Fret Levellng Tutorials

[kimball492]

Before attempting any fret levelling read the information on the forum before starting out.
It's always well advised to spend time and effort either talking to forum members. Checking out
Tutorial videos etc so you are well armed with information. My nephew built a guitar recently
And wasn't sure how to deal with fret levelling. He sent me these tutorials that really helped him
get to grips with what needed to be done. Before you start you'll need some tools and to have
Strings removed and fretboard needs to be flat. Follow all the procedures in the videos. I'm
Pretty sure you'll have a neck with good fret work. Have fun

Part One http://youtu.be/PDy7cF255dY
Part Two http://youtu.be/K_EGXE0bGgs

[wolfred]

Before attempting any fret levelling read the information on the forum before starting out.
It's always well advised to spend time and effort either talking to forum members. Checking out
Tutorial videos etc so you are well armed with information. My nephew built a guitar recently
And wasn't sure how to deal with fret levelling. He sent me these tutorials that really helped him
get to grips with what needed to be done. Before you start you'll need some tools and to have
Strings removed and fretboard needs to be flat. Follow all the procedures in the videos. I'm
Pretty sure you'll have a neck with good fret work. Have fun

Part One http://youtu.be/PDy7cF255dY
Part Two http://youtu.be/K_EGXE0bGgs

G'day,
Just a thought that might make life easier:-

I more or less finished my build of a LP-1M, finessing the intonation and action, and found a high fret - about fret 8 on the A and D strings in particular.
I've read about fret dressing and Plek machines and such, but thought, maybe the fret is not seated correctly?

I loosened off the strings enough to get at the culprit fret, and tapped it with a piece of dowel (against a firm object)
retuned, now the 9th fret was high. Did same procedure (gingerly) again, retuned-

problem solved!!

I figure the only reason the frets should be uneven is they're not all seated the same. So check that before getting out your files.
Cheers

[wokkaboy]

hey Wolfred, yes step one of a fret level is to make sure all the frets are seated. You were lucky knocking in fret 8 and 9 and it working out for you. Well done

[dingobass]

Stay tuned, I will be shooting a video tute on my method of fret levelling tomorrow.
Just finished one on glueing set necks today so whilst I have the gopro out I may as well do a fret one next..

[wolfred]

Hey DB,
Look forward to both. My last 2 set necks were a matter of luck and good workmanship from the factory. I'm really happy with both results, but I can imagine how easily it could be unplayable.
Cheers

[Dedman]

nice timing DB, I'm about to do my first set neck

[dingobass]

Alrighty then.
Have shot the vid but stupid youtube seems to be having a hissy fit and not uploading... spent hours sitting on 85%... FML.
Might try splitting it into two vids and have another go later today...

[wokkaboy]

good one DB, I've had that happen the upload freezes. Try closing and reopening the browser and the upload sometimes resumes when you attach the video file again.
I hope Clarry was helping out in the video !

[pablopepper]

Are you still using that Thomas & Ginex system DB? I ordered a set last night.

[dingobass]

Thanks Woks, but I gave up in disgust... will either try again later or get the FBSH out and do some minor adjustments to the Imac...

Sure do Pabs, love it. I start off by levelling with the Katana then re crown with the Thomas. Then polish with Dremel hard felt wheel.