Matic plates and screws, Retainers, pages 56-59 and Floyd Rose. page 73 page 73 Each Each, 3+ #2129 $13.95 $12.55

Orders received by 4pm EST weekdays are shipped the same day 75 Guitar Necks & Bodies Swamp ash Solidbody Alder Top Woods Beautiful book- Primavera Solidbodies The right shapes! Accurate dimensions are matched wood for ® ® gluing to your taken from actual vintage Tele and Strat body blank. Mahogany guitar bodies. Made in Ohio, USA. Sanding and finishing required. String, bridge and neck Body pilot holes are drilled. Our necks will fit these bodies. Body blank Blanks Knotty Pine Add a 2-piece book- Make your matched top to your own solidbody body blank and build Swamp Ash guitar or bass a beautiful custom guitar or bass. Our top sets are ’52 Body sized for joining, gluing and profiling in your shop. Thickness-sand- Lightweight, Dimensions are approximate. ed, joined, and ready for band - soulful Southern Guitar outlines shown for scale; not supplied on the wood. sawing and routing. Approximately 20-1/2" x swamp ash for tone mojo, just Each Each, 3+ 13-3/4" x 1-3/4" thick. For fat solidbodies Each Each, 3+ like the vintage #4488 Curly maple, .275" x 7-1/2" x 20", grade 4A Mahogany One-piece African, beaut iful when beauty it’s $99.90 $92.91 finished in clear or tinted lacquer. patterned after. For carving an arch #0379 $114.84 $102.21 #0452 $163.50 Curly maple, 7-1/2" x 19-1/2"; 1" to 1-1/4" thick. Swamp ash Bold grain suitable for clear or Each Each, 3+ #4459 $223.65 $207.99 tinted finishes, with lighter weight for good tone. 2-piece blank. #0368 $113.03 $100.60 Alder Solidbody favorite since the ’50s, with StewMac Safe-T-Planer® subdued grain for sunbursts or opaque colors. Converts your drill press 3-piece blank. #0369 $109.00 $97.01 into a mini planer. Page 26 Primavera “White mahogany,” lighter in weight than mahogany, with small pores. Slightly yellowish. 1-piece blank, 21" x 14" x 1-3/4".

Wooden parts Wooden #0381 $99.00 $88.11 0450 0451 Knotty Pine Rough-and-ready character all its own. Build a guitar with a wild streak! #0367 $99.00 $88.11 Guitar Neck Blanks 5130 1-piece mahogany & maple for building from scratch Knotty Pine ‘52 Body No two look alike. Kiln-dried for easy finishing, and lightweight High quality select kiln-dried planed solid wood blanks for for great sound. Yeehah! #0450 $145.50 bandsawing and shaping. Each blank includes sufficient wood 5132 for adding headstock “ears.” Pine ‘52 Body Leo’s original prototypes were The mahogany family includes traditional Honduras mahogany, lightweight pine too. This one is a cut above: bolder-grained African Sipo, and Spanish Cedar; a distinct milled from selected trees. #0451 $145.50 5135 hardwood used by Martin and other parlor guitar builders in the late 1800s. Spanish Cedar works and carves like mahogany. Electric guitar (bolt-on) All dimensions are approximate. 13/16" x 3-7/8" x 27", flatsawn Each Each, 3+ 5136-S #5130 Plain maple ...... $24.00 $21.36 #5132 Curly maple...... $61.29 $54.55

Electric bass (bolt-on) 13/16" x 4-1/2" x 34", ﬂatsawn Each Each, 3+ 5137 #5135 Curly maple...... $69.25 $61.63 5137-S Electric or archtop guitar (glue-in) 0453 Torrefed 3-1/2" x 2-1/2" x 26", quartersawn Each Each, 3+ 0454 maple guitar #5136-S Sipo (African) mahogany ...... $49.34 $43.91 & bass neck 5139-S 0455 blanks, Acoustic guitar 4" x 3" x 23", quartersawn page 78 Each Each, 3+ Alder & Swamp Ash ‘63 Bodies Traditional Honduras mahogany* ...... #5137 $110.13 $98.02 woods for vintage tone you know and love: #5137-S Sipo (African) mahogany ...... $63.30 $56.34 subdued-grain alder and bold-grain ash. Fingerboard gluing surface #5138 Spanish Cedar (4-3/4" x 3" x 26") ...... $87.50 $77.87 *Honduras mahogany cannot be shipped outside the USA. #0453 Alder ...... $194.50 #0454 Swamp ash $194.50 Classical guitar 15/16" x 3" x 36", quartersawn Each Each, 3+ Mahogany ‘63 Body A modern twin of one #5139-S Sipo (African) mahogany ...... $26.45 $23.54 of the very few vintage mahogany Strat® bodies Each classical guitar neck blank has sufﬁcient wood for making heel ever made. #0455 $194.50 laminations and a scarf-jointed headstock. Flatsawn Quartersawn Strar® and Tele® are registered trademarks of Fender Musical Instruments Corporation.

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1107 1105 Acoustic Guitar Necks High quality traditional necks, machined to save Fingerboards you hours of work and great for customizing. Each Our high quality kiln-dried fngerboards are ready for fnal trimming in one-piece quarter sawn mahog any neck has 1/4"-dia- your shop, to ft a variety of neck widths. The undersides are fat and the meter pegholes, a 7/32" x 7/16"-deep truss rod slot, and slots are .023" wide, to ft our fretwire. These fngerboards are unfretted a partially machined traditional “diamond” contour at and are not inlaid. Dimensions are ap proximate. the headstock base. Sanding and finishing required. Fingerboard, neck block, truss rod, peghead veneer Unslotted #1054 Ebony guitar, 2-3/8" x 20" x 15/64" ...... $28.93 and string nut must be ordered separately. #1054-R Rosewood guitar, 2-3/8" x 20" x 15/64" ...$16.60 fngerboards Neck joints are Flat rectangular #1023 Ebony bass, 2-1/2" x 27" x 1/4" ...... $41.27 machined for the blanks. #1021 Ebony bass, 3" x 27" x 1/4" ...... $46.97 correct fit. Available with dovetail joint, or Slotted for 25.5" scale 12" radius 24 slots + nut slot with bolts and Fender guitar #1062 Ebony, 2-3/8" x 20-3/8" x 15/64" ...... $47.62 nuts installed for #1062-R Rosewood, 2-3/8" x 20-3/8" x 15/64" ...... $26.65 attachment #1062-M Maple, 2-3/8" x 20-3/8" x 15/64" ...... $15.29 without gluing. 14-fret Necks For Dreadnought or other acoustic We offer the most common of three different scales described Slotted for guitars with 14th fret at the body. Solid headstock. Gibson® guitar as 24-3/4" by Gibson® over the years (more information at stewmac.com/fretscales). Many Gibsons® have alternate Width at nut: 1-3/4" Width at body: 2-3/16" Slotted for #2551 Hot Rod® truss rod. scale lengths—please measure your guitar before ordering! Each Each, 3+ For 20-fret necks, cut off the four highest slots. #1104 With bolts $150.80 $134.21 For other Gibson® #1105 Dovetailed $150.80 $134.21 fret scales, see our 24.563" scale 12" radius 24 slots StewMac Fret Scale #1058 Ebony, 2-3/8" x 18-1/2" x 15/64" ...... $47.32 12-fret Necks For 0, 00, and 000-size acoustic guitars with 12th fret at the Templates, page 15 #1058-R Rosewood, 2-3/8" x 18-1/2" x 15/64" ...... $26.47 body. 5/8"-thick slotted headstock; peghead veneer recommended. Slotted for #2550 Hot Rod® truss rod. Each Each, 3+ Slotted for Martin Dreadnought scale is commonly referred to as 25.4" Width at nut: 1-7/8" #1106 With bolts $165.38 $147.19 Wooden parts Martin guitar but is actually 25.34". Width at body: 2-5/16" #1107 Dovetailed $165.38 $147.19 To slot 24.9" short 25.34" scale 16" radius 20 slots scale, see our #4915 #1056 Ebony, 2-1/2" x 18-3/4" x 15/64" ...... $48.84 StewMac Fret Scale #1056-R Rosewood, 2-1/2" x 18-3/4" x 15/64" ...... $25.86 Template, page 15. Peghead Overlay Veneers Thickness-sanded to 3/32". Each Each, 6+ Slotted for 25" scale 12" radius 24 slots #0981 Indian rosewood, 3-1/2" x 7" $6.95 $6.25 Paul Reed #4655 Ebony, 2-3/8" x 19" x 15/64" ...... $45.90 #0991 Ebony, 3-1/2" x 7" ...... $15.24 $13.72 Smith® & #4655-R Rosewood, 2-3/8" x 19" x 15/64" ...... $26.81 #0983 Ebony, 4" x 8"...... $21.61 $19.45 Dobro® guitars #5479-R Rosewood, flat, 2-3/8" x 19" x 13/64" ...... $25.69 #5479-M Maple, flat, 2-3/8" x 19" x 13/64" ...... $18.98

Slotted for The radius progresses from 10" at the nut, to 13" at the 12th Fender guitar, fret, to 14-1/2" at the 22nd, for lower action and clean string Neck Blocks Machined to ft our necks compound bending. 16" bridge saddle radius recommended. Mahogany with 5/16"-diameter truss rod access hole. radius 25.5" scale 10" to 14.5" radius 24 slots + nut slot Machined to match the curvature of the guitar’s sides #1164 Ebony, 2-3/8" x 20-3/8" x 15/64" ...... $58.14 and back. #1164-R Rosewood, 2-3/8" x 20-3/8" x 15/64" ...... $32.78 Dovetail neck blocks with traditional “V” mortise joint. #1164-M Maple, 2-3/8" x 20-3/8" x 15/64" ...... $17.28 #1135 For #1105 14-fret neck; 3-3/4" x 2-3/4" x 1-5/16" Each #1137 For #1107 12-fret neck; 3-1/8" x 2-3/4" x 1-5/16" $17.95 Slotted for For F-style; supplied with non-tapered width. Can be cut Bolt-on neck blocks, mortised and drilled for neck bolts. Each, 3+ mandolin shorter in your shop for A-style mandolins. #1134 For #1104 14-fret neck; 3-3/4" x 2-3/4" x 1-5/16" per model 13-7/8" scale Flat nonradiused 29 slots #1133 For #1106 12-fret neck; 3-1/8" x 2-3/4" x 1-5/16" $15.26 #0762 Ebony, 1-15/16" x 12" x 13/64" ...... $20.96 #0762-R Rosewood, 1-15/16" x 12" x 13/64" ...... $15.27 Tailblocks Mahogany; machined to match the curvature of 13-7/8" scale Compound radius* 29 slots the joined guitar sides. Undrilled. Each Each, 3+ #2115 Ebony, 1-15/16" x 12" x 13/64" ...... $31.98 #1136 For Dreadnought; 4-3/4" x 3-1/8" x 3/4" $9.43 $8.02 *The playing surface radius progresses from 7-1/4" at the nut, to 10" at the 12th fret, #1138 For 0, 00 or 000 guitar; 4" x 3-1/8" x 3/4" $9.43 $8.02 to 12" at the 29th, for easy low-action playability. 13" bridge saddle radius recommended.

Slotted for 34" scale 16" radius 24 slots + nut slot Fender bass #1065 Ebony, 2-1/2" x 26" x 15/64" ...... $65.64 FREE online fret scale calculator #1065-R Rosewood, 2-1/2" x 26" x 15/64" ...... $38.14 Easy, accurate fret positions for custom scale lengths: Slotted for 26-3/16" scale Nonradiused (fat) 22 slots stewmac.com/fretcalculator 5-string banjo #0153 Ebony, 2" x 19-1/2" x 3/16" ...... $43.68 Non-tapered width. #0156 Rosewood, 2" x 19-1/2" x 3/16" ...... $18.95 Ebony is usually not uniformly black. Violin Machined ebony, 4/4 size. Stain is available for Fingerboard Each Each, 3+ darkening ebony Fret Slotting Miter Box, page 15 #0380 $19.30 $17.18 grain streaks. Smooth, accurate and efcient solution Page 41 for the small shop. A real time-saver.

