How To Polish Frets On Your Guitar (THE RIGHT WAY)

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@natfingerboard 5 лет назад

When I was starting out, my guitar was all crappy and shit, and every time I picked up a guitar from someone who had a better guitar, be it acoustic or eletric, it just felt amazing and I wanted my guitar to feel like that. Saying young players don't care or notice this stuff is nonsense. Put the effort on every guitar, everyone deserves it.

@grievouserror 2 года назад

I can believe they might notice the difference and have a preference, even if they don't have the experience to pinpoint exactly what they're noticing.

@nedim_guitar 2 года назад

That's true! When I was just starting out, I had no one to ask, no one to tell me good tips. I had a cheap, shitty guitar, that was still okay, good enough. But I didn't even understand that there were different types of pickups, that they sounded different. Also, I used way too heavy string gauge, I think 12's on standard tuning. Things like that probably set me back years.

@scottashe984 Год назад

Costs more money for every minute spent making them. Multiply that times the number of guitars they build and it adds up.

@adonaimorales3560 3 года назад

“This is MY experience. This is NOT anecdotal.”

@architsalvi144 10 месяцев назад

so it's alright to use on a acoustic Guitar?

@herewego034 9 месяцев назад

@@architsalvi144 Yes, should be good on acoustic

@Coty72 5 месяцев назад

This guy lost all credibility with that statement….

@SilverTheSky 3 месяца назад

@@Coty72I found it hilarious

@nalukeko 3 года назад

I just did one of those new Epiphone ES-335 Inspired by Gibson with the Amazon micro mesh pack 1500 to 12000. They work great. 6-8 rubs each fret each grit. It had really rough tops and using the mesh grit range built up perfectly smooth frets. For maintenance shine-ups I use Gorgomyte.

@TonyOnDrums92 2 года назад

Thank you for this. I started playing bass almost a year ago and noticed a bunch of oxidation on my frets and didn’t even know what was going on but I’m going to buy this product and do it myself thank you. Hopefully it can bring back the frets to life I’ve only had it for a year but it looks so dirty and I just realized it. 😩

@moparbryan 6 лет назад

I’ve moved to “Frine” by music nomad same principle but you get a tube of compound and the protectors. If you feel you must use wool try brass wool it’s sold for cleaning stainless etc on boats it’s non magnetic and won’t rust it’s just as messy as steel wool but cleans up easier

@lecorsaire2283 5 лет назад

I’m into Swiss watches so I already had Cape Cod polishing cloths to polish the scratches away from any of my bracelets that have polished center links. It’s safe on stainless steel, nickel, gold, platinum and some other metals. I decided to give it try on my rusty frets (guitar was sitting in the case for 2 years after a long session). It’s an old guitar as well. An ESP from 1998. I taped off the wood and after doing it a couple of times, I wipe off the frets leaving them as good as new. I used the Dunlop grey micro cloths as well. I agree about steel wool. A beginner can ruin the frets if they don’t use it properly. It can also mess up the pickups. If they’re covered then it’s not a big problem.

@CharlesNotBronson 2 месяца назад

Hi, just looked up Cape Cod and it seems to be promising. Was wondering though, how many packs of cape cod will I need if I plan to use it on a 24 fret bass?

@jamwayofaiken-augustarockb7643 2 года назад

You have no idea how badly I needed this video a dear friend of mine had passed away and left me a guitar I did everything I could to get the Frets dressed and get rid of all the buzzing after about four different tries and getting some professional help we got rid of nearly all the buzzing but I noticed when I play the fritz themselves feel rough on my fingers for some reason and I couldn't figure out why even though I took the file and tried to grind down any Burrs very lightly I had no idea that this is what I need it's definitely what I need to do thank you so much

@offbeatbassgear 6 лет назад

I'm still using Nevr-Dull because I have more cans of that than I'll ever work through. I do have a small tube of the Music Nomad Frine but I've not tried it out yet. I really like the fret guards more than the taping approach.

@anomalous9448 5 лет назад

Me too on neverdull. I mix with mothers wheel polish. Works on my frets and wheels.

@ashscott6068 6 лет назад

"After i shot this I became a dealer" Yeah...that's how uncle Escobar grows his workforce.

