There’s nothing like playing a properly set-up guitar, but taking it to a repair shop can be expensive – especially if you regularly play more than one instrument. With proper instruction and the right tools, it’s possible to learn to keep your instruments in tip-top shape. Enter Music Nomad and their “Precision Setup Gauge Set” with premium-quality gauges to set string height (nut height and string action gauges) and neck curve (truss rod gauge) along with a well thought out instruction book developed by Master Guitar Tech Geoff Luttrell and links to helpful how-to videos. For the price of one set-up, you can save on years of adjustments.

This article originally appeared in VG’s September 2024 issue. All copyrights are by the author and Vintage Guitar magazine. Unauthorized replication or use is strictly prohibited.