Orders received by 4pm EST weekdays are shipped the same day 77 Guitar Woods Acoustic Guitar Back & Side Acoustic Guitar Woods Sets Quartersawn wood The higher the grade, the more closely quartersawn. Higher grade soundboards are usually stifer and less likely to deform under string tension. Grain straightness Higher sound board grades have straighter, more uniform grain due to slower wood growth, with more grain lines per inch. Grain run-out Our soundboards are sawn from split Bookmatched grade AAA. billets to reduce grain “run-out,” caused by a twist in the Soundboard Wood Sides are thickness-sanded to .095"-.100"; backs tree. Higher grade soundboards have less run-out, for Bookmatched sets of two quartersawn halves, are .115"-.120". A back is a set of two halves for more strength. thickness-sanded to .125"-.130", for joining and joining and proﬁling. A Dreadnought half is about Color Higher grades have more consistent color. proﬁling. Each Dreadnought half is approximately 8-1/2" x 21-5/8"; a small-guitar half is about 8" x Origin and drying Our soundboards are from western 8-1/2" x 21"; each small-guitar half is approxi- 21". Sides are a set of two, rectangular and unbent. North America, and have been kiln-dried and stored for mately 7-7/8" x 20-1/2". Set Set, 3+ A Dreadnought side is about 4-3/4" x 32-3/4". A small guitar side is about 4-1/4" x 32". up to a year. Sitka spruce for Dreadnought guitar Back and side sets Higher grade wood is more closely #4661 Grade AAAA ...... $77.15 $68.66 Indian rosewood quartersawn and slightly easier to bend, with more #4662 Grade AAA ...... $44.10 $39.25 Set Set, 3+ uniform color and straighter grain. Our mahogany and #4663 Grade AA ...... $22.06 $19.63 #4702 For Dreadnought curly maple are kiln-dried; rosewood is air-dried. Back Premium “bearclaw” grain: $127.27 $113.27 and side sets are matched for color and grain. Master grade #4660-BC $101.88 $90.67 #4707 For small guitar Grade AAAA #4661-BC $77.15 $68.66 $108.98 $96.99 Sitka spruce for small guitar #4666 Grade AAAA ...... $77.20 $68.71 Curly maple #4667 Grade AAA ...... $37.48 $33.36 for Dreadnought #4668 Grade AA ...... $18.75 $16.69 Set Set, 3+ Western red cedar for small guitar #4704 Grade AAA Small guitar woods are for building classical, #4686 Grade AAAA ...... $46.81 $41.66 $99.03 $88.14 parlor, 000-size and similar guitars. #4687 Grade AAA ...... $28.11 $25.02 #4705 Grade AA #4688 Grade AA ...... $16.87 $15.01 Check online for our special stock wood! $49.52 $44.07 Engelmann Spruce for Dreadnought Mahogany for stewmac.com search: “special stock” Wooden parts Wooden #8053 Grade AAAA ...... $115.38 — Dreadnought #8054 Grade AAA ...... $76.92 — Traditional South American.* Engelmann Spruce for small guitar Set Set, 3+ #8065 Grade AAAA ...... $76.92 — #4712 $112.71 $100.31 #8066 Grade AAA ...... $38.46 — *Cannot be shipped outside the USA.

Humidity Gauges Excess dryness makes wood shrink and crack. High humidity swells wood, and Torrefed Soundboard Spruce can blush newly sprayed finishes. Hygrometers Guitarmakers choose torrefied wood for its warm color, monitor humidity and Fahrenheit/Celsius tem- outstanding dimensional stability, and tone-producing perature. A must for your shop! qualities previously found only in well-aged vintage woods. In the torrefaction process, the wood is heated in a special StewMac high-temperature, low-oxygen kiln to release the water and sap. Bookmatched sets of two quartersawn halves, Hygrometer/ available unsanded (5/32" thick) or thickness-sanded to Thermometer .125"-.130", for joining and profiling. Each Dreadnought Monitor your shop, wood half is approx. 8-1/2" x 21"; each small-guitar half is storage area, guitar cab- approx. 7-7/8" x 20-1/2". inet and finishing room. Set Set, 3+ #4775 For small guitar ...... $48.08 $42.79 The big 4-1/4" diameter #4771 For Dreadnought ...... $57.69 $51.34 gauge is easy to read, and Torrefed the stand detaches for wall mounting. This NEW #4771-U For Dreadnought, unsanded $57.69 $51.34 uncarved guitar braces, page 79 traditional analog instrument Each Each, 3+ never needs batteries. #5814 $32.70 $29.10 Torrefed Maple Blanks for Bolt-on Guitar & Bass Necks “Torrefied maple neck wood not only looks amazing under a finish, it guarantees Digital the most stable neck stock you could possibly use.”—Roger Sadowsky, luthier Humidity Gauge Our planed, unprofiled torrefied blanks for bolt-on electric guitar and bass necks are flatsawn, and ready for bandsawing and shaping Compact monitor for your case or shop in your shop. Sizes listed below are approximate. Compact digital hygrometer/thermometer moni- tors your guitar case as well as your shop. Stores For electric guitar 15/16" x 4" x 30" For bass 15/16" x 4" x 30" minimum and maximum daily readouts too. Ad- #5142 Curly maple, grade AAAA $127.95 #5147 Curly maple, grade AAAA $180.95 justable LCD display. 3-1/2" long; battery included. #5141 Curly maple, grade AAA ...... $79.95 #5146 Curly maple grade AAA ...... $110.95 Each Each, 3+ #5140 Plain grain maple ...... $46.95 #5145 Plain grain maple ...... $62.95 Guitar humidifer page 81 #5795 $30.63 $27.26 78 USA & Canada call toll-free 800-848-2273 • Order online at stewmac.com Guitar Woods

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Kerfed Guitar Linings We offer traditional angle-cut linings with kerﬁng that faces outward, and a newer radiused style with reverse kerﬁng. The reverse style can add more stiffness to the sides, and a smoother appearance inside the body. A Dreadnought guitar requires eight strips. Curly Maple European Spruce Traditional kerfed linings Archtop Back/Side Set Top Wood For Archtop Guitar 7/32" x 9/16" x 15-1/2" Each Each, 100+ European curly maple set of two bookmatched From the former Yugoslavian region; prized tone- #1019 Mahogany $2.93 $2.55 wedges, each approx. 23-1/2" x 1-1/4" x 8-1/2", for wood chosen for superior grain, stiffness-to-weight #4511 Basswood $2.44 $2.12 joining and carving an arched top, plus two unbent and tonal responsiveness. Bookmatched set of two Reverse kerfed linings matched sides, each approx. 34" x 3" x .095"-.100". wedges, each approx. 23-1/2" x 9" x 1-1/4", for 7/32" x 5/8" x 16" Set Set, 3+ joining and carving. Each Each, 100+ #3931 Set, AAA ...... $252.59 $224.81 Set Set, 3+ #4512 Mahogany $3.20 $2.78 #3931-S Sides only, AAA $48.08 $42.79 #3071 Grade-AAAA $242.65 $206.25 #4513 Basswood $2.63 $2.29 #3932 Set, AA ...... $169.60 $150.94 #3072 Grade-AAA .... $137.95 $117.26 Kerfed mandolin linings, page 88 #3932-S Sides only, AA ... $40.34 $35.90 #3073 Grade-AA ...... $110.95 $94.31 Kerfng clamps, page 25

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absolute finest. I depend on StewMac Wooden parts for all my archtop tops and backs.” —Bob Benedetto, Benedetto Guitars Learn with Bob Benedetto Benedetto Archtop Guitar Design & Archtop Guitar Construction 4-disc DVD set Plans Making An Archtop Guitar Masterfully drawn The definitive book! works of art! A mod- Page 95 ern Benedetto 17" cutaway archtop acoustic, with complete specifica tions. Uncarved This full-scale 36" x Guitar Braces 48" rolled set of 2 is Quartersawn stock, approx. ideal for framing in 20" x 2" x 3/4", for shaping your shop. your own braces. #4329 $29.95 Each Each, 10+ #4656 Sitka spruce ...... $6.29 $5.54 #4658 Western red cedar ...... $5.70 $5.02 Shaped #5819 Adirondack spruce ...$11.87 $10.45 Brace Sets Thompson Brace #4657 Torrefied Sitka spruce $8.67 — For Dreadnought Gluing Cauls Quartersawn spruce braces with bottom curvature Gluing a loose brace Sitka spruce for archtop with extra for a Dreadnought guitar. Accurately shaped and means clamping, and height: 20" x 2" x 15/16". sanded by machine to save you hours of work. many clamps don’t fit well Each Each, 10+ The back braces include five cross-grain spruce on delicate curved braces and can #4665 $6.99 $6.15 center strips. Set Set, 3+ slip off or leave crunch marks on the #4634 Soundboard and back set $39.56 $35.06 brace. T.J. Thompson’s glue-resistant nylon #4632 Soundboard braces only $24.47 — cauls fix this problem. They fit over the brace, #4633 Back braces only ...... $20.48 — protecting it from the clamp and evenly spread Soundboard the pressure. Inside, the cauls are shaped with an arch to match scalloped guitar braces. Two cauls Patching Wood included, narrow and wide, to fit any brace you’re Thin 4" x 7" quarter sawn spruce gluing. In most cases, they fit snugly enough to stay for making crack repair patches. in place while you bring in your soundhole clamp. Set of 3. #1024 $7.32 #4609 $41.67 Bridge Plate Stock 4" x 8" x 1/8" maple for mak- More repair solutions from StewMac ing a bridge reinforcing plate for the underside of a guitar and T.J. Thompson on page 24 sound board. #1121 $3.57

Orders received by 4pm EST weekdays are shipped the same day 79 Accessories NEW StewMac Guitar Bench Pad Cushions your benchtop to protect guitars Tall for acoustic guitars Deluxe Tough enough to survive years of abuse, yet soft Rock-n-Roller Neck Rests enough to keep your guitar’s delicate finish safe The multi-talented versions of our popular while on your workbench. Also features a nonslip hardwood Rock-n-Rollers support even surface that won’t slide around as you work. A more instrument sizes! Self-adjusting: quick brush or shake easily rids the mat of grit they’re contoured to rock on your bench- such as filings and solder top, holding an instrument neck for in- bits that could cause spection, restringing, cleaning or repairs. scratches. Great for Short for solid- Flip them over for more solid support when holding vintage necks bodies and small you need it, clamp them to your bench, or in a vise too. Made of instruments turn them sideways to hold small instru- dense polyisoprene. ments like ukuleles and mandolins. Cork 18" x 24" x 3/16". linings protect neck finishes. Available in tall 5" height for acoustic guitars, and #1679 $14.95 short 3-3/4" height for solidbody guitars and smaller instruments. #3734 Tall $39.11 #3735 Short $34.22 Guitar Repair Parts Tray These mini solidbodies are a great Tall for acoustic guitars Short for solidbodies place to corral all those little screws, Rock-n-Roller knobs, and other small parts that need Neck Rests to come off for repair jobs. Crafted from solid ash. Makes a great gift! Our contoured wooden cra- dles rock on your benchtop Single cutaway to hold any guitar or bass #0161 Small, 5-1/2" x 4-1/2" x 1" $11.95 neck for inspection or mi- #0183 Large, 8" x 6-3/8" x 1-1/4" $17.95 Buy any 2 Double cutaway nor repairs. Sturdy support Save 10% for restringing, adjustments, #0162 Small, 6" x 4-1/4" x 1" ...... $11.95 minor fret work, cleaning, #0184 Large, 9" x 6-3/8" x 1-1/4" $17.95 nut slotting and other com- Catch-all Cups mon jobs. Cork linings help Self-adjusting protect neck finishes. Just right for holding screws, knobs and small parts at stewmac.com for repair jobs. Useful for mixing small amounts of stains and finishes. Made of .016" steel; 1-7/8" #3728 5" height for acoustic guitars $25.45 #3737 Both sizes $42.92 diameter x 3/4" tall. #0180 Set of 10 $3.95 #3722 3-3/4" height for solidbodies $21.20 Save $3.73

