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Professional-Grade Luthier and Guitar Repair Tool Collection - $4,000 (Quad Cities)
condition:
excellent
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We are selling an extensive, meticulously maintained collection that covers everything from routine setups and fretwork to major structural repairs and custom guitar building. Includes highly sought-after, specialized items, many branded by Stewart-MacDonald (StewMac), the industry standard for quality.
Collection Highlights & Key Components:
This lot is ideal for anyone looking to equip a professional workbench instantly.
1. Advanced Fretwork & Neck Tools
StewMac Neck Jig/Cradle: The centerpiece of the collection! Includes precision dial indicators for simulating string tension and accurately leveling frets under real-world conditions. Essential for pro fretwork.
Fret Slotting & Leveling: Various aluminum straight edges (StewMac branded), specialized leveling files, and precision radius gauges.
Fret Crowning Files: Full set of specialty files for professional fret shaping and rounding.
2. Precision Setup & Measurement
Digital Calipers: High-precision digital caliper for accurate measurement of string action, neck relief, and component sizes.
Feeler Gauges & Radius Gauges: Comprehensive sets for quick, accurate setups and measurement.
Specialty Pliers & Nippers: Fret wire cutters and specialty tools.
3. Gluing, Clamping & Structural Repair
Huge Assortment of Clamps: Includes a box of specialized spool clamps (wooden spools on threaded rods—perfect for bracing/top repair) and numerous C-clamps and bar clamps.
Electric Glue Pot: Essential for working with hide glue or keeping Titebond warm for structural work.
Wood/Glue Accessories: Spatula knives, specialized wood cauls, and rolls of repair/binding tape.
Bending Setup: Includes a pressure cooker with a gauge and a new, Kitchen Selectives Double Burner hot plate, ready for a steam bending or heat bending application.
4. Building & Workshop Jigs
Router & Templates: Includes a Bosch palm router and a professional-grade MDF guitar body router template jig for accurate body shaping.
Luthier Vise: Heavy-duty bench vise for securing necks or small parts during repairs.
Fret Press Cauls and Accessories.
5. Workshop Inventory & Parts Bonus
Misc. Inventory Included: The collection comes with a substantial bonus of spare parts and consumables to get you started on repairs immediately. This includes various gauges of fret wire, a selection of pickups (singles, humbuckers), knobs, pots, tuning machines, and other essential electronic and hardware components. Save hundreds on your first inventory order!
6. Included Learning & Reference Materials
Comprehensive Library: This sale includes a selection of essential books and instructional videos covering fundamental and advanced guitar building, repair techniques, and professional setup procedures. Start working and learning immediately with the knowledge base used by top luthiers!
Condition: All tools are used but have been professionally maintained and are in excellent working condition. The sheer volume of this lot represents a massive saving over purchasing each item new.