Fret Work

When the frets are badly worn or you just want to change the size, it's time for a refret.  Nobody is more meticulous about fretwork than I am, and my process is thorough:

  1. Fretboard is trued

  2. New frets are pressed into the fretboard for consistency

  3. Frets are leveled & crowned, ends are rounded for a silky, comfortable feel

  4. Each fret is individually checked for precise height

  5. Frets receive 2 stages of polishing

  6. Frets are rechecked for precision

  7. New nut is installed

  8. Basic setup completed

Refrets

Level & Crown (also called Grind & Polish)

Moderate fret wear can be fixed by grinding all of the frets until they lie in the same plane, then re-crowning and polishing the frets. This can generally be done repeatedly until the frets are down to about 2/3 of their original height.  If the wear goes deeper than that, it's time for a refret.

The Level & Crown service is included in a Premium Setup, so you might find it more economical to go ahead and get the setup done at the same time.