Accessories Guitar StewMac Cutting Boards Deadblow Neck Rest Serve your crackers and Shock-absorbing support cheese in style! Accurately scaled-down guitar profiles, Dense but flexible, our Deadblow Neck with all the details laser Rest conforms to fit any instrument on engraved into the surface your bench, and solidly absorbs hammer (other side is unmarked). blows during fretwork. Lay it flat to fit Approx. 10-1/2"x 8" x 3/4". small instruments, fold it in half for large-body acoustics. Made of durable Fits large-body acoustics... #7700 Double cutaway Buy any 2 canvas, filled with shock-absorbing #7701 Single cutaway Save 10% pellets. Measures 12" x 6", folds to 6" x $29.00 Each 6", weighs 4 pounds. “I’ve been using this design for a few years now. Its fexibility Guitar Bench Rest makes this my go-to rest.” Scratch-free way to rest a guitar on —Erick Coleman your bench for adjustments or clean- Guitar repair expert ing. An instant work surface you can & StewMac advisor take on the road too. The 18" x 29" x 1/4" non-skid soft pad rolls up easily, Each Each, 3+ ...fts smaller instruments. and the neck cradle box is padded to #1790 $35.90 $30.51 protect guitar finishes. Each Each, 3+ #1670 $42.42 $36.06 The Guitar Hanger Holds instruments safely up off of the floor, right at hand for repair work String Swing® Guitar Hanger or playing. Non-scratch swiveling neck yoke won’t damage your peghead. Extends 5-1/2" from the wall to hold your Holds guitars, basses, banjos, or mandolins with neck widths up to 1-7/8". guitar safely up off of the floor. Solid oak Save space by storing guitars in a closet or free your workshop from bulky mounting block. Wall screws included. cases and hang instruments from the ceiling. Each Each, 10+ #4307 $9.99 #0898 $19.95 $17.56

80 USA & Canada call toll-free 800-848-2273 • Order online at stewmac.com Tuners & #0820 #0819 Accessories Fishman Peterson Snark® FT-2 Clip-on Tuner StroboPlus HD™ Clip-on A lightweight and accurate clip-on tuner, completely free of Peterson’s most Tuners tiny buttons to fumble around feature-packed Value- with! Just flip the display up to portable tuner packed! turn it on, flip it down to turn it Tune practically any off. The backlit display is easily instrument to meet read in low light. Its minimal size the demands of the Popular Snark® chromatic tuners feature super- allows it to be kept in place while performing artist, precise accuracy and fast tuning response. Rubber- you play. Features chromatic tuning with the most advanced portable Virtual Strobe™ padded spring-loaded jaws clip to the front or back #0809 for all instruments, accurate to within $19.49 model from Peterson. With chromatic tuning ac- of a headstock. The bright color LED display ad- 1 cent. Battery included. curacy of 1/1000 semitone, over 90 programmed justs to practically any convenient viewing angle. Sweetened Tunings™ (adjusted temperaments) Easy to read on stage or in daylight. Auto-off helps are optimized for specific stringed instruments, save battery life. Instructions and battery included. keyboards, brass, woodwinds, and more. Plug in or use the built-in mic; the high-res lighted LCD SN-5 Guitar, Bass & Violin Tuner Specifically screen and familiar strobe interface make precise tailored frequency range works with standard or tuning easy. Create and store your own tuning non-standard tunings. Popular and economical. presets in memory, and sync your tuner online #0819 $11.95 with downloadable PetersonConnect™ software. SN-8 All Instrument Tuner The advanced Super Includes rechargeable lithium battery, built-in Tight™ model; works with any instrument. Pitch speaker, tone generator, auto-off, threaded tripod calibrates from 415 to 466Hz. Transposition mode Planet Waves mount and swing-out stand for benchtop use. keeps things simple with a normal readout for NS Micro Headstock Tuner capoing or dropped tunings. The built-in silent Optional upgrade to add metronome functional- D’Addario and designer Ned Steinberger pres- visual metronome is great for practice sessions too. ity is available for purchase at Peterson’s website. ent an affordable mini piezo tuner that clips on Accurate over the entire range of 16Hz to 8KHz. Automatic A lot of tuner at a great price. #0820 $19.95 the rear of the peghead. For your eyes only—the drop/capo transposition for all tunings. Concert A setting is display won’t distract your audience. 360-degree adjustable from 390Hz to 490Hz. #5084 $146.14 Banjo Adapter adjustment gives you the best view of the backlit for Snark® Tuner LCD. This featherweight tuner is compact and An ingenious plastic low profile, with battery-saving auto-off, 410- Peterson adapter that fits on 480Hz calibration, and visual metronome. Battery StroboClip™ your banjo’s bracket included. #0811 $22.50

hooks to hold your Accessories World’s most ® advanced Snark tuner against Rock Slide® clip-on tuner the instrument’s rim. Glass Guitar Slides Simply pull the tuner The first clip-on off its original clamp, Built for speed and digital strobe tuner. comfort! Tapered ™ and snap it onto the Virtual Strobe adapter. Fits standard interior, no-pinch tech nology brings 24-bracket banjos. knuckle cutaway, 29 preset sweetened finger rest for control, #0812 $5.00 modes for tun- and flawless finish. ing practically any Updated 3rd 4mm wall thickness. stringed instrument. (Sweetened tunings are subtle generation model adjustments to equal temperament that make notes Inside dia. Length Weight ToneRite® #3955 Small 17.5mm 48.5mm 31 grams more harmonious.) User calibration lets you over- Each #3956 Medium 19.5mm 60mm 48 grams dub and play along with hard-to-tune instruments. Revolutionary $24.00 #3957 Large 21mm 63mm 52 grams Sustain Mode gives longer note viewing time for “play-in” instruments with short sustain. simulator No wires, no mics. Tuning precision to 1/1000 The ToneRite® has made a dramatic difference in the tone semitone is right there on your instrument, on an of new instruments, and has helped to “wake up” vintage easy-to-read digital display. The housing swivels in instruments that haven’t been played in years. —Eric Schoenberg, Schoenberg Guitars three dimensions for a clear view. Auto-sleep and ® power-off help conserve battery life. The ToneRite has the guitar world buzzing! It’s Tuning range C0 to B6; concert pitch range 400-490Hz. based on the observation that the more an acous- Battery and padded metal storage box included. tic instrument is played, the faster it reaches its #1725 $77.77 full sound potential (its “play-in” period). The ToneRite’s Elastone™ feet apply direct vibration at controlled frequencies to simulate the effects of actual playing. Many players report increased Planet Waves Fast Fret™ volume and dynamic range after using the device The working guitarist’s friend between playing sessions. It fits between the Acoustic Guitar Humidifer since the ’70s. Non-staining liquid in strings of a guitar (up to 2-5/32" string spread), An economical way to help prevent wood cracks a special applica tor that cleans and rests against the bridge, and runs quietly. The in guitars stored under prolonged dry conditions. lubes strings and fretboards for fast, manufacturer recommends an initial usage of 72 Suspended by the strings inside the body, the easy playability. Glides on, wipes off. hours, with subsequent usages to maintain and humidifier’s leak-resistant open-cell foam releases No silicones to interfere with future further “open up” the instrument. moisture slowly and evenly inside your guitar case. Just add water when needed. refinishing. Each Each, 3+ #0480 For guitar, 110 volts AC ...... $149.00 Each Each, 3+ #1490 $9.68 $8.23 #0481 For guitar, 220 volts AC ...... $169.00 #0386 $12.54 $11.16

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Gorgomyte® Fret Shield™ Fretboard Conditioning Cloth Slide this plastic guard under the strings Guitar tech Jimmy Johnson developed this popular to keep your frets shiny and smooth. nonabrasive alternative to steel wool for clean- Great for shipping. Made from flexible, frosted ing and conditioning fretboards. The specially plastic with a protective foam pad that won’t react to treated cloth removes dirt and oxidation, makes finishes. Can be trimmed for smaller instruments. frets shine, and leaves no residue. Used by more Not for bass guitars. Each Each, 3+ Each, 6+ big-name touring bands than any similar product. #3780 $4.95 $4.60 $4.21 Original lemon oil formula. Each Each, 3+ #0201 $9.95 $8.86 StewMac Cordless StewMac Shop Apron Polishing Cloth Guitar Inspection Light The luthier’s tuxedo! Made Super-soft 12" x 14" all- No cables to work around, no batteries to swap, of durable black poly cotton cot ton flannel, safe for just plug it in via USB when it needs a charge. It with a pocket for tools. One fits through the soundhole with no hassle, and all instruments and great size fits all. #1139 $16.25 features cool-touch LEDs that are safe for use with for routine cleaning and instruments. Four brightness settings create the polishing. #1815 $1.99 right light for any instrument work. Hexagonal shape tilts the beam up or at an angle, and keeps it from rolling around. A built-in magnet attaches StewMac Hardware for Cases and Amps the light to metal surfaces. 2' Micro-USB cable 1631 1634 included. Size: 7-7/8" x 1-3/8". Trade Secrets 1638 Each Each, 3+ Playing Cards #1578 $29.95 $26.95 1639 Card tricks for luthiers! Molded Our fun deck of 54 colorful plastic-coated playing black plastic Case hardware fits flush surfaces. cards, featuring a handy repair tip from the Trade Secrets archives on the face of each card. Supplied in a cardboard tuck box. A unique gift idea! 1648 #6900 $7.95 1652 1651 1653 NEW Grover Ultra Capo Flexible LED Ofset for playing comfort Nickel-plated steel. Rivets/screws not included.

Accessories Easy-to-grab handles and spring-tension lower Work Light Each Each, 6+ Each, 12+ jaw are offset, allowing extra room for your #1631 Drawbolt, 2-3/4" $3.68 $3.20 $2.76 thumb behind the neck. Made of strong feath- #1634 Drawbolt, 2-1/2" $6.17 $5.37 $4.63 erweight aluminum, curved for steel- #1638 90-degree hinge $1.88 $1.71 $1.56 string guitars, with stage-friendly #1639 Case handle $3.95 $3.44 $2.96 non-glare surface. 2-1/8" upper pad. #1651 Wrap-around corner cap, for cabinet Focused light for close work #4564-S Silver front with 3/4" panels $2.09 $1.82 $1.57 3 bright LEDs on a gooseneck point extra light #4564-B Black Each #1652 2-leg corner cap $1.21 $1.05 $0.91 exactly where you want it. Stick the magnetic #4564-R Red $12.99 #1653 3-leg corner cap $1.69 $1.47 $1.27 base on your guitar repair vise, drill press or band #1648 Amp handle with saw. A slide switch turns the light on and off. steel insert; 9-1/4" $5.62 $5.11 $4.66 Includes three L1154F batteries. 9-1/2" (241mm) Shubb Deluxe Guitar Capo overall length. Each Each, 3+ For steel strings #1690 $13.90 $12.51 Simply adjust the pressure with the thumbscrew and flip the hinged bottom lever for fast reposition- StewMac Magnetic Mirror Set, ing. Crafted of stainless steel and features smooth page 25 roller action. Rubber sleeve and radiused bar are designed for firm clamping without tuning distortion. NEW Micro Cleaning Brushes Each Each, 3+ For cleaning small parts and tight areas. Great for #4571 Capo ...... $28.39 $25.27 applying glues, solvents, or removing debris. Use #0054 Extra sleeve $0.98 $0.87 them for cleaning out the saddles on a tune-o- matic bridge or around pickup rings. The swabs are great for applying lubricants to Schaller Screw Kit tiny guitar parts. Packs contain 10 each. 2lbs+ of guitar screws! StewMac Repair Tags #3100 Bristle Brush, 4" Pkg. A dozen screw varieties, A handy solution for repair shops #3101 Bristle Brush, 6" $4.95 including chrome, black, Great for keeping track of customers’ instruments #3102-R Regular Micro Pkg, 3+ and gold finishes, supplied in a plastic organizer in your repair shop! Each tag has a wire twist tie #3102-F Fine Micro case. For pickguards, pickups, tuners, bridges, in a reinforced hole, and is formatted for writing Extra Fine Micro $4.45 #3102-EF tailpieces, cover plates, jack plates, strap buttons, down job details and estimates. 2-3/8" x 4-3/4" #3103 Set of 5 packs $24.75 and more. #3474 $166.40 heavy card stock. #4875 Pack of 50 $12.95