@DylanTalksTone 6 лет назад

Ash Scott lol!!! Well they are THAT good

@ScottJamesHicks 5 лет назад

😂

@JayOneAlumni 2 года назад

@@DylanTalksTone the link on your site doesn’t work anymore for this product

@runningwithscissors0911 4 года назад

Cute guitar! GREAT close-up camera work. Thanks for not playing any annoying background music.

@DylanTalksTone 4 года назад

Yeah I forgot to use it. We will be using it in the future just for you ;)

@ArnieBriedis 7 месяцев назад

I just used this kit to polish the frets on a brand new tele that felt good, but a little scratchy here and there especially when bending notes ... and WOW, what a difference. The thing just glides now. I highly recommend this. It's simple to do (even I could do it!) and has a big impact I think.

@thomasmathieu7930 2 года назад

I tried your method today! Results were amazing!

@whitewolf0487 Год назад

I got my first bass this year second hand, just put new strings on it today and it's mind blowing just how different it sounds. I am so keen to give that fretboard a clean tomorrow and make this thing brand new

@austinnicolsonmusic711 Год назад

Honestly the best feeling

@SonovaBish 2 года назад

A couple of years ago, I bought a red Epiphone SG Muse to have a low output guitar for fuzz. The frets were super dirty. I bought a product called Fret Erasers. Once I got it up to 2000 grit, I switched to wet dry. It played really well after.

@agateenchantmentrockwizard5969 2 года назад

Great tips Dylan, I've watched half a dozen video's where guys have used steel wool and I agree with your experience and although I've done it that way, I am no longer going too. So extra special thanks for that!

@johnsieff2921 2 года назад

There are SO many "experts" out there who believe the antiquated thinking that, " Steel Wool was good enough for my Grandfather, it must be good enough for me!"

@rachelm9350 2 года назад

steel wool is only ok on drum hardware... old hardware not attached to a drum, like a stand or something LOL.

@Javier_Bltrn 4 года назад

Funny that I'm looking at this video getting tips to fix the same exact guitar exact color. Thanks!

@popogejo7245 3 года назад

Dylon is worth the time to watch for sure! I work on guitars mostly low cost hanger queens form the pawn shops, and he's right on about what I find is wrong with most of these guitars. We call em guerilla guitars because it's takes a guerilla to play em until they are set up properly. I also help a lot of people learn to set up themselves! That really improves their playing believe it or not

@paullarnce2167 3 года назад

Thanks for the advice on the steel wool. Live and learn.

@stephenprentiss1021 6 лет назад

Micro mesh works really well for this as well.

@nairanvac79 4 года назад

Thank you so much for this video. I'm glad I found your channel! I subscribed.

@lowalkoroc 4 года назад

I used to really enjoy the Dunlop Fret polishing cloth until I realized it's just 8000 grit micromesh paper. So I bought a pack of 8 sheets of 12"x12" 8000 grit for like $10 and now I think I'm set for life lol

@natem9890 3 года назад

Do you just start with 8000 grit? And does it clean the gunk and oxidization off?

@pancak3898 2 года назад

@@natem9890 its polished a d makes your frets shine it can also clean basic dirtiness the oxidation I got out with a microfiber that was included in my dunlop guitar fretboard care kit

@fritsvanzanten3573 3 года назад

5:40 I timed it: one fret took 46 seconds. When you include the time of switching, 22e fret would take about half an hour.

@matthewmjb6860 2 года назад

Not too bad. A good investment of time for a better guitar experience.

@arthuraguirrejr.9500 2 года назад

Yup half hour sounds right! I dread it everytime, but the payoff is super satisfying.

@CrzyWzrd4L Год назад

@Not Expat Joe Restringing should take no more than 5 minutes. Only reason a string change would take longer is if you’re having to completely reset the action and re-intonate.

@gordyn5292 6 лет назад

I LOVE your videos Dylan, they have helped me so much. Thank you!

@DylanTalksTone 6 лет назад

Thanks so much!!

@dmitrivincent1433 2 года назад

I've got the same raph surface on my squier tele bullet fsr that I just purchased. Thanks so much for suggesting this kit! I was wondering what is the name of the stand that you use for the guitar neck rest? Also any specific and affordable tool /kit you can suggest to shape up the sharp fretboard edges? Thanks in advance.

