Fret File
- Precision file for processing fret crowns
- Suitable for all fret sizes and fret materials of stringed instruments
- 240 Premium diamond grit in combination with the ideal filing radius
- Innovative "Save Zone" without diamond grit at the upper end of the profile to protect against over-filing
- Filing possible in both directions
- Special 90° guide lines on the tip for precise filing
- Innovative silicone comfort grip in offset design for fatigue-free and safe working, even over the body
- Extremely durable and abrasion resistant
- Convenient hanging hole
Innovative fret crowning file
Fret levelling, which is commonly called a fret job, is one of the most important jobs that are necessary to properly set up, maintain, or fine-tune a guitar, because the frets must all have the exact same height and semi-round profile in order to achieve a consistent tone and ensure that every single note sounds impeccable. After adjusting the fret height on the fingerboard, it is essential to carefully file the crown of each fret to create an even, rounded shape. For this purpose, MusicNomad has developed the innovative Diamond Coated Crowning File, which is packed with a whole bunch of unique features that users will not find in any other fret file. Thanks to its unique "Safe Zone", special offset design, and positioning lines, this diamond-coated file takes fret crowning to the next level in terms of safety and ergonomics.
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Safety and ergonomics first
Anybody who thought that fret files could not be improved any further after the introduction of diamond coatings will now be convinced otherwise by the numerous sophisticated features offered by the Diamond Coated Crowning File from MusicNomad. This innovative file comes with a specially designed premium 240-grit diamond coating that allows every type of fret wire material to be rapidly removed and at the same time prevents the fret crowns from being overfiled thanks to a narrow uncoated strip at the top of the file – the Safe Zone. What is more, its ergonomic offset handle design provides both excellent leverage during filing and sufficient clearance over the instrument's body, even when working on the wider bodies of acoustic guitars. The Diamond Coated Crowning File additionally features two lines on its nose that indicate the exact cutting point so as to ensure very targeted filing at individual fret spots.
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For professional fret jobs
The MusicNomad Diamond Coated Crowning File is primarily aimed at users who are skilled with their hands and have a very good eye for detail, such as professional guitar techs or seasoned hobby techs who know exactly what they are doing. Everyone who has worked with a similar product before, no matter for how long, will be thrilled by the sheer number of unmatched features and advantages offered by the Diamond Coated Crowning File and immediately put it at the top of their wish list. This premium fret crowning file offers two different file sizes (narrow/medium and wide/jumbo), which makes it the ideal tool for guitar manufacturers and service technicians who frequently work on a wide range of electric and acoustic guitars or basses, mandolins, ukuleles, or banjos.
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About MusicNomad
MusicNomad was founded by Rand Rognlien, a specialist for automotive paint care products and a passionate hobby musician. When he launched the MusicNomad web portal in 2008 to build a network for himself and his fellow musicians along the lines of Facebook, he needed a strategy to raise the necessary funds. That was when Rand's extensive professional expertise came into play and he started to develop professional instrument care products for all kinds of materials and surfaces, from lacquer and metal to bare wood, which he soon complemented by a selection of special tools. Since then, MusicNomad has become a household name in music communities in over 50 countries worldwide and is the preferred choice of numerous renowned guitar manufacturers, such as Taylor Guitars and Martin Guitars.
In the Zone
The MusicNomad Diamond Coated Crowning File is destined for the second and most critical step in a fret job. After all of the frets have been levelled to the same height using a suitable tool such as the MusicNomad Fret Leveler (available separately), users must subsequently file the fret tops to create a uniform crowned profile: And this is exactly where MusicNomad's Safe Zone will make life significantly easier for the user, since it permits fast yet accurate filing and prevents too much material from being removed. What is more, the substantial weight of the premium Diamond Coated Crowning File significantly facilitates handling and prevents hand fatigue.