82 USA & Canada call toll-free 800-848-2273 • Order online at stewmac.com 5794 Resonator Guitar Resonator Supplies Guitar Tailpiece 5798 / 5799 The traditional design used for decades on spider-bridge and Replogle Resonator Cones biscuit-bridge instruments. Extends Featuring a special aluminum alloy that hardens 4-1/2" over the top of the guitar. Strap button after spinning, Mike Replogle’s handmade cones required (see page 72). Chrome-plated steel. have been chosen as original equipment in many Each Each, 3+ American guitars since the 1990s. A great way to #1533 $12.25 $10.90 hot-rod your own guitar! #5794 includes tension screw. #5794 For spider bridge, 10-9/16" Solid #5825 For biscuit bridge, 9-1/2" Each 5797 #5826 For biscuit bridge, 10-1/2" $59.95 stainless steel #4039 Replacement tension screw 5796 for spider cone, 4-40 thread x 1-1/4" $0.80 Shubb-Pearse Guitar Steel Shubb’s popular Model 2 steel, featuring cutaway Beard Resonator Cones ends for improved control and easier movement The same individually hand-spun aluminum alloy across the strings. Machined from solid stainless cones that give Paul Beard’s renowned resonator steel, for smooth action and extra mass that brings guitars powerful depth and brilliant treble. #5796 for spider bridge includes tension screw. out great tone. Each Each, 3+ #3954 $29.26 $27.21 #5796 For spider bridge, 10-9/16" Each #5797 For biscuit bridge, 9-1/2" $61.25 Replogle Spider Bridges Saddle Blank Hand-adjusted • Original or modern alloys Beard Original for Spider Bridge The legs are hand-arched to optimize contact #14 Spider™ Bridge on the guitar’s resonator cone for best tone and Handcrafted from the same Maple with full ebony top, volume. 9-1/4" diameter, with 1/8"-wide saddle pattern and casting process 2-3/4" x 7/8" x 1/8. Untrimmed slot. Available in original 1930s-style #14 cast as the ’30s Dobro #14 spider, and unslotted. Each Each, 3+ aluminum alloy for traditional sound, or in a more with authentic aluminum #4800 $6.63 $6.17 rigid modern alloy often preferred for brighter alloy for great sound. 9-1/4" projection. Each dia meter; .120" saddle slot. Bone nut blank for making a raised nut, page 5 #1668 Original alloy $54.95 Saddle and screw not included. #1655 $55.00 #1669 Modern alloy $59.95 Coverplate for Replogle Saddles for Spider Bridge Spider Bridge One-piece chrome-plated steel with classic 1920s-style Available as blanks, or with

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compensated top for improved Guitar 3/32" diameter. intonation. 2-5/8" x 3/4" x Each Each, 3+ 1/8". Split versions have ebony 12 mounting screw holes. #1658 $59.95 $50.96 Grover beneath the wound strings See #4036 screws (lower right). “Perfect” Guitar only, for balanced tone and Extension Nut volume. Soundhole Screens Designed to ﬁt over a standard 6-string nut, this 1-piece maple #4796 Blank $4.00 For spider-bridge guitar. Chrome, extension raises your strings to allow playing with #4797 Compensated $11.50 2-17/64" outside diameter; 1-55/64" a steel bar, Dobro-style. This simple, non-permant Split ebony/maple #4798 Blank $11.50 inside diameter. Set of 2. Set Set, 3+ mod won’t throw your guitar out of tune. #4799 Compensated $19.00 #1529 $12.22 $10.88 #4995 $8.95

Extension Nut Biscuit-bridge guitar hardware Raise your strings for steel 1657 Coverplate screws Nickel, package of 12. guitar playing, without Coverplate #4036 For wooden body Pkg. replacing the original #5495 For metal body $1.99 nut. 1-23/32" string spread, 4330 nickel-plated steel. Biscuit bridge Each Each, 3+ Resonator Cone Traditional 9-1/2"-diameter #4596 $3.77 $2.98 spun aluminum for authentic sound. 1" height. 1534 Each Each, 3+ Resonator cone #1534 $28.63 $24.34 Coverplate Sturdy chrome-plated steel with Biscuit Bridge traditional diamond soundhole pattern. 10-1/16" Black-ﬁnished maple with 19/32"- diameter. The handrest is removable for access to tall saddle. 55/64" overall height; the guitar’s saddle and biscuit bridge. 2-11/32" diameter. Trimming and slotting required. 9 mounting screw holes. Each Each, 3+ Each Each, 3+ #1657 $49.95 $42.46 #4330 $13.99 $11.05

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Shaped 5-string Necks Banjo These handsome necks are machined Heads and ready for final shaping, sanding and Banjo Heads The look of finishing. The heel profile and peghead Famous for calfskin, without handstop are shaped, and upper surfaces Patented design the shrinkage locks .0075" plastic extra strength are sanded flat. A 7/32" x 7/16" slot has under tension Elite banjo heads ® into a special 2-piece been cut to fit our #2552 Hot Rod truss rod feature modern materials with (page 24). Width at the nut is 1-3/16". mounting hoop, for clear, crisp tone and the appearance of calfskin, for a warm old-time The 5th string peghole is not drilled. sound. They’re a popular and practical alternative: Pegheads are blank and undrilled 3-3/4" x 7". extra strength under tension—there’s no epoxy to fail or pull loose. 11"-diameter Five-Star heads no shrinkage or stretching due to humidity. See fit both flat head and archtop tone rings. Choosing the right size banjo head, below. Original Elite Bonded textured surface and a deep, Left: Standard heads warm sound. are epoxied. Each Each, 6+ Each, 12+ #0500-H 11" high crown $19.75 $17.18 $14.81 Right: Five-Star heads are locked in a 2-piece Elite Amber More “snap” for old-time playing and Old-time heel Bluegrass heel non-slip hoop. more depth for bluegrass. A bit brighter sound than Each Each, 3+ #0100 Frosted White top-frosted; full tone the original Elite, but warmer than a standard plas- Bluegrass neck Fits our 11" Bluegrass banjo pot. #0100-W Smooth white Unfrosted; bright tone tic head. Resembles antique translucent calfskin. #0494 Curly maple $139.65 $118.70 #0100-C Clear Transparent; bright tone Each Each, 6+ Each, 12+ #0495 Mahogany $139.65 $118.70 Each, 6+ Each, 12+ #0498-L 11" low crown $19.83 $17.25 $14.87 Old-time neck Fits our 11" Old-time banjo pot. Each per model+ per model #0498-H 11" high crown $17.96 $15.63 $13.47 #0433 Curly maple $158.89 $135.06 $21.94 $19.09 $16.45 #0499-H 12" high crown $22.73 $19.78 $17.05 Five-Star Bluegrass Neck with Shaped Peghead Unmounted Curly maple with a classic bluegrass peghead with 3/8"-dia- Calfskin Head meter pegholes. Fits our 11" High quality genuine Bluegrass banjo pot. calfskin, unmatched Each Each, 3+ for that authentic #0432 $179.94 $152.95 old-time banjo tone. Weatherking™ Banjo Heads Unmounted, to fit rims Peghead Overlay Veneers up to 12" in diameter. 3-1/2" x 7" x 3/32". The original and still popular plastic heads. They Each Each, 6+ solved the problem of stretching and shrinking due Photo-illustrated mounting #0981 Rosewood $6.95 $6.25 to humidity, common to skin heads, giving the in- instructions included. #0991 Ebony $15.24 $13.72 Each Each, 3+ Each, 10+ strument a brighter, crisper tone. Epoxy-mounted #0522 $26.15 $22.49 $19.09 ® Banjo fngerboards, page 77 Mylar with white top-frosted surface. See Choosing Mounting instructions also available online at stewmac.com the right size banjo head, at right. Curly Maple Vintage #1100-M 11" medium crown Each, 3+ Each, 6+ Resonator tapered #1100-H 11" high crown Each per size per size Choosing the right size banjo head sidewall $17.84 $15.88 $14.45 Vintage-style construction. Measure your banjo for the correct head dia meter: #1012-H 10-3/4" high crown The 3 -ply side-wall has Your banjo’s rim may be slightly out of round, so take #1014-H 10-7/8" high crown Each, 3+ Each, 6+ at least three dia meter measurements at different a tapered inner surface, Each per size per size and the arched back has points on the outside of the banjo’s tone ring or rim $20.67 $18.40 $16.74 top. Use the average diameter to the nearest 1/16"

Banjo a beautiful one-piece curly to order the correct size. Most modern banjos use an maple veneer. Outside diameter is 13-5/8"; sidewall 11"-diameter head. height is 1-5/8". The outer sidewall is routed for Banjo Bracket Wrenches Nickel-plated steel hex wrenches Choose the correct crown height: [Weatherking and .060" x 1/4" bindings. Our resonator fits a 13-1/8" Elite heads] Crown height is the vertical distance from diameter resonator flange and is ready for binding, for installing and tightening the top of the head’s mounting band to the top surface neck-notching and finishing in your shop. banjo heads. $5.94 each of the head. A banjo with a fathead tone ring (or a fat- Each Each, 3+ Each, 6+ #0850 For 5/16" nuts topped banjo) requires a high or med ium crown head. #0606 $206.12 $191.69 $175.20 #0852 For 1/4" (Gibson size) nuts A banjo with an archtop tone ring requires a low crown head. The correct crown height ensures that the banjo’s tension hoop won’t pull down too far, nor be so high as 3-ply Maple to impede the strings. Rim Blank High quality 1930s-style Banjo Strings rim for superior strength Loop-end nickel-steel alloy and traditional tone. Un- with nickel-wound 4th drilled and oversize for lathe-turning in your shop, string, for balanced feel to fit an 11"-diameter tone ring with 1-piece with easy playability. resonator flange or bracket shoes. #0140 Light 5-string .009/.010/.013/.020w/.009 Approximately 11-3/16" diameter, 7/8" thick and 2-3/4" deep. #0142 Medium 5-string .010/.012/.014/.021w/.010 Plies are 1/4", 9/32" and 11/32", inside to outside. #0145 Tenor banjo 12 or more 36 or more Banjo nut blanks, page 5 Each Each, 3+ Each, 6+ .009/.013/.022w/.030w Set of same set of same set White bone • Vintage-style bone #0923 $89.47 $83.21 $76.05 $5.92 $5.03 $4.14 Mother-of-pearl • 5th string nut

84 USA & Canada call toll-free 800-848-2273 • Order online at stewmac.com Banjo Supplies Banjo Pots Bluegrass tone rings Unsurpassed for solid traditional tone and volume. Measure the tone ring with a dial caliper before lathe- Notched turning your wood rim. Full specs at stewmac.com

