Fret Installation for the Unbound Fretboards Source: Fret Repair Fret Installation – Unbound Fretboards: Replacing the frets on a guitar with an unbound fretboard can be one of the most straight-forward repairs you will make. This article explains the process of fret installation only. Read the article Fret Finishing for Unbound Fretboards for the final [...]

Fret Repair Problems Source:Fret Repair Fret Problems: Nearly every repair operation on the guitar can have its share of problems and challenges. The same holds true for frets, and quite possibly, since there is a direct interaction between the guitar player and the frets on his fretboard, there are even more concerns and problems associated [...]

How to Replace a Fret Source: Fret Repair How to Replace a Fret(s): In this article we will discuss the procedure for replacement of just a few frets – say 1 to 3 of them total. This can be a very typical scenario as most guitar players seldom stray from the first position when then [...]

Fret Leveling is a job that just about anyone can tackle with the right tools and a little bit of patience. This article supplies you with all the information you will need to complete a profession fret leveling or redressing job.

Detailed instructions how to remove worn guitar frets. We discuss alternate methods, tools required and other tips for a successful fret job.

Specialty Fret Repair Tools: Fret Press System: Pressing frets into place is a time-saving and accurate method widely used in guitar production. Our self-leveling steel fret press caul, fitted to our heavy-duty arbor press, brings this method to your shop. The arbor press is made of cast steel, with an adjustable steel pinion for firm [...]

Essential Fret Repair Tools Source: Fret Repair Optional Fret Repair Tools: If your are going to embark on a fret repair, whether it is repairing just one fret or re-fretting an entire instrument, there are some basic tools and specialty tools you will need to have. I have divided the tools into 3 separate categories: [...]

Essential Fret Repair Tools Source: Fret Repair Essential Fret Repair Tools: If your are going to embark on a fret repair, whether it is repairing just one fret or re-fretting an entire instrument, there are some basic tools and specialty tools you will need to have. I have divided the tools into 3 separate categories: [...]

Repair of Rough Fret Ends Source: Fret Repair Rough Fret End Repair: Tools and Materials Required: Fret Dressing Tool Set of Needle Files Fret File 400 Wet Dry Sand Paper (Silicone Carbide) 0000 Steel Wool Amazon.com Widgets If you have a guitar or are brought a guitar that has rough fret ends – or more [...]

Anatomy of a Fret Source: Fret Repair Anatomy of a Fret: When we talk about frets, there are sure a lot of terms associated with which ones should be used with what instruments, Also, there are many variations available such as wide, medium, narrow, high, low, crown height, tang etc. Let’s Talk Terms First: Crown: [...]