Best Stewmac in 2026

36 BIT SET! - Set includes 36 essential bits for fretted instrument hardware

COMPACT SET WITH SO MANY USES! - A drawer full of tools in the palm of your hand with a compact no-spill case, (only 5" long)

PERFECT FOR THE ROAD, SHOP, OR HOME - Great for backstage setups, emergency repairs on the road, or your home work station.

This is the Original String Action Tool, developed here at StewMac by Dan Erlewine and Don MacRostie

Think of it as a "Swiss Army Ruler" for setup adjustments on any stringed instrument

Fast, accurate measurements for setups.

This 'finishing fabric' conforms to any surface, so these flexible micro-grit papers are great for polishing contoured guitar finishes, frets, plastic pickguards, pearl inlays and more

Each sheet is coated on one side with micron-graded particles of aluminum oxide (1200-8000 grit) or silicon carbide (400-600 grit), on an extremely flexible non-woven .007" synthetic backing

These flexible papers don't leave any dark residue, the coating won't clog quickly, and they wash easily in water

Our StewMac ukulele kits make a great place to start if you're a new builder looking for that first project (or as a gift for the budding luthier or builder in your life)

Our DIY uke kits are simple, easy and a ton of fun (plus, they sound amazing!)

To reduce spring-back and aid stability the back and sides are made from high quality mahogany laminates, which goes a long way to ensuring your first build is painless and enjoyable

Our StewMac ukulele kits make a great place to start if you're a new builder looking for that first project (or as a gift for the budding luthier or builder in your life)

Our DIY uke kits are simple, easy and a ton of fun (plus, they sound amazing!)

To reduce spring-back and aid stability the back and sides are made from high quality mahogany laminates, which goes a long way to ensuring your first build is painless and enjoyable

This set of tools makes fret removal smoother than ever, with fewer chips, cleaner refrets, and less work

If you're tired of gluing back fingerboard chips after pulling up old frets, our steel Chip Stoppers work with our Precision Fret Puller to minimize chip-out

Our Precision Pullers are meticulously ground to our specifications to glide under the fret crown edge and gently nudge the fret free of its slot as the jaws close

Solid carbide lasts far longer than steel

Reverse spiral flutes cut downward for cleaner, "no fuzz" edges in routed cavities

Length 1-1/2" (38.10mm), shank diameter 1/8" (3.18mm)

For accurate fretting and neck evaluation

Made specifically for checking neck straightness and relief, evaluating truss rod adjustments, and pinpointing high or low fret

Narrow beveled edge allows easy and accurate viewing of the gap between the edge and the surface being checked

Get fretting now with Pre-Cut and Pre-Radiused fretwire

In a busy shop time is money, especially when it comes to fretting, which is why using our pre-cut and pre-radiused fretwire will make your fretting faster, easier, and more profitable

For acoustic or electric guitar, medium widths are the most popular (used extensively by Martin, Fender and Gibson)

The StewMac Brace Repair Jack offers a stronger, faster, easier way to glue loose guitar braces

Features a heavy brass body that stays put as you adjust the height, and sturdy machined brass threads (no wobbling)

End caps are double-notched and fit the two most common brace profiles: the gentle slope of Martin braces and the more triangular shape found on Gibsons

The 34" scale is Fender's standard bass scale and is also one of the most common bass scales in use today

Suitable for traditional Fender installations with the fingerboard extending beyond the nut, or you can trim that portion off for other designs

Our kiln-dried fingerboards have flat undersides, are unfretted (no inlays), and ready for trimming to fit a variety of neck widths

The only OM kit available with the features from the original era, this is an accurate representation of a 1933 Martin OM

You don't need a big shop to build your own guitar when you buy our kit because we've taken care of the critical machining so that parts fit well right from the start

Kit includes precisely machined, pre-cut, AAA-grade tonewoods (carved neck; accurately bent-sides; bookmatched back, joined and cut to shape; spruce top with soudhole and rosette channel; and pre-slotted fingerboard)

Our versatile Scissor Jack lets you perform tricky repairs inside an acoustic guitar with ease

There's no other tool to match its versatility and ease of use for interior acoustic guitar repair work

Magnets make tricky interior alignment easy, and a flexible extension cable allows you to operate the jack deep inside the guitar where your arm can't reach

Personalize, customize with your own flourishes, or duplicate traditional patterns: engraved pearl inlays make an instrument special

Our Essential Engraving Tool Set contains everything you need to get started

Kit includes: pearl engraving tools in 3 different shapes (including wooden handles), pattern tracing stylus, inlay tracing scribe, Laskin's engraving filler, Pearl Inlay book, and detailed instructions

If you're new to guitar building this kit is a great way to start

High quality mahogany body and smooth neck

The parts fit perfectly, and with our instructions this is an easy build that makes a great guitar - and a great gift

Determine fret spacings and layout fretboards accurately

Accurate, high quality rules are crafted of durable stainless steel for years of service in professional repair shops

Each rule has four different fret scales, and features precisely etched, easy-to-read markings on both sides

Slotted for Martin Dreadnought guitars, this is the most common acoustic scale length

Our kiln-dried fingerboards have flat undersides, are unfretted (no inlays), and ready for trimming to fit a variety of neck widths

