Tools

Black stripboard featuring a 0.15” vintage spacing. This spacing is great for vintage-style builds and more easily accommodates axial capacitors and other larger sized vintage parts like resistors and transistors. The board has 40 x 20 holes (20 strips). Each strip is HASL coated making soldering easier than most protoboards and also ensures a long shelf life. Features:

• High-quality 1.6mm FR4 glass-epoxy circuit board
• HASL coated strips
• 40 x 20 holes (20 strips)
• 6.14” x 3.15”

Looking for projects? See our Wide Stripboard projects in our Pedal Layouts & Build Guides section for ideas.

Stripboard made with a phenolic substrate. Phenolic boards are found in many vintage electronics before the use of fiberglass became common. This stripboard features a 0.15” vintage spacing. This spacing is great for vintage-style builds and more easily accommodates axial capacitors and other larger sized vintage parts like resistors and transistors. The board has a 40 x 20 holes (20 strips). Each strip is surface treated making soldering easier than most protoboards and also ensures a long shelf life. Features: High-quality 1.6mm phenolic circuit board Corrosion resistant, surface treated copper strips 40 x 20 holes (20 strips) 6.14” x 3.15” Looking for projects? See our Wide Stripboard projects in our Pedal Layouts & Build Guides section for ideas.

Multi-use tool oil for both maintaining and using tools. This rust-preventive oil can be used to lubricate tools such as hinges on pliers. It can also be used to thinly coat metal tools to avoid future corrosion. Additionally, it can be used as a cutting and filing lubricant when slotting a nut for a guitar, slotting bridge saddles, and other cutting purposes. The 15ml bottle features a needle dropper tip.

Replacement top that is on all of BSI's non-Pocket CAs. Perfect for replacing damaged tops on any of the CA glues. These tops can be soaked in acetone overnight to remove any buildup of CA on the inside and outside of the nozzle. Compatible with S-F500,S-F501, S-F502, S-F503, S-F504, S-F505, S-F550, S-F551, and S-F540.

Non-clog 6" long pipette for CA glue application. The regular tip is recommended for gap filling and extra-thick CA. CA is sucked up into the applicator by inserting it into an open CA bottle with the bulb at the end compressed, like an eyedropper The fine tip is recommended for the application of thin CAs. It can also be used for the fine application of Insta-Set accelerator and for applying fine lubricating oils. CA can be kept in the applicator for two weeks.

Replacement colored cap that fits over the S-F312 top. These are sold individually and the color is randomly selected

Bob Smith Industries ™ Extender Tip for CA glues. This extender tip can be used with all viscosities (Thin,Medium,Extra Thick) of cyanoacrylate that we offer from Bob Smith Industries™ and is compatible with both available sizes (1oz and 2oz) Extender tips can help you reach difficult spaces and control the flow of glue for more precise application.

• Helps focus glue stream
• Works with all three CA glue viscosities
• Package of 6

Adhesive backed standoff with M3 threading. The high-strength adhesive tape allows the standoff to be securely mounted, providing an easy option for mounting PCBs in enclosures. These standoffs use a captive metal nut in a strong nylon plastic base for a durable and lightweight solution.

Rocket Sockets by Pepers' Pedals allow for the tightening of various nuts for jacks, potentiometers and switches on guitar effects pedals without scratching the enclosure and damaging the graphics or paint as the typical metal tools will do.

The Better Setter tool is essentially a mini set square for control knobs ensuring the knobs are lined up perfectly every time. The U-shaped slot is fitted around the pot shaft and the adjustable straight edge is then aligned and set to the edge of the enclosure. The two white lines on the U-shaped slot can then be used to set the knob to the beginning or end of the pot’s travel. Works best with 7mm bushing potentiometers.

This multi-tool has everything you need to maintain your drum kit before, during, and after performances and practice sessions, from our T-Handle Drum Key to screw driver bits and hex key wrenches. Drums take a beating. Literally. That means ongoing adjustment and repair—even during a performance. That’s where the GrooveTech Drum Multi-Tool comes in. It'll quickly remedy problems on virtually all makes and models of drums and hardware, starting with a drum key that's made to the same high standards as our T-Handle Drum Key. And no multi-tool would be complete without the standard array of screwdrivers, so we provide a 5mm slotted and #1 and #2 Phillips. But where this tool really adds value is its collection of both inch and metric hex wrench sizes to handle pedals and other hardware.

This multi-tool has everything you need to make quick, gig-saving adjustments on the fly, featuring hex wrenches, screwdrivers, and a precision ruler for tremolo, action, pickup height, and other basic tweaks using both metric and imperial units. The GrooveTech Mini-Multi Guitar/Bass Multi-Tool is designed for all those on-the-fly adjustments you might need to make when it counts the most. It comes equipped with hex wrenches, screwdrivers, and a precision ruler so that you can quickly adjust your tremolo system, action, pickup height, and other basic functions. Oh, and it comes with a super-handy bottle opener for when you need to get to that refreshing beverage after the gig. Virtually all makes and models of guitars and basses are covered. Tools are pro-grade and absolutely dependable. Don’t head to the gig without a Mini-Multi Guitar/Bass Multi-Tool in your pocket. GrooveTech Tools offer a lifetime of quality instrument care for players of all levels.

