Thanks for posting this. This is probably the most comprehensive video on how to correct sharp fret ends that I have seen yet.

@stewmac

5 ай бұрын

@carlmontney7916 Thanks a bunch! Really appreciate your comment.

@mariachiblues2755

5 ай бұрын

THE BEST!!!

@carlmontney7916

5 ай бұрын

@@stewmac Also, this video couldn't have come along at a better time. After I watched this video the next day I was pulling some of my bass guitars out to check on the neck relief. I noticed that my player series Precision with a maple neck has a nasty case of fret sprout right now. So the tips in this video will be applied fairly quickly to that bass.

@ivanlunam.8206

5 ай бұрын

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@stewmac

5 ай бұрын

@carlmontney7916 right on, best of luck!

What on earth is wrong with the--at the time of writing this comment--192 people who downvoted this video? This is one of the clearest, well-produced tutorials (almost on any topic) I've ever watched. Thank you Stew!

The cheapest guitar I ever bought on Amazon a month ago had the smoothest and rounded frets ends. Guitar cost $98! Bought as a project guitar. No fret work needed. Change of strings and it was good to go. Getting a Fender Player stat tomorrow. I guarantee it will need fret work. Thank you.

Super quality video on every aspect. Well done guys!

@stewmac

5 ай бұрын

We appreciate that! Glad you enjoyed it.

@StratMatt777

5 ай бұрын

@@stewmac You guys stained your cool hat with fake blood. :(

@shredding51

4 ай бұрын

I was thinking the same thing

@meinkamph5327

3 ай бұрын

Yeah, I bought an awesome guitar from China. Well, one of the frets was so sharp I didn't realize I was missing skin utill the next day..

great zoom-ins on the fret ends. Really could see the rounding work so much better than previous videos. Thanks!

@stewmac

5 ай бұрын

Thanks for the feedback! That's great to hear.

I've been using raw cloth-backed Micro Mesh 1500-12000 grit to polish fret ends after beveling for 25 years now. Micro Mesh is an incredible polishing tool that comes in many forms, like the foam-backed version seen here, and is used in many industries from finger nail polishing to removing scratches in fighter jet canopies. It's actually known as the "non-abrasive-abrasive" because if you lay into it with some elbow grease, the heavier grit can be abrasive when you need it to be. It's extremely controllable. It works on metals, woods and plastics. For guitars, 2400 grit is a good starting place finally ending with 4000 grit to finely polish most guitar related surfaces to a gloss. Your grit choices may vary. The ONLY problem is Micro Mesh is wicked expensive, and the older MM from the 90's that I use absolutely works better than the new stuff, but the new MM can still last a long time. Like I said, I'm still using Micro Mesh from the 90s when I was a trombone maker. I saved a lot of it because I knew how special it is. Use MM wet or dry and use an ultra sonic cleaner with detergent to clean and renew it. HOPE THIS HELPS.

@westoftherockies

4 ай бұрын

good tips, i got a new guitar and have been setting it up how i want and waited to do the fret ends, i've been going real slow with fine grit polishing stones, going real easy and slow, not using agrressive files, i like your method, i've been wondering what to use to get even finer, but i kinda figurfed out that not using agressive files is prob smart, i didn't want to cut into anything..i'll buy some of that micro mesh.

@flouisbailey

3 ай бұрын

I found some multi-grit erasers, on Amazon of course, came in little box to keep neat and clean. Marked grit number on side 400-1200. Worked well.

There are many KZread videos that address this subject but this video is by FAR the best. Thank-you very much.

Thanks for this video. The detailed camera work really helps make the process clear.

StewMac, bravo on this in-depth updated version of Dan’s instructional. To anyone curious about doing their own fretwork, this is 100% all the info you need. With only these 2 or 3 tools, and a little practice, you can definitely do this yourself. The cost of the tools add up to the same price as a setup with some fretwork. It’s worth it. It didn’t take me long to get the technique right with the beveler and fret dressing file. You can totally do this!

@stewmac

5 ай бұрын

@4stringz324 great advice - thanks so much for the comment!

@Cymanytb

7 күн бұрын

i can't order stewmac tools here in romania so I had to make due with what I have. I have to say my file destroys the fretboard's edge and the fret ends are still sharp... so frustrating! I doubt his file would be better honestly.. I just don't understand how he makes it look so easy!

Wow! Best instruction I've experienced on the subject - simple and clear, all the detail you need, without complication. Well done.