@enkiea8322 5 лет назад

Such an underrated, under-subbed channel. What an excellent resource. Thanks Dylan.

@DylanTalksTone 5 лет назад

Enki Ea thank you so much

@stockholm1752 3 года назад

One thing that never seems to get mention anymore - wipe down the fretboard when you’ve finished playing. Frets won’t tarnish as quickly if you clean off the salty sweat.

@JAF2991 3 года назад

But how can I wipe with the strings on? Just run a cloth under the strings?

@lpjbird 2 года назад

@@JAF2991 exactly…up & down a few times, makes ya feel good.

@chrismosquad1056 3 года назад

Thanks for the tip! Much appreciated! Great little kit! 👍🏻

@sacredgeometry 3 года назад

"This is my own experience, this is not anecdotal" I don't think you know what anecdotal means.

@Ash-fm6ym 3 года назад

😆

@ClamsAnonymous 3 года назад

I was gonna post this but you beat me to it...

@Overit5000 3 года назад

In my anecdotal personal experience a lot of people say words without knowing their meaning, especially big words, it make them sound all photosynthesis and stuff.

@shannonstumpf1861 3 года назад

@@Overit5000 lmao

@adamgreenhill110 3 года назад

He meant it's his experience, not something he heard around (But you're still right hahah)

@joshmiller166 6 лет назад

Amazing video as usual!

@im58woody 2 года назад

New subscriber! Great videos and I am looking forward to seeing more guitar information from you.

@lukebyles8853 3 года назад

thanks for this video im going to polish my acoustic ones next go around when i change the strings

@BillZad 2 года назад

Thanks for your informative video, this is great, because of guitar repair shops that are hard to get your rig serviced these days, I'm waiting for my 1st Guitar a Les Paul Lazarus to arrive and want to go over the whole guitar and make sure it is a comfort to play. I have ordered all the necessary accessories and want to polish the frets and condition the fret board and adjust string and pickup height .....etc. put some new strings 10's slinkies

@bradnelson2637 Год назад

Thanks for posting this!!

@boogiemorgan 9 месяцев назад

Great video Dylan, thank you much!😊

@stephanebordeleau4459 4 года назад

Great informative video. Big thanks.

@billfrost4603 4 года назад

I just use a dremel tool with a buffing pad and some polishing compound for delicate metals. Clean up with a soft rag. Quick and it works fine.

@pansonapanda 3 года назад

Would this work with frets that have been scratched on the top? One fret board I got off amazon fell one day and caused some indentations and scratches from the hard floor in my garage.

@themeltdownz8901 3 года назад

Hi I've just bought what looks like this exact guitar in white. The frets definitely have that scratchy feel. Is it just the frets that need cleaned up and not the wood of the board that needs polished?

@squirtcal6412 5 лет назад

Very helpful thank u!!

@Bliggick 2 года назад

I have used steel wool to polish my frets before, however even though I taped off the pickups, when I was done I passed a powerful magnet all over the guitar and all areas of my work surface to collect any loose fibres.

@Bliggick 2 года назад

@Parvis If you quickly pass a magnet over the front of the guitar, I highly doubt that.

@REAL_MPSS 3 года назад

Sold! Thanks this was helpful.

@danterosales6985 5 лет назад

6:49 when u finally hit that one and a half step bend

@MrDream-zm1pw 5 лет назад

I am using a stewmac fred end dressing file to fix sharp frets. Will this remove all the file marks to make it look smoother?

@reckel9930 5 лет назад

GREAT VIDEO MAN!!! just saved my show

@tman6495 5 лет назад

Very informative vid. What would be a safe replacement/equivalent for when the pads all have been used up.... auto polish with terry cloth....3k/4k grit sandpaper....??? Thanks!

@DylanTalksTone 5 лет назад

T Dodak just buy another kit. Auto polishes have silicone in them. Don’t use those on your guitar

@montygore 2 года назад

Hi Dylan. I just found your channel. I subscribed. Keep up the good work

@Hiro.the.God. 2 года назад

I’m buying a 1000 dollar guitar that has nickel and not SS frets unfortunately, but this actually helps me out. I’ll be buying this kit. Thanks for sharing.