The DK Multi Multi-Tool is a drum key made from pro-grade materials for exceptional durability with three metric-hex-wrench ends to cover pedal and other adjustments. The DK Drum Multi Multi-Tool is the sturdiest, handiest drum key you’ll ever buy. Made from pro-grade chrome vanadium steel, the centerpiece is a forged skeleton made to precision tolerances, ensuring exceptional durability and a proper fit. It comes wrapped in a polypropylene jacket for a comfortable feel. But that’s not all. We added three metric hex wrenches to cover the most common sizes found on drum hardware—especially pedals. Even with all of these features, the DK Multi Multi-Tool is about the same size as a standard drum key. This is likely to become your favorite. GrooveTech Tools offer a lifetime of quality instrument care for players of all levels.

An exclusive design from GrooveTech founder Dan Parks, this CaseTools Guitar Multi-Tool allows you to make quick tweaks to your Fender USA Guitar, and it’s small enough to fit right in the palm of your hand. It features four different sides: 1/8” ball-end hex wrench for truss rod adjustments, 1/16” and .05” hex wrenches for bridge adjustments, and a custom Phillips screwdriver bit shaped to handle both #1 and #2 screws like those in your neck and pickguard.

Hand riveter with four nose pieces and 100 rivets. The included nose pieces fit 3/32”, 1/8”, 5/32”, and 3/16” rivets. A small wrench is tucked into the grip so users can quickly change the nose pieces as needed. This set includes 100 rivets; 25 in each of the compatible sizes.

• 3/32”, 1/8”, 5/32”, and 3/16” nose pieces
• All-steel construction
• Comfortable vinyl grip
• Easily switch between nose sizes using the included wrench

This is a set of measured vacuum tubes for use in TV-7 vacuum tube tester calibration. The values for each vacuum tube will be measured and included for the purpose of calibrating your own TV-7 tester at home. Steps for this calibration can be found online. Three tubes will be included:

• 6L6
• 6AU6
• 12AT7

These tubes are tested at the following settings: Tube Filament Settings Bias Shunt Range 6L6 6.3 HS5-3481 23 0 D Tube Filament Settings Bias Shunt Range 6AU6 6.3 ET1-5672 16 0 B Tube Filament Settings Bias Shunt Range 12AT7 12.6 EV7-6080 10 0 C Note that brands are not guaranteed to match photograph.

High quality Phillips head truss rod wrench. This Japanese made wrench is the perfect tool for cross slotted truss rod nuts found on many Fender® necks. The compact 9mm diameter head has a thin 11mm width allowing for adjustments without removing the neck

Fast, accurate leveling tools for the pro shop. This heavyweight steel tube is precision-ground for flatness on the narrow sides. Attach abrasive to quickly level frets or unfretted fingerboards.
Each heavyweight rectangular 1" x 2" steel tube is precision-ground for flatness on two opposite sides. The tool's edges are smooth to prevent gouging.

Handheld fret press is a professional fretting tool that gives you finer control over the pressure needed to seat a fret into the slot - you can actually feel it seating! It eliminates complicated clamping setups, so your press-in fret jobs go faster. There's a self-leveling upper caul that adjusts easily to any neck. Used with radius inserts (S-T261) to press frets into guitar fret boards. This method is preferred by many as an alternative to hammering the frets in. Includes 4 interchangeable support cauls.

High quality digitally controlled soldering iron from Atten. The ST-2065D is a highly portable 65W soldering iron with a ton of features packed into its small package. This iron features accurate and adjustable temperature control along with a simple preset system and is compatible with a wide variety of tip options. The feature-rich ST-2065D easily surpasses other irons in its class.

The GrooveTech Guitar/Bass Multi-Tool has everything you need to give your guitar or bass a full setup—and it’ll all fit in your pocket or your gig bag. For truss rod adjustments, this multi-tool is equipped with three ball-end hex wrenches for standard nuts and a a 5/16” nut driver for Gibson-style nuts. Additional hex wrenches cover bridge and tremolo adjustments, and if you need to work on an instrument with vintage-style saddle screws, the 2.5mm slotted screwdriver is ready to go. Need to remove your pick guard or neck plate or put on a new set of Straplok® Strap Buttons? The two Phillips screwdrivers will take care of these and other needs. Finally, the ruler will help you check neck relief and string action.
All wrenches are pro-grade, using heat-treated S2 steel with a polished chrome finish.

Luthier tool, set of 2 scrapers for wood working. 0.4mm thickness.

Small flat chisel with an offset handle allowing this tool to easily get into tight spaces for luthier work. The 1.1mm blade is made of high quality HSS steel and is perfect when precision is required for nut slots and elsewhere. Made in Japan.

Lid for 1 quart mixing container. Seals container and prevents spills. High-density polyethylene. Use with S-TMIX-1 (sold separately).