February Fret Ends. Driest month, and it'll be good all year. Great teaching in your videos Gene, thank you!

Great timing Gene. I am doing the fret job on the 12-string you and I have discussed at length as we speak. Thanks again to all you guys at StewMac for the help we receive whenever we ask. Byron Stafford, N.E. Arizona.

This might be the best video on this subject for me.

@stewmac

10 күн бұрын

We appreciate that...Thank you for watching!

I had this problem for years, but simply keeping the guitar in the case made a big difference. Recently I've been putting the humidifying packs made for cigar humidors in my case, an inexpensive way to manage dryness. One cheap little pack works for months. I no longer have that fret popping issue.

All the info I needed without unnecessary banter. Perfect!

@stewmac

5 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

OK wow. This IS the video I've been looking for. Thanks for sharing

Answered every question I had. Amazing job.

Excellent video, thanks.

Thanks for posting. Great explanation !

Excellent!

Thank you very much for the great, detailed instructions. Have a good time and a not so cold winter...Peace

Very good info, I feel like I might be able to do this myself now. You've really taken care to note everything, you went slow enough for me to catch everything and that tells me you care about having the end result turn out right for me. Thank you.

Awesome video, thanks for the lesson.

Best fret sprout video I've seen. Thank you!

@stewmac

5 ай бұрын

Thanks a bunch!

Quite useful video for sure, very well explained, I especially liked hearing for the change when filing down the side of the frets, very helpful tip

Great lesson!. Thanks for all these videos. So helpful.

Guys, incredible video. So instructive, so detailed, and so short ( not to mention so humorous ). That says a lot about the StewMac reputation. Keep up the great work. Thank you very much for sharing this knowledge with all of us "wannabes". You Rock!!!

Excellent. Thank you.

This is great!

Very useful information. Thank you for sharing.

Great video!

very clear and detail explanations. Thank you very much for your professionnalism.

Best and most detailed video I've seen on this subject. Thank you.

@stewmac

5 ай бұрын

Awesome to hear, thank you!

excellent video

Brilliantly articulated as usual..

Well done, thank you 👍

excellent content, ty

Really great detailed vid

Superb informative video. Thank you. Micro mesh has so many uses. As well as using it on frets it's also good for levelling out any paint or varnish touch-ups. Used with water you can get a super flat finish prior to finishing with a good polish.

Great tutorial I did this to my cheap ibanez flamenco guitar which plays amazing for the price. After filing and dressing then polished with micromesh pads then oiled the fretboard and now it's super smooth and feels like an expensive guitar. Thanks for the video 😎

Good tips. Thank you.

Thanks well made and informative!

Good instructional video for a common, age old problem!

Thank you for this Knowledge!!

What a great video. Now I need to buy all the tools mentioned.

I have been doing this for years and this is probably the most complete easy to follow video ever made on the topic!

@stewmac

5 ай бұрын

That’s awesome to hear, thank you! 😊

Great video. Thanks

Great Video. Thanks.

Thank you so much

Great video , opening is comical. The most concise tutorial I’ve ever seen.❤

THANK YOU!!!!

Very instructive and helpful information, thank you!

Well explained. Thank you!

Very informative video, many thanks!

We have very long and harsh winters here in Norway. I made it a habbit to bring my Acustic info the bathroom when I shower during winter. Works like a charm🙌

Wow! This is so detailed ans extensive. Thank you!

Excellent thank you!

I just got a custom made tapping instrument and I really need to do this to the frets. Excellent video...thank you so much for posting!

Great video and tips!

Way, way helpful. Thank you!

@stewmac

5 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

Super cool video

Literally...the best fret shaping tutorial I have seen after suffering more youtube wandering than I care to admit. Having done my time with a file in a machining world, the overall approach completely makes sense, I just hadnt peiced it all together till I saw this vid. Excellent sense of humor and great graphical representations too. Yes...I am clicking subscribe now guys, keep it up!

very good thanks

What a great video! Thank you so much, StewMac!

@stewmac

5 ай бұрын

Thank you so much! Glad you enjoyed it!

Great no-nonsense video. Thanks for sharing.

@stewmac

5 ай бұрын

Thanks so much!

@exastra

5 ай бұрын

I mean, there was a liiiitttle nonsense in the beginning, but it was the kind of nonsense I appreciate!

