Mamie Minch

Mamie Minch walks through the different stages of fret wear and explains why seemingly small details matter so much when it comes to sound and playability.

It’s inevitable: the more you play your guitar, the more your frets wear down. In this video, shot on location at Brooklyn Lutherie, in New York, Mamie walks you through the different stages of fret wear—along with the options for repair, dressing, and re-fretting—and explains why seemingly small details matter so much when it comes to sound and playability.

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