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sharp fret edges?


mike-o

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Just got a new allparts neck and the fret ends are sharp. They're not sticking out of the side of the fretboard like most people seem to have a problem with, but both sides of the frets are sharp and totally unrounded, and it's pretty uncomfortable. Can i take a file to them?

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One of our fellow HCEGers recommended this to me for my fret end issues.

http://www.stewmac.com/shop/Tools/Special_tools_for:_Fretting/Fret_End_Dressing_File.html?actn=100101&xst=3&xsr=12822

I bought one and got excellent results. The file has one smooth edge that has a radius, this helps prevent cutting into the fret board wood with the file. I had excellent results when all was said and done.

Other option is to drop it off with a tech. Thing is, I was willing to accept some damage (call it character addition) with my work. Up to you.

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