Luthier Parts & Tools

High quality carbon steel fret cutters for use with stainless steel fret wire. These newly designed cutters improve accuracy providing a flatter cut than other versions. Additionally the blades are designed for improved durability. The cutters can also be locked in the closed position for protection when not in use.

600 grit diamond-plated file. 3 different, (small, medium, large) radiuses in one file. 130mm file length, 230mm total.

Diamond fret file with offset shape for more comfortable fret dressing and improved clearance over the guitar body at high frets. Both full length concave filing grooves (for medium and wide fretwire) uniformly coated with micro industrial diamond particle.

Made in Japan. File specially designed for fret end work. Used for rounding fret ends and deburring. Size small = 1 mm for small frets. Size medium = 2 mm for medium frets. Size large= 3 mm for large frets.

For filing straight across multiple frets to ensure that they are level.

Made in Japan. Files specially designed for fret dressing and fret end work. Used for rounding fret ends and deburring. The hard chrome coating used on these files allows for use on both standard fret materials as well as stainless steel frets.

• Size Medium = 2mm radius for medium frets.
• Size Jumbo = 3mm radius for jumbo frets.

Solid steel crowning files with dual cutting edges for precision fret crowning. These should be in any luthier’s tool kit!

• Made of solid steel
• Soft rubber coating on the handle
• Double sided (both sides are the same size)
• 4-3/16” cutting surface
• Available in three sizes to cover most fret sizes (small,medium,large)

Precision luthier hammer with wooden handle. Dual sided head has a steel end and a plastic end to allow for delicate work. Can be used for applications such as ensuring a proper fret fitting.

Make your frets shine with this fret polishing rubber. Erases fine scratches and marks. Set of 2. Because of the softness of the rubber, the polisher fits to fret arch perfectly and keeps the fingerboard damage to a minimum. Easy to cut for delicate fret work. This is a great rust remover and polisher!
Available in 1000 (tan), 400 (red), or 180 (blue) grit.

Handheld fret press is a professional fretting tool that gives you finer control over the pressure needed to seat a fret into the slot - you can actually feel it seating! It eliminates complicated clamping setups, so your press-in fret jobs go faster. There's a self-leveling upper caul that adjusts easily to any neck. Used with radius inserts (S-T261) to press frets into guitar fret boards. This method is preferred by many as an alternative to hammering the frets in. Includes 4 interchangeable support cauls.

Fret press caul. Perfect for converting your drill press or arbor press into a fret press. 3/8” shank. (Includes 2.5 mm hex key).
Used with radius inserts (S-T261) to press frets into guitar fret boards.

Fret press inserts. 2.5” width brass inserts fit the S-T259-A and S-T260 fret press cauls. Used to press frets into guitar fret boards as an alternative to hammering.

A specialized tool for cleanly pulling out frets. The narrow jaws are designed specifically to allow for a clean grip on frets. The special flush ground 1/2" jaws can easily bite the frets without damaging the fretboard.

Fret rocker luthier tool. Four precision ground flat edges having lengths: 4.0”, 3.0”, 2.0” and 1.3”. Perfect for finding the source of fret buzz. Place the flat edge over three frets at a time and try to rock the tool. If the tool rocks, you’ve located the uneven fret.

Standard fret slot cutting saw with 0.50/0.60 mm pitch. Made in Japan. Overall length = 324 mm (12 ¾”) Cutting Length = 115 mm (4 ½”) Blade Depth = 30 mm (1 3/16”)

Three neodymium magnets on each end to ensure a straight cut at a right angle. The saw guide can adjust 0mm to 4.7mm slot depth by sliding the frame. The slide frame side has scale marks representing 1mm of depth. For use with S-T254.

The contact surface of this solid brass tool fits over the crown of a fret and reseats loose fret ends without unstringing the instrument. Place the end of the tool on the crown of the fret and tap with a hammer. Also works well for pressing loose fret ends down while supergluing.

Use this Fret Slotting Miter Box to accurately cut fret slots with a fretting handsaw. The ball-bearing guides make sawing easier and faster; they hold your fret saw perpendicular to the fingerboard and can be adjusted to match the blade precisely. You can quickly slot any board up to 3"" (76.2mm) wide, with adjustable depth of cut for any fret wire. You always have an unobstructed view of your work.
Made of rugged aluminum and 12" (304.8mm) long, this miter box has convenient mounting holes for firm attachment to your workbench, the mounting screws and spanners are included. Instructions also included.

High quality 18% Nickel-Silver fret wire in jumbo sizes.