Tension Grooved Cross- Pro components with the quality that banjomakers Hoops section have come to expect from us for over 40 years. Our Sturdy pre-war design. Flathead pots include a high quality 3-ply maple rim ready Nickel-plated brass; 3/16" thick x 9/16" tall. Tone Ring for finishing, 24-notch brass tension hoop, bracket Notched for 24-hook Mastertone spacing (uses hooks with nuts, and bracket wrench. All metal round hooks), or grooved to fit any hook spacing Mastertone-style 20-hole bluegrass tone ring ma- parts are nickel-plated. Banjo head not included. (uses flat hooks). chined from bronze alloy. Deep crisp tone at lower Each Each, 3+ Each, 6+ frets; great clarity at higher positions. 11" diameter. Bluegrass Clear and powerful professional tone. #0250 Notched, 11" dia. $49.82 $46.33 $42.35 #0235 Grooved, 11" dia. $48.95 $45.52 $41.61 Traditional one-piece zinc flange and bronze alloy Each Each, 3+ Each, 6+ #0236 Grooved, 12" dia. $52.99 $49.28 $45.04 #0822 Nickel $269.69 $250.81 $229.24 Five-Star flathead tone ring are fitted to the rim. This pot fits our #0432 Bluegrass banjo neck. Authentic 40-hole #0931 $513.39 Save $90.60 3686 3687 Dowel-stick Old-time Traditional warm, clear tone for old- time playing styles. Our Whyte Laydie tone ring Hardware Cross- 3690 section is fitted to the rim (3/4" wall thickness). Bracket For old-time shoes and bolts included. This pot fits our #0433 “dowel-stick” Archtop Old-time banjo neck. neck-to-rim attachment. The 3-piece neck brace Tone Ring #0910 $355.23 Save $62.69 tightens the neck to the rim. The endbolt fastens Original style 40-hole raised inner edge for a the dowel stick to the rim, and holds the tailpiece. piercing tone—the Stanley bluegrass sound. The ferrule Machined bronze alloy with 11"-dia meter Mas- fits over the 0280 end of the tertone dimensions. 0271 Each Each, 3+ Each, 6+ dowel stick. #0804 Nickel $286.40 $266.35 $243.44 All hardware Rim Rod Sets is nickel- Rim rods attach the neck and stabilize the rim. plated. Old-time tone rings Each Each, 3+ Brass, with neck bolts and tailpiece bracket. #3686 Brace $33.95 $30.22 Single rod set for our Old-time banjo pot or #3687 Ferrule $6.78 $6.03 Round Cross-section other 11"-dia meter rim that uses bracket shoes. #3690 Endbolt $5.61 $4.99 Rod 1/4" Set Set, 3+ Set, 6+ Tone Ring #0271 Nickel $18.16 $16.16 $14.71 Shubb 5th Unplated brass hoop, 1/4" round cross-section, that Dual rod set for our Bluegrass banjo pot or other String Capo sits on top of the banjo rim. Lays flat for consistent Mastertone-style rim with 1-piece flange. head tensioning. Traditional old-time tone. Set Set, 3+ Set, 6+ Each Each, 3+ Each, 6+ #0280 Nickel $25.56 $22.75 $20.70 #0242 11" diameter $33.34 $29.67 $27.01 NEW Dual rod set with long nut which makes Shubb’s precision-machined adjustable string #0243 12" diameter $35.56 $31.65 $28.80 pressure lever helps minimize retuning between adjustments easier. Set Set, 3+ Set, 6+ #0274 Nickel $29.98 $26.68 $24.28 key changes. The dove tailed slide bar fits snugly against the neck, out of the way of your thumb.

Works from the 6th to 13th frets. Banjo Each Each, 3+ Cross-section Prucha #0042 Nickel-plated brass $41.85 $37.25 Rolled 1/4" x 9/16" Banjo Flange Outside diameter Brass Banjo aficionado 13-3/16", 24-bracket Tone Ring Jaroslav Prucha’s hook spacing 5th String Capo Spikes Unplated brass “tone hoop” fits a routed or lathe- exact match of the Mini spikes for 5th string turned ledge on an 11"-dia. banjo rim. Crisp tone Gibson Mastertone capoing. Our #1180 for old-time playing. original. Cast of traditional zinc alloy with nickel bit is recommended for Each Each, 3+ Each, 6+ installation (page 32). #0234 11" diameter $36.89 $32.83 $29.88 plating. This flange its our resonators, it does not #0214 12" diameter $48.74 $43.38 $39.48 fit straight-sided banjo rims. Each Each, 3+ #5307 Package of 15 $1.29 #0994 $99.95 $92.95 0721 0722 Bacon FF Cross- Tone Ring Neck Attachment Bolt & Nut section Cross- Whyte Round steel section 10-24 thread. 2-1/2" bolt is unplated steel. 5/16" Laydie hoop with hex nut is unplated brass. Each Each, 12+ Tone Ring the distinctive #0721 Neck bolt $0.39 $0.34 Clear, rich old-time sound. Round steel hoop with dished spun-brass #0722 Neck nut $0.98 $0.86 scalloped brass ring, inside a spun-brass sleeve. 11" sleeve originally used on Bacon model FF internal- dia meter (full specs at stewmac.com). resonator banjos. Gives open-back instruments Each Each, 3+ Each, 6+ bright, rich overtones. 11" diameter (full specs at #0815 Nickel $122.62 $109.13 $99.32 stewmac.com). #0817 Nickel $122.72

Orders received by 4pm EST weekdays are shipped the same day 85 Banjo 0266 Bridges Each Tuning Pegs $3.64 Maple with notched ebony top. Height Each, 6+ banjo tuning pegs 5-string bridges #0265 5-string, 1/2" per model have 1-11/16" #0266 5-string, 5/8" $2.98 Inspired by the unique tuning pegs string spread. #0264 5-string, 3/4" Each, 12+ used on prewar Gibson® Florentine, 4-string is 1-3/8". #0277 5-string, 11/16" per model Bella Voce and Granada banjos, and #0272 4-string, 5/8" $2.51 on Martin OM acoustic guitars.

The best of vintage design and modern craftsmanship. Waverly’s distinctive machined (This side faces the tailpiece) brass “2-Band” offset gear case Compensated 5-string Bridge and grained ivoroid knob will The most famous name in banjo pegs. Adjusted scale lengths improve intonation for bring a handsome vintage touch Exclusively from Stewart-MacDonald; capoing and playing up the neck. Maple with to your banjo. The brass string for over 35 years chosen by players and notched ebony top. 5/8" height; 1-11/16" string post has the original taper for banjomakers for quality and reliable spread. Each Each, 6+ Each, 12+ proper string angle over the nut, tuning. Five-Star pegs feature #0270 $5.77 $5.25 $4.79 and the threaded hex bushing D B traditional 4:1 planetary gears, has a tapered washer to help machined brass housings and protect the peghead finish. shafts, sealed lubrication, adjust- A able knob tension, pearle scent Smoother than the originals, thanks C to 4:1 planetary gears, sealed lubrica- plastic knobs, and threaded hex Banjo Armrest tion, low-friction bushings, internal peghead bushings. Our sturdy original-style armrest is made of tension spring, leather knob washer For 7/16" to 3/4" peghead thickness. polished one-piece nickel-plated brass. The and adjustable knob tension. 3/8"-diameter pegholes required. bracket hook notches have 1-1/2" spacing, to fit a 24-bracket Mastertone-style banjo. Mounting bolt Set of 4 Set Set, 3+ B For 7/16" to and bar included. Each Each, 3+ D inch mm #5014 Nickel $81.72 $72.73 A .928" 23.6 3/4" peghead inch mm #1002 $32.37 $27.51 B .417" 10.6 A .928" 23.6 #5014-G Gold $107.85 $95.99 C .375" 9.5 thickness. B .417" 10.6 D .040" 1.0 3/8"-dia. C .375" 9.5 pegholes D .040" 1.0 Vega-style A required. Armrest C Old-time armrest fits a 24 or 28-bracket banjo with Set of 4 Set Set, 3+ #3290 Nickel $100.50 $89.44 an 11"-dia meter rim, or a Vega-style 10-15/16" dia- #3292 Gold $138.35 $123.13 5th String Peg meter rim. Secured by the banjo’s bracket hooks. Nickel-plated brass. Each Each, 3+ Each, 6+ 14:1 gear ratio with string B C stewmac.com/waverly post. Pearlescent knob #1004 $15.45 $13.75 $12.51 matches our Five-Star pegs. Tapered peghole required. A Grover Champion inch mm Each Each, 3+ A .390" 9.9 Friction Banjo Pegs #0033 Nickel $13.25 $11.79 B .384" 9.8 C .332" 8.4 Non-geared pegs for 1/2" to 11/16" peg- #0033-G Gold $18.85 $16.78 head thicknesses and 11/32"-diameter Planetary pegholes. The knob screw adjusts the 5th String Peg tension. Nickel-plated brass with black plastic knobs. Waverly’s unique design Set Set, 3+ Set, 6+ elim inates a right-angle #0177 Set of 4 $27.65 $25.71 $23.50 string post, for a compact size that complements Our replacement knobs will not fit these pegs. 0095 3305 3309 3308 vintage-style banjos. The machined brass “2-Band” Banjo gear case, 4:1 planetary gearing, sealed lubrication Replacement Banjo Peg Knobs and grained ivoroid knob match Waverly pegs. For Waverly, Five-Star and other banjo peg shafts Economy Banjo Tuners A low-cost alternative set Tapered peghole required. with two flat and two curved sides. Each Each, 10+ Each Each, 3+ for a banjo with a simple #3452 Nickel $36.55 $32.53 #0095 Pearlescent plastic $0.88 $0.66 peghead shape. Four #3452-G Gold $44.43 $39.54 #3305 Ivoroid Galalith ..$3.98 $2.98 #3309 Ebony ...... $3.98 $2.98 open-gear 14:1 guitar- C D inch mm A .200" 5.1 #3308 Amber plastic ...... $3.98 $2.98 style tuners with screws B .400" 10.2 and bushings for 3/8"-diameter pegholes. C .392" 10.0 Shaft hole B D .326" 8.3 detail The non-geared friction 5th peg has a tension A screw. Pearloid plastic knobs. Set Set, 3+ #5017 Set of 5, nickel $15.68 $13.96 Our replacement knobs will not fit these tuners.

Friction 5th String Peg The A Old-time non-geared peg with right inch mm 5th String tool for B J A .625" 15.8 “antique white” plastic knob. B .480" 12.2 The knob screw adjusts the tension. Peghole the job! C D K C .270" 6.9 D 1.080" 27.4 Tapered peghole required. Reamer E 1.650" 41.9 F .627" 15.9 B C An indispensable banjo makers’ tool. The 1/2" to E #0031 Nickel inch mm L G .422" 10.7 A .388" 9.9 21/64" taper lets you match a 5th string peghole to F H .312" 7.9 F Each Each, 3+ B .376" 9.6 J .475" 12.1 the tuning peg for a trouble-free ﬁt. High quality K .394" 10.0 $7.87 $6.22 C .312" 7.9 H A ﬂuted steel. L 1.045" 26.5 #0618 $26.15 G M .236" 6.0

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0985 Presto 0965 0096 Schatten Adjustable Bracket Hooks & Hex Nuts 0087 Banjo Brass nuts and 2-1/2" steel hooks, 8-26 thread, Pickups nickel (round hook fits notched tension hoop; flat Designed to let your banjo sound like a banjo, only louder! Schatten’s popular basic BJ-02 sensor hook fits grooved hoop). Each, Each, Each 100+ 1000+ installs beneath the banjo head under the bridge, 0902 Clamshell #0088 Round hook $0.69 $0.59 $0.48 and includes a 1/4" jack that clamps to the banjo’s 0651 Non-adjustable #0096 Flat hook $1.07 $0.91 $0.75 bracket hooks (Mini Pre preamp recommended; #0085 1/4" hex nut $1.44 $1.22 $1.01 see below). The BJ-02M system combines the Banjo Tailpieces #0087 5/16" hex nut $1.26 $1.07 $0.88 basic pickup with a powered condenser mic, for a All tailpieces include attachment bolt and nut Bracket wrenches, page 84 richer sound, plus the 2-channel Mini Pre 2 belt- Kershner Machined brass with string tension clip preamp with independent volume controls. screw, alignment screws and front notches for easy Installation #3919 BJ-02 pickup ..... $124.95 string changing. L-Shoe Bracket instructions #3920 BJ-02M system* $279.95 Each Each, 3+ Each, 6+ included. #0916 Nickel $36.58 $34.02 $31.09 Holds a bracket hook on a 3/4"-thick *9-volt battery required. wood banjo rim. Die-cast, nickel-plated. Presto For trad itional Scruggs bluegrass sound. Includes 12-24 thread stainless steel hex bolt and Brass, with hinged string cover. washer. Each Each, 24+ Each, 48+ Each Each, 3+ Each, 6+ #0905 $2.97 $2.79 $2.58 #0985 Nickel $24.98 $23.23 $21.23

