You like your instrument and play it a lot. Now, you’ve come to the point where the frets are worn enough that you need to consider whether to dress and re-crowned, or re-fret. If they can be dressed, this lasts for a while. But if they’re going to be replaced, what kind of fret should you choose? Fret choices used to be easy because little was available and even that was hard to find. Fret wire was wider and low
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Traditionally, tapered friction tuning pegs made of hard wood were carefully fitted into matching holes on the headstock. This is still the case with violin family instruments and traditional Flamenco guitars. However, as metal working techniques improved during the Industrial Revolution mass-produced reliable tuning gears or “machine heads” appeared, offering easier and more accurate adjustment. Tuning Machines – the Twelfth Fret Tuners and Tuning Machines Friction Tuners You’ll recognise a friction tuner right away – they are the standard part
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