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How to Fix an Uneven Guitar Fret

How to Fix an Uneven Guitar Fret

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最后更新于 June 5, 2024

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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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  1. How to Fix an Uneven Guitar Fret, How to Fix an Uneven Guitar Fret: 步骤 1 中的图像 1,2 How to Fix an Uneven Guitar Fret, How to Fix an Uneven Guitar Fret: 步骤 1 中的图像 2,2
    • Loosen the strings by turning each knob on the left of the guitar counter-clockwise.

    • Loosen until you can fit one finger underneath.

  2. How to Fix an Uneven Guitar Fret: 步骤 2 中的图像 1,1
    • Locate the general area where the strings are buzzing due to the uneven fret.

    • Place the long side of the fret rocker down over three frets.

    • Rock the fret rocker side to side.

    • If it moves, the fret in the middle of the three is higher than the others.

  3. How to Fix an Uneven Guitar Fret: 步骤 3 中的图像 1,1
    • Place the fret guard underneath the strings and over the uneven fret.

  4. How to Fix an Uneven Guitar Fret: 步骤 4 中的图像 1,3 How to Fix an Uneven Guitar Fret: 步骤 4 中的图像 2,3 How to Fix an Uneven Guitar Fret: 步骤 4 中的图像 3,3
    • Take one paper towel sheet and fold in half the long way.

    • Roll the paper towel tightly about halfway down the sheet.

    • Cut the paper towel as pictured.

    • Repeat once more, you should have two small paper towel rolls.

  5. How to Fix an Uneven Guitar Fret: 步骤 5 中的图像 1,1
    • Place the two rolls under the strings around the fret guard.

  6. How to Fix an Uneven Guitar Fret: 步骤 6 中的图像 1,2 How to Fix an Uneven Guitar Fret: 步骤 6 中的图像 2,2
    • File the top of the fret in an up down motion

    • Start slow, file back and forth only a couple times then see step 7

  7. How to Fix an Uneven Guitar Fret: 步骤 7 中的图像 1,1
    • Place the fret rocker over the frets again.

    • If it still rocks, repeat the previous step.

  8. How to Fix an Uneven Guitar Fret: 步骤 8 中的图像 1,3 How to Fix an Uneven Guitar Fret: 步骤 8 中的图像 2,3 How to Fix an Uneven Guitar Fret: 步骤 8 中的图像 3,3
    • Polish the top of the frets by sandpapering the top of the fret in an up/down motion.

    • Stop when fret feels smooth and looks shiny.

结论

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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