This is precisely what I needed. What are all the tools needed? How to use them most effectively, efficiently, and in what order? Just perfect. Excellent editing also. Just the right amount of time for each detail. Thank you stew mac

Great video. I need this and it's going in my save bucket. I have the fret end dressing file and the micro mesh pads. Both tools are great. I'd like to get the mill file now. I've dressed about a dozen sets of frets and boy do I need the practice. I'm getting better and have discovered, as you said, that I've over-dressed sets of frets often. It's not an easy skill to perfect, but practice and training videos like this are great. I will keep after it. Thank you for this simple, yet great training video.

Was just about to do mine, I’m reminded every time it’s cold , even in so cal

great video!

I've ordered parts and tools galore from stewmac over the years. Last job was a broken cello neck and I steamed it apart, splined and reset neck, and put it all back together. Cello plays like a dream again. U guys rock.

@stewmac

5 ай бұрын

That's quite a job - nice work! Thanks for the comment 👍 Keep loothin'!

Thank You, Very Useful.

Great video, thank you!👍

Awesome

Thank you ☕️

This is great. I was just wondering about this today. Great video and close ups. Very helpful. Looks like i need to grab some tools from you guys.

Great video! I taught myself how to use my left hand for the other side of the fret. Just practiced on a junk neck and before long it was no problem.

Totally pro here! Great vid!!! By far the best! Will buy the files exactly as described.!

Perfect instructions thanks 👍

@stewmac

5 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

Awesome video! I have two basses that need this done.

Great information, well presented. Top notch.

@stewmac

5 ай бұрын

Much appreciated!

Just what I wanted to know, thanks!

@stewmac

5 ай бұрын

You bet!

Thank You for sharing. The world is a better place.

@stewmac

5 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching 😊

I really liked the tip at the end! Great video, as always!

@stewmac

5 ай бұрын

@VladCotrus thanks so much for the comment - glad you liked the tip!

Thanks!

Winter is the time to do this job.

Great Video... Very informative !

@stewmac

5 ай бұрын

Thank you!

USA, looks yummy! I'll have to try it. Thank You!

This a great video.

Good timing - I grabbed a guitar to play this am that I haven't played in a bout a month and realized it has succumbed to the Wyoming winter. The fret ends are protruding and sharp. We're snowed in - I'll work on this today! Thank YOU!

@stewmac

5 ай бұрын

Good luck with your fret ends, and stay warm out there!

great technique, and it's really well presented. great camera work! thanks!

@stewmac

5 ай бұрын

Thank you very much!

Oh boy. I remember when I got my first bass with this issue. I was young and clueless about fret sprout. My fingers looked like that shredded dowel! After doing my own fretwork now, I can say this video shows exactly what is needed for success.

@stewmac

5 ай бұрын

It certainly happens to the best of us! Awesome you are doing your own fretwork now - keep it up!

Great video. I’m about to do this for the first time by myself but feel pretty confident after watching this. Thanks

@stewmac

5 ай бұрын

You'll do great, best of luck!

@eds6889

5 ай бұрын

@@stewmac thank you

Dude thanks....I was panicking so hard the other day, I picked up every single guitar and they all developed sharp fret ends during this month. I thought my guitars were done for but I read into it and people were saying most of the time you can treat it like this and you should be fine. Thanks for the video...right on time.

Incredibly well taught and filmed. You made D.I.Y. less scary 👍

Great video. It’s pretty much how I do it. I do use your fret beveling file that is embedded in the poly block and on new builds or a refret when you are removing more material I have noticed the filings tend to get under the block and scratch the frets so I usually tape off the frets except for the ends to prevent that.

Show, thanks

Took me 8 years to shred down a Fender bass guitar. Well, fingers really start to bleed and a guitar builder had to fix it like you did! After that I had to get used to jumbo frets instead of the "sharp" frets. Played, sounded different ofc. Amazing video! Thanks!

Grateful for your tips and tricks. you show to us how working with care and caution with our guitars. Sometimes guitars good brands guitars require much more than fine adjustments. I’d like add that to maintain the fingerboards against the sweat of the fingers, the dryness of the wood, a French luthier strongly advises camellia oil that the Japanese use for the conservation of the wooden handles of their katanas. Miracle oil also known for the Cosmetique of the facial skin!! Thank you guitar doctor and greeting from Casablanca Morocco

Wery well done! I bought all the articles in this video and can confirm they work as described. StewMac tools never disappointed me so far, although the prices often gave me slight creeps ...

Nice job, gang!