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Safely presses frets over an acoustic body

Jaws2

Hammering frets over an unsupported acoustic guitar top is risky! Jaws2 features special soundhole cauls and a self-leveling upper caul that take the stress off the guitar top, so you can safely press the frets into place. Jaws2 is a great idea that was conceived by luthier Bryan Galloup and refined by master fretman Dan Erlewine. Jaws2 utilizes the same 2-1/2" radius brass inserts as our other Jaws tools.

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Fretting_supplies : Fretting tools: Fret installation : Jaws2 : This trio works where other fret presses can't. You can feel the fret seating in the slot!
 Item#  Description   In stock   Price   Quantity   
 4266  Jaws2 with wooden cauls and Fret Press Inserts  Yes   $125.07 
 4267  Jaws2 with wooden cauls  Yes   $103.62 
 4268  Flat wooden caul only  Yes   $10.95 
 4269  Neck wooden caul only  Yes   $12.95 
 4270  Soundhole wooden caul only  Yes   $11.95 

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Jaws2 is a professional fretting tool with a self-leveling upper caul that adjusts easily to any neck. It includes five interchangeable 2-1/2" brass inserts, grooved to fit over the fretwire crown. The inserts match popular fretwire radii: 7-1/4", 9-1/2", 12" and 16", and a special 6"-radius insert holds down the fret ends for gluing. Additional radii are available.

Three wooden lower cauls are included: a contoured soundhole caul to span the braces inside a Martin-style guitar, a flat caul you can custom shape to fit over other bracings, and a felt-lined radiused caul to protect the back of the neck. Each caul features an ingenious internal magnet that holds it on the clamp jaw, allowing fumble-free setup.

Why press frets? Pressing the frets can save time and produce more consistent results. That's why it's the method that's widely used in guitar production. Pressed-in frets are less likely to have loose ends and uneven heights, because there's none of the recoil produced by hammer blows.
Be ready for any fret job!
Jaws  
Jaws
Our original handheld fret press. Fret an entire bolt-on neck, or most any acoustic neck, FAST!
Jaws3  
Jaws3
NEW! Install frets easily in the hard-to-clamp area over the neck heel.
Jaws Fret Press Deluxe Set  
Jaws Fret Press Deluxe Set
SAVE with the set of all three Jaws fret presses and be ready for every fretting situation!


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