Erlewine Neck Jig Workstation
Fretwork without guesswork!
The revolutionary string tension simulator for fretwork is now more versatile than ever. Redesigned and improved!
A revolution in fretwork
Dan Erlewine developed the Neck Jig using the breakthrough idea of simulating string tension with the strings off. This results in the most accurate fret and fingerboard work ever: no guesswork, and no unpleasant surprises when the instrument is restrung. Just a very satisfied player!
Proven in pro repair shops
Evolving through years of fretwork for demanding players, the Erlewine Neck Jig has become a valuable asset in busy shops around the world.
NEW! Rigid aluminum design
Sturdy aluminum beam construction adds extra rigidity without cumbersome weight, and is unaffected by humidity. Enhanced stability and reduced flex make neck deflection measurements more precise than ever before.
NEW! Adjusts for any fretted instrument
All components now feature adjustable positioning. You can jig guitars, basses, banjos, mandolins and more, including asymmetrical or custom-shaped bodies, easier and faster. The cross beams have convenient etched measurements for instrument body alignment.
The big difference: using the playing position
Rotate the angle vise, and the guitar is turned onto its side—the same position as when it's played. This is the way to measure and adjust fretboard action, instead of laying the guitar on its back with gravity pulling the neck and strings downward.
With the strings on, the neck's curvature is zeroed-in with dial calipers. When the strings come off, the Jig holds the neck in the same position as when it was strung up in the playing position. Now you can do your fretwork with total accuracy, because when you string the guitar back up the neck doesn't change.
The Erlewine Neck Jig includes:
- Precision dial indicators for measuring neck deflection
- Height-adjustable jig rods
- Peghead tensioner and jack
- Swivel-top levelers that conform to the instrument body
- Wooden body support slats
- Body straps
- Sturdy eyebolt for convenient storage on your shop wall
- 4 setup wrenches
- Neck Jig Bracket for Angle Vise. Also sold separately
- Instructions
Angle Vise:
This sturdy steel vise secures the Neck Jig to our ShopStand. It lets you tilt a jigged guitar into the playing position for neck adjustments, so you can compensate for the effects of gravity. That's precision! The 4" x 1-1/2" jaws open to 4" and the vise tilts from -10 to 120 degrees. It's also versatile for mounting jigs, fixtures or work surfaces for easy access when the Neck Jig isn't being used.
Erlewine ShopStand:
Raise and rotate the Neck Jig to the height and position that's most comfortable for you, with our space-saving industrial-grade steel workstand. It bolts to your shop floor, and includes bolts for attaching the Angle Vise. It's also a versatile, rock-steady way to hold other jigs and fixtures (our Guitar Repair Vise, too) when the Neck Jig is removed, giving you complete access to your work.
- Height adjusts from 27" to 36"
- Ball bearing rotation with lock
- Base size 10" x 10" (floor bolts required); top plate 8" x 5"
