These are the most common tools used for a wide range of tasks, such as screwdrivers, pliers, hammers, and wrenches.
Specific maintenance tools:
These are used for particular types of instruments, like string winders for guitars, mouthpiece brushes for wind instruments, or drum keys for percussion.
Instruments
Measurement instruments:These devices are designed for making calibrated measurements. Examples include:
Digital:Digital calipers, digital multimeters, and digital measuring tapes
Analog:Analog multimeters, analog oscilloscopes, and analog pressure gauges
Computer-based:Data acquisition systems, spectrum analyzers, and temperature calibrators
Musical instruments:Objects used to create musical sounds, such as a piano or a guitar.
Supplies
Consumables:
Items that are used up and need to be replaced, including cleaning cloths, lubricants, rosin for bows, and replacement strings.
Safety equipment:
Items that protect the user from injury, such as safety glasses, gloves, and face masks.
Equipment
Machinery:
Larger, often powered, machinery or systems that perform work, such as an oscilloscope, a lathe, or a coffee grinder.
Instrumentation systems:
A collection of one or more instruments, sometimes integrated into a larger system to perform a variety of tasks like monitoring, control, and analysis.