"Dressing frets" on a guitar is a process of leveling, crowning, and polishing the frets to ensure they’re smooth and even across the fretboard. This can help eliminate buzz, improve playability, and make bending notes smoother. Here’s a step-by-step guide: ### Tools Needed - **Fret leveling file** or leveling beam (usually with sandpaper attached) - **Crowning file** (for reshaping the frets after leveling) - **Masking tape** (to protect the fretboard) - **Sandpaper** (800–2000 grit for polishi
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