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This guide provides a straightforward 8-step procedure for rectifying an uneven guitar fret, a prevalent issue that can impact both the sound quality and ease of play on your instrument. Ideally, the metal frets on a guitar should exhibit uniform height; however, inconsistencies may arise due to varying levels of quality control during manufacturing, leading to undesirable buzzing noises when playing chords.
To address this problem, you will require a small flat metal file, sandpaper, fret guard or masking tape, paper towel, scissors, and a fret rocker or any flat edge. By diligently following the outlined steps in this manual, your guitar's fret should be restored to its original condition.
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Loosen the strings by turning each knob on the left of the guitar counter-clockwise.
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Locate the general area where the strings are buzzing due to the uneven fret.
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Place the long side of the fret rocker down over three frets.
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Rock the fret rocker side to side.
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Place the fret guard underneath the strings and over the uneven fret.
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Take one paper towel sheet and fold in half the long way.
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Cut the paper towel as pictured.
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Repeat once more, you should have two small paper towel rolls.
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Place the two rolls under the strings around the fret guard.
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File the top of the fret in an up down motion
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Place the fret rocker over the frets again.
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Polish the top of the frets by sandpapering the top of the fret in an up/down motion.
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
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