• 2.6mm - 3.0mm Crown Widths, (0.102" - 0.118")
• 1.0mm - 1.45mm Crown Heights, (0.039" - 0.057")

Straight 2ft lengths sold individually or discounted by the pound. Per pound quantities SKU Qty Price P-GTFW-J-1 28 PRICE P-GTFW-J-2 26 PRICE P-GTFW-J-3 25 PRICE P-GTFW-J-4 22 PRICE P-GTFW-J-5 18 PRICE P-GTFW-J-6 21 PRICE P-GTFW-J-7 19 PRICE For additional sizes and options please see:

• Small Sizes - P-GTFW-S-X
• Medium Sizes - P-GTFW-M-X
• Stainless Steel - P-GTFW-STEEL-X

SKU Crown Width Crown Height Total Height Tang Width Stud Width Additional Info P-GTFW-J-1 2.6 mm (0.102") 1.0 mm (0.039"

High quality 18% Nickel-Silver fret wire in medium sizes.

• 2.3mm - 2.4mm Crown Widths, (0.091" - 0.095")
• 1.1mm - 1.3mm Crown Heights, (0.043" - 0.051")

Straight 2ft lengths sold individually or by the pound. For additional sizes and options please see:

• Small Sizes - P-GTFW-S-X
• Jumbo Sizes - P-GTFW-J-X
• Stainless Steel - P-GTFW-STEEL-X

SKU Crown Width Crown Height Total Height Tang Width Stud Width Additional Info P-GTFW-M-1 2.3 mm (0.091") 1.1 mm (0.043") 2.6 mm (0.102") 0.65 mm (0.026") 0.95 mm (0.037") A popular medium size for electric guitars P-GTFW-M-2 2.4 mm (0.095") 1.2 mm (0.047") 2.8 mm (0.110") 0.60 mm (0.024") 0.95 mm (0.037") A popular tall and narrow style, similar size to Stew Mac 141 P-GTFW-M-3

High quality 18% Nickel-Silver fret wire in small sizes.

• 2mm - 2.1mm Crown Widths, (0.079" - 0.083")
• 0.9mm - 1.3mm Crown Heights, (0.035" - 0.051")

Straight 2ft lengths sold individually or discounted by the pound. Per pound quantities SKU Qty Price P-GTFW-S-1 38 PRICE P-GTFW-S-2 31 PRICE P-GTFW-S-3 32 PRICE P-GTFW-S-4 26 PRICE P-GTFW-S-5 35 PRICE For additional sizes and options please see:

• Medium Sizes - P-GTFW-M-X
• Jumbo Sizes - P-GTFW-J-X
• Stainless Steel - P-GTFW-STEEL-X

SKU Crown Width Crown Height Total Height Tang Width Stud Width Additional Info P-GTFW-S-1 2.0 mm (0.079") 0.9 mm (0.035") 2.5 mm (0.098") 0.5 mm (0.020") 0.83 mm (0.033")

High quality stainless steel fret wire available in popular sizes.
Straight 2ft lengths sold individually or discounted by the pound.
Per pound quantities


SKU
Qty
Price


P-GTFW-STEEL-1
32
PRICE


P-GTFW-STEEL-3
22
PRICE


For standard 18% Nickel-Silver options please see:

• Small Sizes - P-GTFW-S-X
• Medium Sizes - P-GTFW-M-X
• Jumbo Sizes - P-GTFW-J-X

SKU
Crown Width
Crown Height
Total Height
Tang Width
Stud Width
Additional Info


P-GTFW-STEEL-1
2.0 mm (0.079")
1.0 mm (0.039")
2.8 mm (0.110")
0.6 mm (0.024")
0.95 mm (0.037")
Similar size to Dunlop 6260, Stew Mac 147, commonly used on Vintage Fender, Banjos, Pre-War Gibsons


P-GTFW-STEEL-3
2.7 mm (0.106")
1.4 mm (0.055")
3.2 mm (0.126")
0.6 mm (0.024")
0.95 mm (0.037&qu

Make your fretboard happy!
Keep fretboards clean and avoid cracking and drying by conditioning them with Dunlop Fretboard 65 Ultimate Lemon Oil.
Dunlop Fretboard 65 Ultimate Lemon Oil will remove grime and return your fretboard to it’s original luster quickly and easily. And once the dirt and grime are gone Fretboard 65 will keep it away by providing an invisible sealant against stains and moisture.
*Note* - Not for use on maple fretboards.

• Protects your fretboard from cracking and drying
• Moisturizes your fretboard
• Removes dirt, grime, and grease
• 4 oz. bottle

Removes dirt and stains and slows oxidation of frets. Protects against drying and cracking by moisturizing and conditioning to preserve fret board life. Use Lizard Spit Guitar Polish for finished surfaces.