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2-in-1 fret tang resizing tool

FretFitter

The advanced technique of “mashing” or “crimping” a fret's barbed tang for a custom fit, suggested by repairman Frank Ford, prompted our original Masher and Crimper tools. We've combined them into one specialized tool: the FretFitter. It can be used to resize the barbed tang for easier fretting in harder woods, to control fret compression and neck stiffness, and to help prevent or relieve backbow.

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Tools : Special tools for: Fretting : FretFitter : A specialized tool for advanced fretwork, the FretFitter resizes a fret's barbed tang for a custom fit.
 Item#  Description   In stock   Price   Quantity   
 4898  FretFitter  Yes   $74.69 

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