Features 25.34" scale, 16" radius, and 20 fret slots

You don't need a shop full of woodworking tools to build your own fiddle when you buy our kit

Ready for you to assemble, finish and set up

All of the machine work has already been done, so simple hand tools are all you need to assemble the kit

Each fingerboard is radiused and extended to include a 1/8" flat-bottomed nut slot, Fender style

Our kiln-dried fingerboards have flat undersides, are unfretted (no inlays), and ready for trimming to fit a variety of neck widths

Features 25.5" scale, 12" radius, and 24 fret slots (plus nut slot)

Rout clean, precise ledges for practically any binding combinations

Clean-cutting carbide-tipped cutter has a 1/4" shank to fit your router

This money-saving set includes depth-of-cut bearings sized specifically for binding routing

BUILD IT IN A WEEKEND! - Perfect for Beginners or Pros, Includes All The Parts, Hardware, And Electronics You Need.

DETAILED ILLUSTRATED STEP-BY-STEP INSTRUCTIONS INCLUDED - And Can Be Downloaded from the Listing

MINIMAL TOOLS NEEDED - We've Taken Care Of The Tricky Parts Like Routing And Shaping.

Used to change the angle of a bolt-on bass neck

Made of solid maple to match the guitar neck

Better than the typical homemade "guitar pick" neck joint shims, which create an unwanted gap, these tapered shims cover the entire heel of the neck

Used to change the angle of a bolt-on bass neck

Made of solid maple to match the guitar neck

Better than the typical homemade "guitar pick" neck joint shims, which create an unwanted gap, these tapered shims cover the entire heel of the neck

Our StewMac ukulele kits make a great place to start if you're a new builder looking for that first project (or as a gift for the budding luthier or builder in your life)

Our DIY uke kits are simple, easy and a ton of fun (plus, they sound amazing!)

To reduce spring-back and aid stability the back and sides are made from high quality mahogany laminates, which goes a long way to ensuring your first build is painless and enjoyable

Stewart-MacDonald Is Your Source For Quality Bone Nuts!

Unbleached Bone Gives You the Vintage Look with the Best Tone

Time is Money! Save Time with a our Pre Slotted Nuts

You don't need a big shop to build your own guitar when you buy our kit

We've taken care of the critical machining so that parts fit well right from the start

Kit includes precisely machined, pre-cut, AAA-grade tonewoods (carved neck; accurately bent-sides; bookmatched back, joined and cut to shape; spruce top with soudhole and rosette channel; and pre-slotted fingerboard)

[Multi-functional Tool]: A multi functional skateboard T tool that allows you to adjust axle nuts, mounting hardware, and the kingpin nut on the top of the truck; which is perfect for completing skateboard assembly

[All-in-One Design]: The all in one skate tool has everything you need to tighten up or repair your skateboard. This skate tool works with all types of the skateboards, penny board and long boards, it can help change wheels, clean your bearing

[Anti-Loss Structure]: The skateboard T tool includes 3 different sizes of sockets (3/8", 1/2", 9/16") and a slide-out Phillips head wrench screwdriver that fits into the top of the handle when not in use

[Multi-functional Tool]: A multi functional skateboard T tool that allows you to adjust axle nuts, mounting hardware, and the kingpin nut on the top of the truck; which is perfect for completing skateboard assembly

[All-in-One Design]: The all in one skate tool has everything you need to tighten up or repair your skateboard. This skate tool works with all types of the skateboards, penny board and long boards, it can help change wheels, clean your bearing

[Anti-Loss Structure]: The skateboard T tool includes 3 different sizes of sockets (3/8", 1/2", 9/16") and a slide-out Phillips head wrench screwdriver that fits into the top of the handle when not in use

The most advanced and precision fret end dressing file available - designed from the ground up specifically for fret ends - this is your most effective weapon in the battle against sharp fret ends, " fret sprout ", and a must-have for a smoother, faster playing guitar that inspires you to play more often.

Precision flat ground, diamond honed and polished bottom - so the file glides across your fingerboard without scuffing the wood, finish or binding. We've teamed up with one of Europe's oldest and most respected file makers to help us create this finely crafted file, then we put the finishing touches and final diamond hone and polish here in our shop. Definitely NOT made in China.

Top of file has a smooth, safe ground edge, and the upper corners and tip are completely rounded and beveled to prevent damage to your fretboard and guitar. Also comes with a top quality, made in USA hardwood handle that feels comfortable in your hand, and takes the pain out of working on your frets.

Precise string action gauge in .010" (ten thousandths of an inch) number increments, and .005" line increments = super accurate guitar setup! The markings are NOT printed - they are actually laser etched through the black surface, deeply into the stainless metal. No printing to rub off! Also check out the new, precision 64ths string action gauge. The accuracy of the FretGuru 2 will bring your guitar out of the realm of woodworking and into another world of playability.

Unique, first of it's kind fret height/fret wear gauge in .005" increments. No more fumbling with calipers, straightedges or feeler gauges.

Fret rocker! The 3 unequal length sides are CNC machined, precision diamond honed and polished. Now you can find that pesky high fret without scratching your frets.