@SushikiIIer 4 года назад

what about jewlers polishing cloth? would that be ok if you made some fret shims like that kit had?

@OHANAinHONOMU 6 месяцев назад

I just fixed up an old guitar and the frets feel a little high. Would this help? I’d like to give them a light sanding before polishing, any tips? Great video btw!

@dphipps3631 Год назад

Great demo Dylan. I'm gonna order a couple of these for me 2 Electric guitars. I would like to clean the frets on my acoustic collection. Would this product work with them? Many thanks from London

@lilyeghs1576 2 года назад

does the same apply to stainless steel frets? Can you polish them like nickel ones using the method that you did?

@emmanuellehuu8818 6 лет назад

Great video as always, frets look shiny shiny :)

@nickpatsios407 8 месяцев назад

Just got the lizard spit polishing kit today from Amazon worked great

@yourfriendlycynic 2 года назад

ive been using micromesh which doesnt shed like steel wool but now im wondering if using some sort of polishing liquid is better

@meadish 2 года назад

Many ways to do this... I agree that there is no need to take the risk with steel wool. For heavy scratches I use sanding paper in different grits, fret rubbers, and if the neck is already taped up, I do the last polish with a polishing felt wheel bit and a small amount of metal polish on a rotary tool ("Dremel"). Gets super shiny.

@arthuraguirrejr.9500 2 года назад

Is that cleaner ok to get on a maple lacquered fretboard? I've been using, but I always wipe out the excess after each fret shine. Really time consuming and annoying lol

@INeverWanted2010 5 лет назад

About how long does this polish job last? I use the Music Nomad polish stuff and it works pretty well but doesn't seem to last very long at all.

@jimcamp2423 2 года назад

If one were cleaning green tarnish off frets on a maple fretboard that is sealed with poly ? Anyone ever try Tarn-X applied with a Q-tip or a cloth with the use of a fret protector thingy ?

@voyager7 2 года назад

Haha I bought that same mini-strat for my daughter a couple years ago...actually plays great and sounds reasonable for an instrument at that price point!

@Georgedepinedo 4 года назад

Dylan, how about the Japanese eraser polishing gimmick, are they any good for frets?

@nyacoustics8373 5 лет назад

that was cool. did you ever use a dremel with a polishing pad to get the fret like a mirror shine? if so what did you think?

@o.w.dobbins6927 4 года назад

I always use a Dremel polishing pad with a bit of steel rubbing compound for polishing mine after a re-crowning.....works great!!....Note: Be sure and protect the fretboard when using a Dremel though!:)

@JoeKyser 4 года назад

Absolutely. I use some 3m ebony compound. If your lucky your fret board is lacquered and you can hit the whole thing. If not protect that fingerboard

@ivrz 2 года назад

What about fret levelling? Do the bits get in ur pickups?

@bonimedia Год назад

Thanks for good advice! Greetings from Poland!

@xxstrider3188 5 лет назад

What oil would you recommend on basswood?

@Dr2Rock2 4 года назад

Never mind the haters I just used the product myself and works, feels and looks great. Used it on a used guitar I picked up and believe me the previous owner did not take care of it.

@FlawedbyDesign777 2 года назад

Is this method advisable for my SE PRS?

@zuks2899 5 лет назад

I was too dumb to try and polish my frets with 600 grit lol is 2000 grit ok? And also i tried polishing my frets with toothpaste worked a little bit but i was too lazy to put protection for the fretboard and some toothpaste got into the little grits on the fretboard and i cant get it off idk iwas being really dum that day. But how can i remove those stuck toothpaste?

@livertine504 4 года назад

What's inside the oil (ingredients) and how does it scent?

@pablogaete4894 4 года назад

Hi Dylan, great vid! How a out leveling out wear on only a few frets. I have a strat about 10 years old and as is common, I have a divot on the second fret G string and around the cowboy chord area, as well as lowered regions on the the 7th to 9th fret and 12-15th frets from bends. there aren't any intonation or buzz problems yet but soon there will be if I keep playing as I have been. Can I just polish these out like in your video or will it need a full level and dress of the fretboard. And if so, can I do this at home?

