Why every player needs a guitar nut height gauge

If you've ever felt like your strings are just a bit too hard to press down near the first fret, it's probably time to break out a guitar nut height gauge and see what's actually going on. Most players spend a lot of time worrying about their bridge height or their truss rod, but the nut is often the most overlooked part of a guitar setup. Honestly, it's the difference between a guitar that feels like butter and one that feels like you're fighting a cheese slicer every time you try to play an F barre chord. ...

March 3, 2026 · 7 min · Mullen Mcneely