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Fret Press Inserts - for Pressing Frets, Multiple Radiuses
Fret press inserts. 2.5” width brass inserts fit the S-T259-A and S-T260 fret press cauls. Used to press frets into guitar fret boards as an alternative to hammering.
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Fret Rocker - for Identifying Uneven Frets
Fret rocker luthier tool. Four precision ground flat edges having lengths: 4.0”, 3.0”, 2.0” and 1.3”. Perfect for finding the source of fret buzz. Place the flat edge over three frets at a time and try to rock the tool. If the tool rocks, you’ve located the uneven fret.
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Fret Puller - Narrow Jaws, for removing frets
A specialized tool for cleanly pulling out frets. The narrow jaws are designed specifically to allow for a clean grip on frets. The special flush ground 1/2" jaws can easily bite the frets without damaging the fretboard.
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Fret Wire - 18% Nickel-Silver, 2 ft lengths, Medium sizes
High quality 18% Nickel-Silver fret wire in medium sizes.
  • 2.3mm - 2.4mm Crown Widths, (0.091" - 0.095")
  • 1.1mm - 1.3mm Crown Heights, (0.043" - 0.051")

Straight 2ft lengths sold individually or by the pound. For additional sizes and options please see:
  • Small Sizes - P-GTFW-S-X
  • Jumbo Sizes - P-GTFW-J-X
  • Stainless Steel - P-GTFW-STEEL-X

SKU Crown Width Crown Height Total Height Tang Width Stud Width Additional Info P-GTFW-M-1 2.3 mm (0.091") 1.1 mm (0.043") 2.6 mm (0.102") 0.65 mm (0.026") 0.95 mm (0.037") A popular medium size for electric guitars P-GTFW-M-2 2.4 mm (0.095") 1.2 mm (0.047") 2.8 mm (0.110") 0.60 mm (0.024") 0.95 mm (0.037") A popular tall and narrow style, similar size to Stew Mac 141 P-GTFW-M-3
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Fret Wire - Stainless Steel, 2 ft lengths, various sizes
High quality stainless steel fret wire available in popular sizes.
Straight 2ft lengths sold individually or discounted by the pound.
Per pound quantities


SKU
Qty
Price


P-GTFW-STEEL-1
32
PRICE


P-GTFW-STEEL-3
22
PRICE


For standard 18% Nickel-Silver options please see:
  • Small Sizes - P-GTFW-S-X
  • Medium Sizes - P-GTFW-M-X
  • Jumbo Sizes - P-GTFW-J-X



SKU
Crown Width
Crown Height
Total Height
Tang Width
Stud Width
Additional Info


P-GTFW-STEEL-1
2.0 mm (0.079")
1.0 mm (0.039")
2.8 mm (0.110")
0.6 mm (0.024")
0.95 mm (0.037")
Similar size to Dunlop 6260, Stew Mac 147, commonly used on Vintage Fender, Banjos, Pre-War Gibsons


P-GTFW-STEEL-3
2.7 mm (0.106")
1.4 mm (0.055")
3.2 mm (0.126")
0.6 mm (0.024")
0.95 mm (0.037&qu
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Fret Hammer - Twin Heads, for delicate work
Precision luthier hammer with wooden handle. Dual sided head has a steel end and a plastic end to allow for delicate work. Can be used for applications such as ensuring a proper fret fitting.
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Fret Wire - 18% Nickel-Silver, 2 ft lengths, Jumbo sizes
High quality 18% Nickel-Silver fret wire in jumbo sizes.
  • 2.6mm - 3.0mm Crown Widths, (0.102" - 0.118")
  • 1.0mm - 1.45mm Crown Heights, (0.039" - 0.057")

Straight 2ft lengths sold individually or discounted by the pound. Per pound quantities SKU Qty Price P-GTFW-J-1 28 PRICE P-GTFW-J-2 26 PRICE P-GTFW-J-3 25 PRICE P-GTFW-J-4 22 PRICE P-GTFW-J-5 18 PRICE P-GTFW-J-6 21 PRICE P-GTFW-J-7 19 PRICE For additional sizes and options please see:
  • Small Sizes - P-GTFW-S-X
  • Medium Sizes - P-GTFW-M-X
  • Stainless Steel - P-GTFW-STEEL-X

SKU Crown Width Crown Height Total Height Tang Width Stud Width Additional Info P-GTFW-J-1 2.6 mm (0.102") 1.0 mm (0.039"
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Fret wire - Fender®, pre-cut, for Standard Guitar
Fender® replacement pre-cut standard fret wire (24 pieces). Pre-radiused to 9.5"
Features:
  • 24 pre-cut standard frets for guitar fingerboards
  • Pre-radiused to 9.5"
  • Each piece .046" tall and .103 wide
package of 24
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Fret Cutter - 190mm, for Trimming Fret Wire
Fret Cutters. Use to trim the ends of new fret wire close to the fingerboard without leaving marks. Made in Japan. Dimensions:
  • 190 mm total length
  • 27 mm jaw width
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Fret wire - Fender®, pre-cut, for vintage guitar
Fender® replacement pre-cut vintage fret wire. Pre-radiused to 7.25"
Features:
24 vintage-style pre-cut frets for guitar fingerboards
Pre-radiused to 7.25"
Each piece .039" tall and .084 wide
package of 24
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Fret Files - for Filing Fret Crowns
Solid steel crowning files with dual cutting edges for precision fret crowning. These should be in any luthier’s tool kit!
  • Made of solid steel
  • Soft rubber coating on the handle
  • Double sided (both sides are the same size)
  • 4-3/16” cutting surface
  • Available in three sizes to cover most fret sizes (small,medium,large)
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Fret / Fingerboard Leveler - for checking frets
Fast, accurate leveling tools for the pro shop. This heavyweight steel tube is precision-ground for flatness on the narrow sides. Attach abrasive to quickly level frets or unfretted fingerboards.
Each heavyweight rectangular 1" x 2" steel tube is precision-ground for flatness on two opposite sides. The tool's edges are smooth to prevent gouging.
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Fret Wire - 18% Nickel-Silver, 2 ft lengths, Small sizes
High quality 18% Nickel-Silver fret wire in small sizes.
  • 2mm - 2.1mm Crown Widths, (0.079" - 0.083")
  • 0.9mm - 1.3mm Crown Heights, (0.035" - 0.051")

