fret word... dressing and refretting

[83SanDimas]

I would like to get good at fret work. Anyone here ever done it? What would you suggest for tools?

[zeegler]

Re: fret word... dressing and refretting

Start out by practicing on a beater. I use a 10" bastard mill file, a set of needle files for fret ends, and a sanding block with various grades of sandpaper. Then I finish off with a metal polish like Brasso or Gleem.

[vwall]

Re: fret word... dressing and refretting

Dude, invest the extra money for the stew mac stuff. its great stuff.
If you need an extra neck to practice on, I have a few beaters I used to practice and will be happy to send one over for you to practice on.
I will need it back tho as I have spent a good 10 years collecting necks for this.
All i ask is you cover the shipping to and from.
Let me know..
Then when I get it back, i can also check your work and tell you what you need to work on.
Its up to you but Im here to help.



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[tmmsjm]

Re: fret word... dressing and refretting

The first thing you should do is get Dan Erlewine's Fret Basics video and or his book Fretwork Step by Step at Stewmac. I recommend the DVD. Watch it first and you'll know what tools you need depending on what you want to do - whether it's just leveling and dressing frets or doing a complete refret. Stewmac also has a great selection of fretting tools, including a starter set, which is about $150 with the book included.

[sambencuda]

Re: fret word... dressing and refretting

"Fretwork Step by Step"

This is a great book for begginers.

[zeegler]

Re: fret word... dressing and refretting

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Dude, invest the extra money for the stew mac stuff. its great stuff.


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I'm too much of a cheapass. [img]/images/graemlins/frown.gif[/img] But I do plan on getting the book. Maybe I'll get the proper tools later on.

[83SanDimas]

Re: fret word... dressing and refretting

Thanks all

I am off to the stewmac website