Service manual

Sinclair Community College | ETD 110 Guitar Service Manual

Fret Repair and Replacement cont:

A fret can be put into a slot with either a

fret press or a fret hammer. If you are using a fret press then lightly

hammer both ends of the fret when setting it in the slot. You can then

press the fret in with the fret press. If you only have a fret hammer

then lightly hammer both ends of the fret as before. Then lightly tap

all the way across the fret. Make sure the fret is all the way in the slot

and there is no space below the crown. Be sure not hammer too hard

or you could damage the fret and it will need to be replaced. Repeat

this until all of the frets are in their slots. You can then slightly

hammer down the edges that are hanging off the sides of the board.

This will allow the frets to be able to stay on the board easier.

Fret Press Fretting hammer