NEW No Knot Non-adjustable. A favorite for old- Resonator Hardware time open-back banjos. Each Each, 3+ 0952 Mastertone style, nickel-plated. #0918-N Nickel ...... $18.00 $16.02 Brass thumbscrew and wall lug #0918-U Unplated Brass $16.00 $14.24 0951 are 10-32 thread; lug attaches EMG ACB Banjo Pickup to the inner side wall of the For banjos with two Mastertone-style rim rods. Adjustable String tension screw and front notches resonator. The steel bracket Magnetic dual coils sense string vibration, and for fast string changes. attaches to a wooden banjo rim Each Each, 3+ Each, 6+ 0953 innovative acoustic chambers add microphonic #0965 Nickel $28.55 $25.41 $23.13 with two mounting screws. quality for natural sound. Banjo head vibration Each Each, 6+ Each, 12+ is sensed through a thin self-adhesive steel shim. Clamshell Brass, with string tension screw and #0952 Thumbscrew...... $4.97 $4.52 $4.13 Built-in preamp boosts noise-free output. Bracket- hinged cover. Each Each, 3+ Each, 6+ #0953 Wall lug ...... $2.98 $2.71 $2.47 mounted volume control with jack, instructions #0902 Nickel $32.40 $28.84 $26.24 #0951 Bracket ...... $4.09 $3.72 $3.39 and batteries included. #3547 $229.00 #0956 Bracket screw ...... $0.28 $0.25 $0.23 Non-adjustable As basic as it gets! One-piece #0960 Set of thumbscrews, brackets, wall lugs Rare Earth™ stamped steel. Each Each, 3+ Each, 6+ (4 each) with screws Each Each, 6+ Each, 12+ #0651 Nickel $6.73 $5.45 $4.85 $42.36 $38.55 $35.16 Banjo Pickup A proven design for T-Brackets a natural sound. The Tailpiece Bracket Rare Earth™ pole piece Banjo ® 0104 Nickel-plated brass. For Gibson style, fits over the rim rod. magnet responds to Nickel-plated steel. attachment between two bracket nuts beneath the banjo head vibrations Each Each, 6+ Each, 12+ via a thin steel “induc- 0124 resonator flange. #0955 $2.97 $2.70 $2.47 tor” beneath the bridge. The pickup and battery Each Each, 6+ Each, 12+ #0124 Resonator bracket $5.99 $5.45 $4.97 clip mount on the banjo’s rim rods, and a 1/4" jack #0104 Tailpiece bracket $5.99 $5.45 $4.97 is affixed to an easily mounted reso nator flange bracket. Built-in preamp. 9-volt battery required. ZerO Glide Nut #4804 $202.89 Pre-slotted with “zero fret” for uniform string heights, with Schatten Mini Pre reduced drag for easy tuning. Balanced Acoustic Preamp Genuine bone, for direct support! If a basic signal-boosting pre- replacement without altering Cradle amp is all you need (you’re set- the banjo. The hardened fret Banjo Strap ting tone at your amp or PA) is offset for precise intonation The ends of the Cradle here’s a great choice. Includes at the front edge of the nut. strap tie together beneath the banjo hooks on the belt clip, 1/4" jacks, internal Instructions included; trimming may be required. underside of the instrument’s rim, for balanced trim pot, and gain knob. Preset String Spread 1" Length 1-29/64" Thickness 15/64" support. Top-grain tan cowhide, with comfort- flat response keeps your sound clean and uncolored. Works #7030-B $30.00 able 2-1/2" wide sheepskin-like shoulder pad. No 9-volt battery ZerO Glide Guitar metal parts! with all piezo and magnetic Each Each, 3+ Each, 6+ required. pickups. Nuts, page 6 #0300 $47.55 $38.52 $34.24 #3948 $64.95

Orders received by 4pm EST weekdays are shipped the same day 87 Mandolin Make a fne F-style mandolin and save hours of work! Supplies F5 Mandolin Kit

Our carved-top kit was developed under How to the guidance of Don MacRostie, crafter of Build a Carved-Top renowned Red Diamond mandolins. High Mandolin quality woods and workmanship, plus detailed instructions provide everything with master craftsman Don MacRostie you need to produce a professional-grade Don MacRostie’s Red Diamond mando- instrument. lins are among the finest available, and you’ll benefit from his expertise in this Dovetailed curly maple neck • Slotted ebony 2-disc DVD set. Start with our F-style fingerboard • Assembled curly maple rim with kit, or build from scratch; three hours dovetail neck block • Carved curly maple back of step-by-step demonstrations help you and spruce top • Tone bars • Kerfed linings. The get your instrument assembled and ready F-5 kit also includes bindings, truss rod, nut, fret- “Another killer bluegrass axe… Got a for finishing. wire, dot inlays, endpin and blueprint—all the mandolin from this kit made in 2003 by parts you need to get started. Order the tuners, luthier Doug O in Cleveland…it is right there #1370 with tone and volume of much more pricey 2-disc set bridge and tailpiece of your choice separately pieces.” —Bryan Cozort, Olmsted Falls OH 195 min. in this catalog. $125.00 Your assembled F-5 mandolin will be ready for finishing #5148 F-5 kit $575.80 and hardware. #5238 F-5 kit with DVD How to Build a Carved-Top Mandolin $630.72 Save $70.08

Randy Wood Archtop Mandolin Bridge Vintage-style Bridge Fine polished ebony with unslotted compensated Mandolin A ﬁne ebony Loar-style bridge with compensated top. 13/16" minimum height. Available with posts unslotted top, 3/8" silver or gold-plated wheels, and 15/32" wheels in nickel, gold, or black to Tuner Drill Jig and 1921 patent date stamped complement any hardware. Misaligned pegholes are a common cause of tun- on the base. 7/8" minimum Posts/wheels Each Each, 3+ Each, 6+ ing stiffness, inaccuracy, and premature gear wear. height; allen-adjustable posts. #0767 Nickel $24.88 $22.14 $20.15 Our steel drill jig for 1/4"-dia meter pegholes spaces Each, 3+ #0767-B Black $28.96 $25.77 $23.46 them correctly and keeps your hand drill accurately #0755 Silver Each per model Archtop bridge #0767-G Gold $34.71 $30.89 $28.12 aligned. Works for Waverly, Golden Age, Schaller, #0755-G Gold $49.95 $44.46 ftting jig, page 30 A Gotoh and Grover tuners with standard 29/32" B A inch mm string post spacing. B #5008 $30.65 inch mm C A 2.600" 66.0 A 2.590" 65.8 B 1.750" 44.4 C B 1.851" 47.0 C .450" 11.4 C .500" 12.7 D D .450" 11.4 NEW The Mandolin, A History E 4.400" 111.8 D D .490" 12.4 E 4.500" 114.3 E F .350" 8.9 By Graham McDonald E F .340" 8.6 G 2.275" 57.8 G 2.275" 57.8 F The first comprehensively F G illustrated book that traces This side faces tailpiece G the history of the mandolin This side faces tailpiece across centuries and conti- Bridge Thumbwheel Set nents. Contains over 450 Mandolin Makers Woods An authentic touch for your illustrations and photographs. mandolin bridge. Set Set, 6+ 410 pages, softcover. #0732 Nickel, set of 2 $4.15 $3.53 #1500 $44.95

Mandolin 0709 0704 Tone Bars & Kerfed Linings Tone bars are 10-1/2" x 5/8" x 1/4" quartersawn Sitka spruce; ﬁnal shaping Set Set, 3+ is required. The 15-1/2" x 7/32" x 3/8" #0719 Tone bars, set of 2 ...... $4.43 $3.50 basswood lining strips are angle-cut Each Each, 100+ and kerfed for easy bending. #4093 Kerfed lining, per strip $2.10 $1.83 Mandolin Top & Back Wood Fine quality quartersawn bookmatched sets, sized for joining and carving an F-style or A-style top and Ebony Peghead Veneer Curly Maple Neck Stock back. The Sitka spruce top wood is billet-cut and Flame-grained hard maple rectangular 4" x 8" x 3/32" ebony veneer is ample the curly maple back wood is wedge-cut. blank for shaping a custom neck. for a traditional F-style or A-style Set Set, 3+ Approx. 2" x 3-1/4" x 18". peghead. #0704 Sitka spruce $45.91 $40.86 Each Each, 6+ Each Each, 3+ #0709 Curly maple $72.25 $64.30 #0983 $21.61 $19.45 #0718 $47.50 $44.17

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“I wouldn’t want to use anything else.” Rhonda Vincent “Simply the best you can get.” David Grisman “The best tuners in the world.” Chris Thile “They have changed my life.” Sam Bush “The frequent need for retuning during a show is gone.” Ronnie McCoury ® Mandolin Tuners Ultra-smooth operation, precise, reliable Authentically detailed with old-style string posts, square worm sup- tuning, long life and classic beauty. port posts, slotted gear screws, and relic finishes that look at home on veteran instruments. F-style models have removable knobs. The Performing artists play in tune and stay in tune steel baseplates are engraved and feature the ’20s Loar shape. Golden with Waverly. Our renowned design eliminates Age tuners are made to close-tolerance specifications, with modern looseness in the gears, for maximum tuning nylon worm bearings and 15:1 gear ratio for smooth, efficient tuning. 6050 efficiency. Precision-machined stainless steel worm gears, bronze alloy string post gears and Standard 29/32" string post spacing • .236" string post diameter • Screws 16:1 gear ratio assure smooth, accurate tuning. and press-ft bushings included • 21/64"-diameter pegholes required Each elegant engraved baseplate is computer- Style / knobs Set Set, 3+ machined from a single brass billet, for optimum #2509-N F-style, black ...... $59.40 $43.96 weight and stability. Nickel, satin gold or silver Bright #2510-N F-style, ivoroid .... $79.50 $58.83 plating, and solid pearl, ebony or grained ivoroid nickel #2511-N A-style, black ...... $48.30 $35.74 knobs enhance a fine F-style mandolin. #2512-N A-style, ivoroid ... $70.80 $52.39 6052-E Standard 29/32" (.906") string post spacing. Screws and #2509-RN F-style, black .... $73.20 $54.17 press-fit peghead bushings included. 21/64"-diameter Relic #2510-RN F-style, ivoroid $93.30 $69.04 pegholes required. nickel #2511-RN A-style, black ... $62.10 $45.95 Finish / knobs Set #2512-RN A-style, ivoroid $84.28 $62.37 6052-I #6052-I Nickel / ivoroid ...... $430.00 #6052-E Nickel / ebony ...... $430.00 #2509-RB F-style, black ..... $67.50 $49.95 #6052 Nickel / pearl* ...... $520.00 Relic #2510-RB F-style, ivoroid $87.50 $64.75 #6050-E Satin silver / ebony $450.00 brass #2511-RB A-style, black .... $56.30 $41.66 #6050 Satin silver / pearl* .... $520.00 #2512-RB A-style, ivoroid $78.80 $58.31 #6050-G Satin gold / pearl* $520.00 C J N D E G P Q *Pearl products cannot be shipped outside the USA. F H R

C J inch mm inch mm A K T A .660" 16.8 H .285" 7.2 B D S K B .950" 24.1 J .242" 6.2 B M C 4.225" 107.3 K .357" 9.1 L A P L N D .906" 23.0 L .328" 8.3 M E 1.217" 30.9 M .236" 6.0 F-style A-style F 2.123" 53.9 N .800" 20.3 inch mm inch mm inch mm inch mm inch mm inch mm E G 3.029" 76.9 P 1.010" 25.7 A .659" 16.8 D 1.886" 47.9 G .252" 6.4 K .236" 6.0 N 4.220" 107.2 R .906" 23.0 F B .236" 6.0 E 1.862" 47.3 H .336" 8.5 L .805" 20.5 P 1.862" 47.3 S .236" 6.0 G H C 4.220" 107.2 F .906" 23.0 J .236" 6.0 M 1.012" 25.7 Q 1.886" 47.9 T .659" 16.8 at stewmac.com

