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Fret Rocker
The Fret Rocker can find the problem frets that are causing a buzz. See why you need the 4 lengths on the Fret Rocker to find frets that are too high or too low.

$20.45

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The Basics:
Hammering Frets

Gene Imbody, of Stewart-MacDonald’s Technical Staff, teaches you the right way to hammer frets.

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December 20, 2007
For years I have "butchered" the frets on my guitars in an effort to level them. With what I have ordered today, and a few "real" tools I already have, my guitars will never be butchered again! Thanks for being there, and selling everything we need at reasonable prices.
Lawrence Genereux
E Stroudsburg PA

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