Musicnomad MN821 TRI-BEAM 3-IN-1 - MEASURING SCALE FOR PLANNING FINGERBOARD AND FRETS
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Musicnomad
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A Reliable Inspection Tool on the Workbench
The Tri-Beam 3-in-1 eliminates guesswork thanks to its rigid triangular shape, easy to hold and flex-free. Ideal for luthier setups and repairs, it allows quick verification of fingerboard flatness and fret alignment. Its scale markings also facilitate checking scale length and, from the 12th fret onward, estimating bridge placement to speed up your diagnostics.
Technical specifications
| Category | Tools | Use | fretboard, Bass, fret, guitar |
| Type | measuring ruler and precision straight edges for fingerboard and fret planning | Material | 6063-T5 aluminum |
| Design | patented Tri-Beam 3-in-1, triangular profile with 3 walls | Finish | blue anodized, extremely durable, abrasion-resistant, chip-proof |
| Straight edge lengths | 17.6 inches (44.7 cm), 12 inches (30.5 cm), 6.5 inches (16.5 cm) | Manufacturing | continuous 5-axis CNC machining |
| Graduations | SAE and metric | Edges | ground and polished |
| Integrated scales | 13 fingerboard lengths (guitar and bass) | Precision tolerance | +/- 0.00125 inches per foot |
| Inspection | fret scale ruler for checking from the 12th fret | Practical detail | integrated hanging hole |
Questions frequently asked
What fretboard lengths can be measured with this ruler?
The three straight edges measure 44.7 cm, 30.5 cm, and 16.5 cm. The integrated scales cover 13 guitar and bass fretboard lengths.
Does the Musicnomad MN821 allow verification of the bridge placement?
A fret scale ruler enables checking starting from the 12th fret. Bridge placement can thus be estimated as part of scale length diagnostics.
What is the accuracy for checking fret levelness?
The specified tolerance is +/- 0.00125 inch per foot. The edges are ground and polished for checking the fretboard and fret alignment.
Is this ruler suitable for guitars and basses?
It is intended for use on fretboards, frets, guitars, and basses. The 13 integrated scales are dedicated to the fretboard lengths of these instruments.
What material is the Tri-Beam 3-in-1 made of?
The structure is made of 6063-T5 aluminum. The patented triangular profile rests on three walls and is continuously CNC 5-axis machined. An integrated hanging hole facilitates storage on the workbench.