TIP: Mandolin tuners can’t work efciently in misaligned pegholes. See our Mandolin Drill Jig, page 88. Pre-1925 ® spacing Restoration A-style Tuners 5674 Long-awaited replacements for A-style 18:1 ratio tuners used by Gibson® and others from Grover the 1910s to 1925. The “worm gear under string post” conﬁguration and wider Mandolin Tuners vintage post spacing is ideal for restoring Die-cast baseplates, 18:1 ratio older mandolins and improving their tun- and removable pearloid plastic knobs. 5676 2505 ing. Steel baseplates feature the original 29/32" string post spacing • 11/32"-diameter pegholes required shape, “tread” incising, and square worm Screws and press-ft peghead bushings included support posts. Our special relic nickel Mandolin Set Set, 3+ Set, 6+ ﬁnish complements vintage hardware. F-style Worm gear #5674 Nickel $59.67 $53.11 $48.33 15:1 gear ratio • Early 1920s .931" string post over string post #5674-G Gold $80.10 $71.29 $64.88 spacing • .236" string post diameter F-style Worm gear #5675 Nickel $59.67 $53.11 $48.33 under string post #5675-G Gold $80.10 $71.29 $64.88 Screws and press-ft bushings included. Set Set, 3+ #2505 Relic nickel, cream knobs ...... $60.40 $53.76 #5676 Nickel $59.67 $53.11 $48.33 A-style #2505-N Bright nickel, cream knobs $46.60 $41.47 5675 #5676-G Gold $80.10 $71.29 $64.88 #2506 Relic nickel, ivoroid knobs ..... $84.70 $75.38 C K Q D E F G R S T U B G inch mm C D A .236" 6.0 J J A N E B 4.200" 106.7 H C 1.860" 47.2 M F D 1.855" 47.1 L P E .931" 23.6 B M A L F .660" 16.8 K G .255" 6.5 #5675 H #5674 / #5676 H .283" 7.2 inch mm inch mm inch mm inch mm inch mm inch mm J .315" 8.0 A .688" 17.5 E .906" 23.0 H .906" 23.0 L .236" 6.0 P .305" 7.7 S .906" 23.0 K .236" 6.0 B .305" 7.7 F .906" 23.0 J .324" 8.2 M 1.023" 26.0 Q 4.327" 109.0 T .906" 23.0 TIP: Installing tuners with early 1920s string post spacing L .768" 19.5 C 4.327" 109.9 G .906" 23.03 K .170" 4. N .688" 17.5 R .906" 23.0 U 1.00" 25.4 onto modern mandolins normally requires peghole redrilling. M .970" 24.6 D 1.00" 25.4 Orders received by 4pm EST weekdays are shipped the same day 89 Mandolin Supplies

Economy A-style Mandolin Tuners Money-saving replacement tuning machines for wAvailable in Mandolin Tailpiece ® Slotted Mandolin Fingerboards economy mandolins. 14:1 gear ratio with white plastic knobs. Nickel-plated. Popular 1920s style tailpiece relic fnishes 13-7/8" scale with 29 fret slots; the .023" slot width for archtop mandolins (works for many flattops fits our fretwire. These F-style fingerboards can be 29/32" string post spacing • 5/16"-diameter pegholes required • Screws and press-ft bushings included too). The press-fit cover is made of stamped brass, cut shorter in your shop for A-style. 1-15/16" x and the steel base accepts loop-end strings. Screws Set Set, 3+ Set, 6+ 12" x 13/64". included; order endpin separately (below). Our #0762 Ebony ...... $20.96 #0759 $20.25 $18.02 $16.40 relic-finish versions match Golden Age tuners and Flat nonradiused #0762-R Rosewood $15.27 B F inch mm complement vintage tuning machines—appropri- C D A .672" 17.1 Compound radius #2115 Ebony ...... $31.98 B 4.334" 110.1 ate when a bright finish looks out of place on an A E C 1.026" 26.1 Compound playing surface radius gradually changes from D .906" 23.0 older instrument. E .328" 8.3 Each Each, 3+ Each, 6+ 7-1/4" at the nut, to 10" at the 12th fret, to 12" at the J H F .185" 4.7 29th fret, for easy low-action playability. 13" bridge saddle G G .236" 6.0 #0735 Nickel...... $21.53 $20.02 $18.30 radius recommended. H .800" 20.3 #0735-G Gold ...... $30.29 $28.17 $25.75 J .990" 25.2 #0735-RN Relic nickel $24.78 $23.05 $21.06 #0735-RB Relic brass .... $22.22 $20.66 $18.89

4621 4623 4625 Mandolin Truss Rod Scalloped Tailpiece 8-3/8" x 3/16" straight steel rod, including 5/16" A one-piece stamped steel tail- hex nut, washer and attached anchor nut. Instal- piece for loop-end strings. Suit- lation instructions included. able for many A-style mando- Each Each, 10+ Replacement Mandolin Tuner Knobs lins. Screws included. #0781 $11.48 $10.10 9/16" diameter. Superglue the Schaller-style knob Each Each, 3+ Each, 6+ onto a 4.3mm round tuner shaft. Waverly knobs #0731 Nickel $12.58 $11.20 $10.19 Mandolin Truss Rod Cover attach with screws (not included) to a 2.9mm Black/white laminated plastic, 2-1/4" square shaft. Each, Each, x 1-1/16" (works for banjos too). Each 12+ 36+ Mandolin Each Each, 6+ Each, 12+ #4621 Ivoroid, for Schaller $2.45 $2.08 $1.71 Endpins #0615 $2.75 $2.39 $2.06 #4623 Ivoroid, for Waverly $3.40 $2.89 $2.38 Individually lathe-turned to #4625 Ebony, for Waverly $2.90 $2.46 $2.03 vintage dimensions. The 3/4"- Truss Rod Cover Screws long shaft has a 2-degree taper, 1/4" long, vintage slotted roundhead. from .350" to .315" dia meters. 1920s-style Tuner Bushings See our #0344 matching reamer Each Each, 24+ B #0750-N Nickel $0.34 $0.19 Thin-wall press-fit brass bushings fit on page 21. Each Each, 6+ #0750-G Gold $0.43 $0.25 A C all our mandolin tuners. Each #0321 Ebony with pearl dot* $4.61 $3.69 #0322 Ivoroid with black dot $4.91 $3.93 #0733 Bright nickel ..$0.40 inch mm Relic nickel A .315" 8.0 *Pearl products cannot be shipped outside the USA. #0733-R $0.54 B .418" 10.6 F5 Mandolin Plan #0733-G Gold ...... $0.96 C .283" 7.2 Beautiful full-scale 30" Mandolin Pickguard Bracket x 44" plan with top and Knurled ’20s-style Bushings B White/black/white, with hard- back graduations, fret The prewar look, but in sturdy press-fit ware (pins not included). A C scale chart, fern and torch knurled machined brass. For 1/4"-dia- Each Each, 2+ inlay patterns, and de- meter string posts. inch mm #5869 Nickel $10.59 $9.53 tailed proportions. Drawn Each A .276" 7.0 Nickel...... B .409" 10.4 #5869-G Gold $11.82 $10.64 by Don MacRostie. Sup- #0734 $0.82 C .329" 8.4 plied folded. #0734-RN Relic nickel $0.97 #0734-RB Relic brass ....$0.92 Did you know... #0859 $14.95 Our String Spacing Rule works Mandolin for mandolin nuts too! L.R. Baggs Radius™ Peghead Mandolin Pickup Bushing Reamer Mandolin An innovative high-tech Get the right ft! contact pickup featuring We designed this cus- an internal film sensor with tom slow-speed reamer String spacing is especially critical for mandolins, magnets, for clean, micro- with a 1/4" pilot and 11/32" shank. Two 1" flutes their small necks and closely paired strings phone-like response. The cut a .328"-dia meter counter bore that’s perfect for demand accuracy. Our String Spacing Rule Radius™ conveys even the Waverly and most Golden Age mandolin knurled calculates perfect proportional slot spacing for you, compensating for string diameters, so the strings most subtle nuances of the press-fit tuner bushings. #2061 $17.25 mandolin. It installs easily won’t feel crowded to the player. #0673 $20.95 with finish-friendly mount- Stewart-MacDonald ing putty (the jack/clamp can be disassembled for tech tips Mandolin Strings installing the pickup and jack inside the instru- Get the measurements Don MacRostie ment). A preamp is recommended (page 46). Medium gauge bronze wound, loop-end set of 8. uses for his Red Diamond mandolins Endorsed by Sierra Hull. #1979 $149.00 Set Set, 12+ #0765 .011/.014/.025w/.039w $5.98 $5.26 stewmac.com search: “TS0028”

90 USA & Canada call toll-free 800-848-2273 • Order online at stewmac.com Fiddle Kit Violin A great way to build your own instrument! Supplies

Ebony A fine quality 4/4-size Ease of assembly and a great price Violin “I ended up with a lovely instrument traditional polished ebony make this one of our most popular of which I am really proud.” Peg peg. Final fitting is required. kits. You’ll learn a lot about instru- —John McCarthy, Ireland Sold individually. 2-3/4" length; ment making, and have fun along diameter tapers from .298" to .366". the way. Hand tools are all you need, the machine work has been done Peghole reamers Each Each, 12+ for you. The spruce top and curly maple back are carved and sanded, on page 21 #0356 $2.99 $2.15 and the back is glued to the linings, blocks and curly maple ribs. The decorative purflings have pre-routed channels for easy installation. The Violin Bow Hair machine-carved neck is ready for sanding and fitting to the instru- Genuine unbleached natural ment. Bass bar fitting, assembly, finishing and setup will complete horsehair in 80cm (31-1/2") hank, a rewarding project. Your own violin! Sign your label with pride. for a 4/4-size bow. Each Each, 3+ Ebony fingerboard • Nut and saddle • Tailpiece with adjustable #4301 $9.98 $7.88 fastener • E-string adjuster • Chinrest • Tuning pegs • Bridge • Purfl ings • Bass bar • Sound post • Endpin Violin String Adjuster #5342 Attaches to a standard tailpiece $199.95 for fine-tuning. Fits loop-end or ball-end strings. Each Each, 12+ #0382 $2.99 $2.63 Super-Sensitive® Rosin Natural light amber rosin in a wood block for violin, viola and cello. Each Each, 3+ #4300 $4.96 $3.67 Illustrated instructions included Spruce Soundpost Stock 1/4"-dia. x 16", sufficient for seven 4/4-size soundposts. Spruce Each Each, 3+ Violin Top #0390 $9.79 $7.73 Wood Purfing Strips Fine grade quar- Cherrywood Violin Bow Economical, well- Black/white/black fibre, .050" tersawn Sitka spruce for balanced 4/4-size student bow with natural wide x .085" deep. Enough for unbleached horsehair, octagonal stick, ebony bookmatching, joining and one violin. #1230 $5.91 carving. Air-dried billet, approx. frog, nickel-plated wire and leather grip. 5-7/8" x 16" x 1". Each Each, 3+ Contains pearl, cannot be Each Each, 3+ Endpin Ebony with 2-degree #0704 $45.91 $40.86 shipped outside of the USA. #4275 $25.97 $20.52 taper from 9mm to 8mm dia. #0344 matching (.354"-.316"). Each Each, 12+ reamer, page 21 Super-Sensitive® #0385 $1.22 $1.07 Violin Strings Ebony Nut Final shaping and Sets of 4, with plain steel slotting required. Each Each, 12+ Wood is E and nickel flatwound A, shipped as a #0383 $0.99 $0.87 partially split wedge D and G strings. 4/4-size, with stainless steel core. Ebony Tailgut Saddle Curly Maple Violin Back Wood ® Final shaping required. #0325 Red Label medium tone Set Set, 6+ Quartersawn bookmatched wedges for joining and Each Each, 12+ .010/.017w/.029w/.030w $19.21 $16.33 carving. Each half is approx. 16" x 5-5/8" and tapers ® #0384 $1.13 $0.99 #0355 Old Fiddler bright tone Set Set, 6+ from 1/4" to 3/4". Each Each, 3+ .011/.019w/.030w/.033w $19.54 $16.61 #0709 $72.25 $64.30 0389 L.R. Baggs Violin Pickup Violin 4/4-size maple bridge with Fingerboard left/right sensors built in, for 0388 Fine quality machined ebony, 4/4 size. optimum response. Ready for Violin Each Each, 3+ fitting and trimming. Clamp- #0380 $19.30 $17.18 on 1/4" Carpenter jack and Soundpost Tools instructions are included. Violin Tailpiece #1978 $149.00 0392 Polished ebony, 4/4 size. Tailpiece fastener available below. Each Each, 3+ Violin Bridge Soundpost Gauge Eliminates trial and error. #0357 $11.66 $9.91 German maple, 4/4-size. Ready for final Insert through the treble f-hole and lock in the cor- trimming and fitting. Each Each, 4+ rect height with the thumbscrew. Opens to 3-3/4". Violin Chinrest #0365 $6.45 $5.22 #0389 $21.66 4/4 size ebony with adjustable cork- lined steel clamp. Violin Tailpiece S-shaped Setter Insert the sharpened beveled Each Each, 3+ end into the soundpost for upright positioning in #0315 $13.83 $12.31 Fastener the violin. The notched end aligns the post into Get the measurements Don MacRostie Strong 5-1/4" nylon with threaded adjustment final position. #0388 $7.67 uses for his Red Diamond mandolins nuts. Resists humidity and stretching better than Violin Setup DVD, page 96 trad itional gut. Each Each, 12+ Scissors Setter Grips the soundpost through the #0310 $2.47 $2.17 f-hole for easy positioning. #0392 $7.27