@peelarat9578 3 года назад

Go down string gauge 9s wear it less

@CrzyWzrd4L Год назад

If you’re seeing divots in the frets, you’ll need to fully dress and level them. Usually only takes about an hour, but you’ll also want to make sure that the frets are actually seated properly and the neck relief is set before leveling. It’s easy to level frets, but it’s just as easy to completely screw it up.

@CrzyWzrd4L Год назад

@@peelarat9578 Lighter string gauge can make the problem worse. Fret divots are typically caused by heavy fretting with the left hand. Most players who are used to heavier gauges still mash the frets with lighter gauges, so they’re still going to cause divots.

@mrsickandtired 5 лет назад

What about fine synthetic wool pads. (Scotch Bright) I think they are nylon. Would that be O.K.

@dougyanez1710 4 года назад

I use thin green dish scrubber pads to get grime off of frets and roughly smooth them out. Cut out small rectangles with scissors. Once they're clean and smooth, I use nevr-dull to polish them to a proper mirror shine. Not the fastest method, but it works very well and is very cheap.

@pb12661 4 года назад

will this remove rust on frets? thanks ;)

@AngeloLuis22 2 года назад

What kind of pad is that and also kind of oil been put?

@quarinteen1 2 года назад

Hey I just purchased my first guitar. The small e and b makes this irritating rattle noise when you are on the first fret. Would polishing them help?

@MGRockwell 2 года назад

You should look at setting the action and relief first. If you aren't comfortable with doing it yourself almost all retailers/instrument shops will offer a "setup" service for guitars at varying prices.

@architsalvi144 10 месяцев назад

so steel wool can be used for an acoustic guitar ?

@sniffrat3646 2 года назад

Great stuff thanks

@DylanTalksTone 2 года назад

Thank you!!

@mackk123 3 года назад

Do the lizard spit pads dry out after opening the packaging

@re_loyola 8 месяцев назад

A few years late, but for those who would use steel wool, use only 0000. Remove the neck if it's a bolt-on. If not, cover the body with a trash bag and tape it. To clean up the shavings, use a magnet. This'll do majority of the work. Follow-up with tape and vacuum if you wish. Work with lots of lights! You really need to see the fretboard clearly. It's like performing an operation, you're the doctor and the guitar is your patient. You're gonna need all those lights.

@DylanTalksTone 8 месяцев назад

Or just use this stuff and not have to do all that Messing around.

@concernedcitizen2898 3 года назад

Will you achieve the same results with stainless steel frets?

@brandonanderson2066 3 года назад

Nice work man. Channel called the tone lounge recommend you. Cheers!

@Pudekz51790 5 лет назад

Does it smooth the frets or it only polish it? And how long until you need to repolish the frets given you only play the guitar rarely.

@elmor353 3 года назад

When you polish the frets it smooths them out. I have several guitars that go for months without being played and they have been polished only once in all the years I've had them. Climate has a lot to do with it. If you live in a humid area the frets will corrode quicker.

@christopherslaughter2263 4 года назад

Can you take a set of ibanez quantum pickups and rewind them to get a warmer tone?

@DylanTalksTone 4 года назад

Yes. We do that stuff all the time. Shoot me an email on the website

@edsomerville403 3 года назад

That idea will work to put a shine on old scuffed frets but if you do an actual fret crown level you will need to do alot more work involving your choice of a few different meterials like various proper grade sand papers or steel wools or fret polishing pads. If you dont your frets will feel grindy. But his idea did a nice job of shinning up those old frets

@DylanTalksTone 3 года назад

That’s why the video is about “how to polish frets”

@CrzyWzrd4L Год назад

Still never seen an actual guitar tech use steel wool after fretwork. Almost all use varying grit sandpapers and a polishing compound. I’ve also seen some techs who prefer using sanding film (sandpaper grit running from 15,000, 20,000, 30,000, 40,000, and 60,000) instead of a polishing compound and got the same results. Polishing compound just saves time and is cheaper, but some guys like putting in the elbow grease. Fun fact: 0000 steel wool also removes more fret material than 4000 grit sandpaper. I mistakenly used steel wool on my first jazz bass and de-magnetized the pickup. I knew to tape off the fretboard and pickups, but I still got shavings into the pickup housing.

