Fret dressing course

PRECISION MATTERS.

Fret dressing is one of the most rewarding skills in guitar maintenance.

Through guided theory and practical bench work you'll learn the complete process—from assessment and preparation through levelling, recrowning, polishing and final setup.

Every student works on a dedicated instrument, or is welcome to bring their own* and uses the same professional tools and methods used in our workshop.

FULL DETAILS

1 day. Hands-on workshop focused entirely on fret dressing

THE WORKSHOP

Assessing and straightening the neck, sanding/filing frets level.
Re-crowning frets to restore a rounded profile.
Polishing to a high-grit finish, re-stringing.
And testing note clarity across the fretboard.
Includes guided theory and full hands-on practice on a real instrument.

01 Assess

Understand the fretboard before making the first pass.

Fret assessment
Preparation
Neck evaluation
Workshop process

02 Dress

Restore precision to every fret.

Levelling bar techniques
Diamond file recrowning
Consistent fret geometry
Professional polishing

03 Refine

Complete the instrument.

Full professional setup
Final adjustments
Playability checks
Workshop inspection

WHO THIS COURSE IS FOR

This workshop is intended for players, technicians and enthusiasts who already understand the fundamentals of guitar setup.

Previous attendance on the Setup Workshop is recommended, or equivalent practical experience.

A maximum of four students ensures individual guidance throughout the day.

WHAT'S INCLUDED

Full-day workshop
Maximum four students
Professional tools provided
Practice instrument
Expert tuition
Course notes

THE RED STAR WAY

Precision is earned.

Great fretwork isn't about removing metal—it's about understanding geometry, accuracy and restraint.

Every technique taught is used daily in our repair workshop. You'll learn not only how to dress frets, but why each stage matters to the finished instrument.

READY TO TAKE THE NEXT STEP?

One day.

Four places.

Professional workshop.

BOOK YOUR PLACE

*Please contact us if you would like to bring your own guitar.

Master one of the most valuable skills in professional guitar repair.