Straight 2ft lengths sold individually or discounted by the pound. Per pound quantities SKU Qty Price P-GTFW-S-1 38 PRICE P-GTFW-S-2 31 PRICE P-GTFW-S-3 32 PRICE P-GTFW-S-4 26 PRICE P-GTFW-S-5 35 PRICE For additional sizes and options please see:
  • Medium Sizes - P-GTFW-M-X
  • Jumbo Sizes - P-GTFW-J-X
  • Stainless Steel - P-GTFW-STEEL-X

SKU Crown Width Crown Height Total Height Tang Width Stud Width Additional Info P-GTFW-S-1 2.0 mm (0.079") 0.9 mm (0.035") 2.5 mm (0.098") 0.5 mm (0.020") 0.83 mm (0.033")
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Fret Polishing Rubber - Erases Fine Scratches & Marks
Make your frets shine with this fret polishing rubber. Erases fine scratches and marks. Set of 2. Because of the softness of the rubber, the polisher fits to fret arch perfectly and keeps the fingerboard damage to a minimum. Easy to cut for delicate fret work. This is a great rust remover and polisher!
Available in 1000 (tan), 400 (red), or 180 (blue) grit.
package of 2
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Fretboard Cleaner - Dunlop, Formula 65 Lemon Oil
Make your fretboard happy!
Keep fretboards clean and avoid cracking and drying by conditioning them with Dunlop Fretboard 65 Ultimate Lemon Oil.
Dunlop Fretboard 65 Ultimate Lemon Oil will remove grime and return your fretboard to it’s original luster quickly and easily. And once the dirt and grime are gone Fretboard 65 will keep it away by providing an invisible sealant against stains and moisture.
*Note* - Not for use on maple fretboards.
  • Protects your fretboard from cracking and drying
  • Moisturizes your fretboard
  • Removes dirt, grime, and grease
  • 4 oz. bottle
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Fret Setter - 10 cm long, for reseating without unstringing
The contact surface of this solid brass tool fits over the crown of a fret and reseats loose fret ends without unstringing the instrument. Place the end of the tool on the crown of the fret and tap with a hammer. Also works well for pressing loose fret ends down while supergluing.
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Fretboard Conditioner - Lizard Spit, 4 oz.
Removes dirt and stains and slows oxidation of frets. Protects against drying and cracking by moisturizing and conditioning to preserve fret board life. Use Lizard Spit Guitar Polish for finished surfaces.
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Fret Slotting Miter Box - for guiding fret saws
Use this Fret Slotting Miter Box to accurately cut fret slots with a fretting handsaw. The ball-bearing guides make sawing easier and faster; they hold your fret saw perpendicular to the fingerboard and can be adjusted to match the blade precisely. You can quickly slot any board up to 3"" (76.2mm) wide, with adjustable depth of cut for any fret wire. You always have an unobstructed view of your work.
Made of rugged aluminum and 12" (304.8mm) long, this miter box has convenient mounting holes for firm attachment to your workbench, the mounting screws and spanners are included. Instructions also included.
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Fret File - for Filing Fret Ends, pencil shape
Made in Japan. File specially designed for fret end work. Used for rounding fret ends and deburring. Size small = 1 mm for small frets. Size medium = 2 mm for medium frets. Size large= 3 mm for large frets.
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Fret Bender - for creating radius in or flattening Fret Wire
Multi-functional Fret Bender - bend or staighten either bulk fretwire or pre-cut short piece fret wire precisely and quickly! For bending fret wire, crank a length of fretwire through the fret bender, and it comes out curved and ready to install in a radiused fretboard. Get a perfect bend on enough wire for a whole guitar in just seconds. Precisely radiused fretwire makes your fretwork fast, accurate, and professional.
Can be mounted to a workbench by using the two 5/16” bolt holes.
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Fret Press Caul - Converts Drill Press to Fret Press
Fret press caul. Perfect for converting your drill press or arbor press into a fret press. 3/8” shank. (Includes 2.5 mm hex key).
Used with radius inserts (S-T261) to press frets into guitar fret boards.
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Fret Press - Handheld, 4 cauls, for seating frets
Handheld fret press is a professional fretting tool that gives you finer control over the pressure needed to seat a fret into the slot - you can actually feel it seating! It eliminates complicated clamping setups, so your press-in fret jobs go faster. There's a self-leveling upper caul that adjusts easily to any neck. Used with radius inserts (S-T261) to press frets into guitar fret boards. This method is preferred by many as an alternative to hammering the frets in. Includes 4 interchangeable support cauls.
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Fret Saw - Standard Model, for cutting fret slots
Standard fret slot cutting saw with 0.50/0.60 mm pitch. Made in Japan. Overall length = 324 mm (12 ¾”) Cutting Length = 115 mm (4 ½”) Blade Depth = 30 mm (1 3/16”)
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Fret Cutter - Carbon Steel, for Cutting Stainless Steel Fret Wire
High quality carbon steel fret cutters for use with stainless steel fret wire. These newly designed cutters improve accuracy providing a flatter cut than other versions. Additionally the blades are designed for improved durability. The cutters can also be locked in the closed position for protection when not in use.
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