@EYE50MM 2 года назад

Holy Smokes! LOL! I was about to buy some steel wool to get some of the factory RUST off of my higher fret wires... Gonna order that kit now! Thank you! Oh, your link to the lizard spit is broken... as of Jan 29 / 2:21PM.

@johnpatrick2868 Год назад

Thanks, I watch em all. ADVICE, Try to smile, just a little, once in a while. I love your videos, makes me feel less, like a guitar dummy.

@briandietrich1373 4 года назад

Agreed. I've seen so many pickups ruined by steel wool particles.....

@concernedcitizen2898 3 года назад

Thats why I always taped a bag over my pickups and worked in a sitting position so the steel fibers fell to the ground, but I’m thinking about using this instead.

@Cowboytoycollector 3 года назад

I have a brand new ibanez rg it makes a scratchy rubbing sound when bending against fret is this the solution also a tech at guitar center wanted me to try steel wool I dont want to mess up my guitar

@Ismael_Martinez.06 3 года назад

Steel wool is good, just cover the pickups and you’re good to go

@edsomerville403 3 года назад

Steel wool can work but wont be as good and you will have to know what kind of wool to use you will need more than just 1 kind. IMHO steel wool could never do as detailed and quility of a job as real fret polishing pads. And use all 9 for professional results.

@brianpetersen3429 6 лет назад

Nice job.

@kaskas55 4 года назад

Hi Dylan, May I know what guitar neck rest you are using? thanks

@jacko717 3 года назад

It's a Hercules stand🤘🏻

@larryfleming7295 3 года назад

Does it work like that on Stainless Steel ?

@sauljewhebrewberg3147 4 года назад

I have been told to use a piece of leather glued to a small block of wood. The ole barber shop straight razor strop method, works great.

@edwardmonsariste4050 3 года назад

Yes. Add green metal polish to the leather strope. This is also used by woodworkers to polish chisels and hand plane irons after leveling.

@guitarforall262 Год назад

is that orange pad like #000 steel wool?

@tricko2286 6 лет назад

Dylan, love the videos - always great insight. Q?: What is your preferred tool for crowning frets? Specific crowning tool, triangle file, other? Thanks 👍

@DylanTalksTone 6 лет назад

I am a fan of the triangle file after a crowning tool Truth be told, I hate fretwork lol. I don't tell people I know how to do it, because I don't want to do it... or as little as possible lol

@meadish 2 года назад

A good triangle file with safe edges is what I ended up with after buying several cheap so called crowning files from China that were all useless. The one I use is from Crimson Guitars in the UK and works great, but I am sure there are many other options elsewhere - I tried grinding safe edges on a jeweller's triangle file and the end result was acceptable to use but not as great and convenient as the dedicated file I bought which just feels right. Once you get comfortable using a triangle file it gives you a lot of control to shape the fret. Stewmac has expensive specialized crowning files that probably make sense investing in if you are a guitar tech doing several guitars per day and the time they save you compared to a triangle file is important.

@jackwheelington6049 Год назад

Is it okay to use steel wool to polish my acoustic frets

@ScottfromBaltimore 2 года назад

I'm no expert, but when I have the fretboard taped, I use a car polish called "Nu Finish" and apply it with an old typewriter eraser. These things look like they do more with less mess and less effort. And easier than a dremel.

@shaunw9270 4 года назад

I have always used an impregnated cloth meant for cleaning trumpets, trombones etc on my frets, and not often. Just held a piece of thin card either side of the fret or improvised a fingerboard gaurd with a discarded cigarette packet. I see many You Tubers, scrubbing their necks with steel wool , scotchbrite pads etc . I would say that's maybe a last resort on a neck , well away from the body. I saw one guy scrubbing a Les Paul neck with wire wool ,the actual fingerboard grime "accumulated over three decades" , was that really necessary? Wouldn't that damage the wood and the inlays ? Interesting channel btw , Subscribed 👍

@michael_caz_nyc 4 года назад

Hey Dylan. Enjoyed your video. Which Fret Polishing System, would you recommend for a Taylor Acoustic (nickle frets???) and a Suhr Stainless-steel frets? Thanks and Stay Safe everyone.