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Mike Forrester • Luthier

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    • Martin 12-string Headstock Repair
    • 1962 Fender Bass VI Restoration
    • Red Hamer 'Vector' Flying Vee
    • Telecaster Thinline
    • Gibson Les Paul Goldtop Refinish
    • 1956 Fender Stratocaster Refret
    • 59 Les Paul R.I. Headstock Repair1
    • Les Paul Classic Inlay Swap
    • Custom Mahogany Archtop Armrest
    • 1967 Rickenbacker 4001S Restoration
    • Collings Acoustic Headstock Repair
    • Gibson LG0 Acoustic Bridge Replacement
    • Dean Camo Vee
    • '62 Reissue Fender Strat Relic Job
    • Custom Tele
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Preparing to refret a 1956 Fender Stratocaster

Preparing to refret a 1956 Fender Stratocaster

carefully removing the frets without disturbing the fretboard itself

carefully removing the frets without disturbing the fretboard itself

Cleaning the maple where the new frets will sit

Cleaning the maple where the new frets will sit

The frets are being pressed in

The frets are being pressed in

The fret press allows for precise installation of each fret

The fret press allows for precise installation of each fret

Now for the fret dress

Now for the fret dress

Other than a final polish, the job is done

Other than a final polish, the job is done

Next, I installed a custom cut nut, followed by ambered lacquer and a little relic treatment

Next, I installed a custom cut nut, followed by ambered lacquer and a little relic treatment

Done......time to test drive!!

Done......time to test drive!!

Nothing beats an old guitar.....with fresh frets!

Nothing beats an old guitar.....with fresh frets!

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