Sunday, August 13, 2023

Fretboard Prep with a Radius Sanding Block

This bass is in the shop for a full refret. All the old frets have been carefully removed from the rosewood fretboard. In this short clip, I am using a Radius Sanding Block [9.5"] and sandpaper to ensure that before installing new frets:

  • The fretboard is level throughout its length 
  • Any dings or low spots have been eliminated 
  • The fretboard has a consistent radius of 9.5"
This procedure is known as "prepping" the fretboard, and is a critical initial step towards achieving a fret job your customers will love. Video Credit: Norisah Siran.


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