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A fine sounding uke you can build with basic hand tools. Just follow the easy illustrated Ukulele instructions and apply a Tuning finish. Follow along with our Machines DVD too. Assembly is simple, The ukulele is the neck has already been enjoying a renaissance shaped, and all the parts are in craftsmanship, and Waverly’s included, even the strings. reliably smooth, precise tuning is Traditional woods for good tone now available for artist- quality ukes (no plywood). too. These superb tuners have shorter string posts for solid pegheads up to 9/16" thick, and press-fit bushings Mahogany top, back & sides Fretwire, strings & tuners for 21/64"-diameter pegholes. Nickel-plated, set of Slotted inlaid rosewood fingerboard Nut, saddle & purflings 2-left/2-right with screws. Shaped rosewood bridge Spruce braces Play in tune, stay in tune. Waverly’s proven design #5348-DVD Tenor with DVD $182.98 Save $22.62 eliminates looseness, for #5348 Tenor kit only ...... $165.65 more efficient tuning. Stainless steel and bronze “This was the most fun project to build. It alloy 16:1 gears give longer has just the right amount of challenge to build a great uke.” life and less wear. Waverly —Jim Hall, Denver CO is chosen by top luthiers for their best instruments. inch mm How To Build A A .340" 8.6 B .314" 8.0 a Ukulele Kit E G C .236" 6.0 B D H J C D .800" 20.3 Step-by-step guide to assembling your kit. Great E 1.010" 25.7 Grover F .630" 16.0 tips and techniques from the pro ukulele luthiers G .270" 6.9 behind Mya-Moé ukuleles. Their handcrafted Ukulele Tuners F H 1.000" 25.4 J 1.315" 33.4 instruments are renowned for tone and playability. Economical tuners featuring 109 minutes. #5196 DVD $39.95 stamped baseplates and short Knobs Set Set, 3+ Set, 6+ string posts to fit ukes. Sets of #4080 Koa $93.00 $86.49 $79.05 4 (2-left/2-right) with screws. #4081 Ebony $93.00 $86.49 $79.05 NEW Slotted Ukulele Fingerboards 14:1 ratio • Press-ft bushings • Plastic knobs • 11/32"-dia- Soprano scale (12 fret slots, 9" x 1-15/16" x 7/32") meter pegholes required • Full specs at stewmac.com #0231 Ebony ...... $24.98 Set Set, 3+ #0231-R Rosewood $12.68 #0434 Nickel, white knobs $13.68 $12.18 Tenor scale (19 fret slots, 11-7/8" x 1-15/16" x 7/32") #0434-G Gold, white knobs $24.41 $21.72 #0232 Ebony...... $24.98 #0435 Nickel, black knobs $13.68 $12.18 #0232-R Rosewood $12.68 #0435-G Gold, black knobs $24.41 $21.72 With long string posts for thicker pegheads. #0436 Nickel, metal knobs $13.68 $12.18 #0436-G Gold, metal knobs $24.41 $21.72 1005 Ukulele Bridges 0844 Machined rosewood bridges for tenor ukulele (sim- Vintage-style ply shorten the wings for use on a soprano uke). 4084 The standard bridge’s string tie block is available Ukulele 4083 drilled for 1-5/8" string spread, or undrilled for cus- Friction Pegs tom spacing in your shop. A bone saddle blank is This elegantly innovative design tuned many fine included (trimming required). The deluxe bridge’s ukes in the early 1900s. The knob screw adjusts undrilled tie block has handsome white binding to the tension; an internal spring provides smooth- resist string wear. Fitted with a shaped bone saddle. L.R. Baggs ness and slip-resistance unmatched by other Full specs at stewmac.com. FIVE.O Ukulele Pickup A F non-geared tuners. Electronically tuned for the voice of the uke. The D inch mm Standard (with blank nut) Each Each, 3+ Each, 10+ ™ Ukulele A .218" 5.5 Precision-machined Element undersaddle transducer is flexible for E B .375" 9.5 #0844 Drilled ...... $8.98 $7.72 $6.56 C .500" 12.7 Waverly quality, with #0845 Undrilled ...... $8.78 $7.55 $6.41 efficient sensitivity, and the preamp features pro B D .220" 5.6 a handsome authentic electronics in a 1/4" endpin jack. Self-stick volume G E .180" 4.6 Deluxe (with shaped nut) Each Each, 3+ Each, 10+ F .355" 9.0 vintage look. Nickel- G .160" 4.1 #1005 Undrilled ...... $17.50 $15.05 $12.77 control gives fingertip access at the soundhole. H H .375" 9.5 plated brass; set of 4. 5/64" drill bit recommended. Everything is pre-soldered to fit neatly inside the Knobs Set Set, 3+ Set, 6+ instrument. Battery included. #1977 $150.00 C #4083 Koa .... $44.95 $40.01 $36.41 Grover Champion Deluxe Ukulele Friction Pegs #4084 Ebony $44.95 $40.01 $36.41 Grover Ukulele Friction Pegs 7/32" to 1/4" peghole dia. required, and peghead thick- Nickel-plated with a thumbscrew on top of ness from 5/16" to 9/16". Pegholes should be chamfered. the cream knob adjusts tension. Fits peghead Non-geared pegs with tension screws and thicknesses of 5/16" to 1/2" thick. press-fit bushings. “Antique white” plastic Countersink For 60˚ peg hole chamfering. Set of 4. • 5/16"-dia . pegholes required knobs. Set of 4. • 5/16"-dia . pegholes required 7/16"-dia. high-speed steel, with 3/16"-dia. • Full specs at stewmac.com • Full specs at stewmac.com x 3/16" points. #1694 $8.45 Set Set, 3+ Set, 6+ Set Set, 3+ Set, 6+ #0254 Nickel $27.65 $25.71 $23.50 #0176 Nickel $20.34 $18.92 $17.29

92 USA & Canada call toll-free 800-848-2273 • Order online at stewmac.com Quality woods, easy to build Strings Dulcimer Kit

A simple and rewarding introduction Strings toinstrument making. This SAVE! Order 12 sets per gauge high quality solid walnut American-made kit produces a handsome trad itional Guitar Boomers® for electric guitar dul cimer with beautiful Roundwound nickel-plated steel. tone. All the parts #1382 Extra-light .009/.011/.016/.024w/.032w/.042w are included (strings, #1383 Custom-light .009/.011/.016/.026w/.036w/.046w 12 or more pick, geared tuners #1385 Light .010/.013/.017/.026w/.036w/.046w Set of same set and instructions). You #1386 Medium .011/.015/.018/.026w/.036w/.050w $6.60 $4.75 supply the sand paper, glue and ﬁnish. The Assembled Phosphor Bronze for acoustic guitar soundboard and length 37-1/2" Copper/tin/phosphor windings. The most popular GHS acoustics. “hourglass” sides are #1411 Extra-light .011/.014/.022w/.030w/.038w/.050w bookmatched for beauty, and the 26-5/8" scale #1412 Light .012/.016/.024w/.032w/.042w/.054w 12 or more ﬁngerboard is slotted for fretting. #0307 $210.75 #1413 True medium .013/.017/.024w/.032w/.042w/.056w Set of same set #1414 Standard medium .013/.017/.026w/.036w/.046w/.056w $10.16 $7.32

Bass Boomers® for electric bass Dulcimer Roundwound nickel-plated. 38" winding fits Fender long scale. Set Set, 12+ Tuning Pegs #1403 4-string, medium .045w/.065w/.085w/.105w ...... $26.38 $18.99 The finest dulcimer tuners ® you can install on your La Classique for classical guitar Nylon. Wound E, A, and D strings have nylon core. instrument. Crafted from machined brass Set Set, 12+ with sealed lubrication, Five-Star pegs feature #1424 Med. high tension .028/.032/.040/.028w/.033w/.040w $11.58 $8.34 traditional 4:1 ratio planetary gears, and fit dulcimer peg boxes with 5/16" to 3/8" wall Acoustic or electric slide guitar Semi-flat nickel wound. Set Set, 12+ thickness. 3/8" dia meter pegholes required. #1441 G-tuning .016/.018/.028w/.036w/.046w/.056w $12.13 $8.73 Full specs at stewmac.com Set Set, 3+ Mandolin Loop-end, sets of 8. #5013 Set of 4, nickel $78.50 $69.86 12 or more #1430 Phosphor Bronze light .010/.015/.024w/.036w Set of same set #1431 Bobby Osborne Phosphor Bronze medium light $8.88 $6.39 Grover Champion .011/.016/.024w/.038w Friction Tuning Pegs Non-geared nickel-plated brass, with tension screw and black 5-string banjo 42" loop-end steel with stainless wound 4th. plastic knob, for dulcimers or ukuleles with 5/16" to 7/16" peg- #1435 Regular light .009/.011/.013/.020w/.009 12 or more head thickness. 11/32"-dia meter peg holes required. Set of 4. #1436 J.D. Crowe light .0095/.011/.012/.020w/.0095 Set of same set #1437 Sonny Osborne medium .011/.012/.013/.022w/.011 $5.09 $3.66 Full specs at stewmac.com Set Set, 3+ Set, 6+ #0175 $27.65 $25.71 $23.50 Ukulele Black nylon, plain ends, sets of 4. Set Set, 12+ #1448 Soprano ukulele, A/E/C/G .025/.032/.036/.028 $3.83 $3.06 Dulcimer #1449 Tenor ukulele, A/E/C/G .028/.036/.035w/.032 $5.21 $4.17 Soundboard Wood Dulcimer 42" loop-end with stainless wound G. Set Set, 12+ #1447 Set of 4. .012/.012/.012/.020w ...... $4.51 $3.25 Thickness-sanded bookmatched 2-piece Sitka Kerfed Lining Wood Gauged single strings Plain unwound steel. spruce tonewood set. Angle-cut notched bass- Each half is approx- wood strip, 15-1/2" x 7/32" #1452 .009" ball-end #1455 .012" ball-end #1479 .010" loop-end imately 4" x 32" x 1/8". x 3/8". #1453 .010" ball-end #1456 .013" ball-end Each 12 or more per gauge #4093 Per strip #1454 .011" ball-end #1459 .016" ball-end $1.11 $0.98 Each Each, 3+ Each Each, 100+ #3583 $20.44 $16.15 $2.10 $1.83 MORE strings! Dulcimer/Strings String cutter Five-Star banjo strings, page 84 page 28 StewMac mandolin strings, page 90 Hammer dulcimer hardware Super-Sensitive® violin strings, page 91 Tuning Pins For hammer dulcimers, zithers and auto harps. Nickel-plated steel, 3/16" x 1-1/2". Each Each, 100+ Each, 1000+ #0017 $0.67 $0.57 $0.47

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