Is the New Stringjoy Action Gauge Better? (Comparison & Review)

Are all string action gauges the same? Today we’re unboxing the new Stringjoy String Action Gauge to see if it lives up to the hype blowing up social media. I compare it side-by-side with the Dunlop and the MusicNomad string action gauges. We’ll look at readability (especially for those of us with "old rock and roll eyes"), simplicity of measurements, and overall value. Is the Stringjoy worth the extra shipping cost, or should you stick with the classics? Let’s head to the workbench and find out. In this video: Unboxing the Stringjoy package (plus a cool sticker). Side-by-side size and flexibility comparison. Readability: Black/Cream vs. Chrome/Black. Real-world testing on my "Big Tex" project guitar. https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLMhTW3lOIKQ1egUpZI7r4qU4UYAoAIkKt Price breakdown: Is it worth $19? Amazon Affiliate Links: Dunlop Action Gauge https://amzn.to/4sBdmUC MusicNomad Precision String Action Gauge https://amzn.to/4t6uRMj Stringjoy Universal String Action Gauge https://stringjoy.com/guitarstrings/strings/bench-tools/string-action-gauge/ What are you strumming on lately? Let me know about your current guitar projects in the comments! Timestamps 0:00 - Intro: Are all action gauges the same? 0:47 - Unboxing the Stringjoy Envelope 1:23 - Headed to the Workbench 1:57 - Size Comparison: Stringjoy vs. Dunlop vs. MusicNomad 2:45 - The Problem with Chrome Gauges (Readability) 3:38 - Stringjoy Features & Simplicity 4:42 - Shoutout to Steve Cassidy & Guitar Measurements 5:13 - Recommended Settings & The "No Rules" Philosophy 6:06 - Flexibility & Build Quality Test 6:40 - Testing on "Big Tex" (Real-world measurement) 7:43 - The Music Nomad Secret Weapon (Fret Rocker) 8:30 - Layout Design: Why simplicity matters 9:14 - The Cost Breakdown: Dunlop vs. MusicNomad vs. Stringjoy 10:44 - Final Thoughts: Which one should you buy? Shoutouts: https://www.youtube.com/@SteveCassidyGuitar (Steve) @DavesWorldofFunStuff (Dave) @SmokeEaterGuitars (Jon) @Stringjoy @MusicNomadCare https://www.youtube.com/user/jimdunlopusa ____ Checkout our playlist page for more series and journeys https://www.youtube.com/@TedTalksGuitars/playlists Special Thanks to our channel members "The Jacks" Want to support the channel? Feel free to explore Channel membership options: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBr6kaWeOvldTHvntB3tnMg/join Ted Talks Guitars & Life Merch Store: https://tedtalksguitars-shop.fourthwall.com/ Amazon Affiliate Link: https://amzn.to/3W3PZox *If you click on this link to shop at Amazon the channel will receive a modest financial commission from your purchases. Guyker Referral Link: https://www.guyker.com/?ref=tedtalksguitars If you use the link you will save 15% at Guyker Use the coupon code: TEDSMITH #GuitarSetup #Stringjoy #GuitarTech #GuitarMaintenance #LuthierTools #MusicNomad #GuitarReview #GuitarProject #RockAndRoll