Here’s a simplified guide to re-leveling your guitar frets: ### What You Need: - Fret leveling beam or flat file - Marker (Sharpie) - Masking tape - Sandpaper (320 to 2000 grit) - Fret crowning file - Polishing compound ### Steps: 1. **Prepare the Guitar:** - Loosen or remove the strings. - Tape off the fretboard between the frets to protect it. 2. **Check for Flatness:** - Make sure the neck is straight using a straightedge. Adjust the truss rod if needed. 3. **Mark the Frets:** - Use a marker

"Dressing frets" on a guitar is a process of leveling, crowning, and polishing the frets to ensure they’re smooth and even across the fretboard. This can help eliminate buzz, improve playability, and make bending notes smoother. Here’s a step-by-step guide: ### Tools Needed - **Fret leveling file** or leveling beam (usually with sandpaper attached) - **Crowning file** (for reshaping the frets after leveling) - **Masking tape** (to protect the fretboard) - **Sandpaper** (800–2000 grit for polishi

Fretboard service and fret leveling #luthier #laudero #bass #art | Humberto Perez

Leveling and radius the fretboard in preperation for fretting. #luthier #guitar #guitartok #handmade | Jessica.violins