My struggle with Fender maple neck and stainless frets

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10 ай бұрын

So as I already told is one of my previous videos - stainless frets right now is quite popular. They are not as hard to install as many say, but still require extra work on finishing steps.
The only problem begins when it`s maple (or other) lacquered fretboard and it have minor defects on overall flatness, so it don`t yet require entire sanding, leveling and refinishing but already not so small as to be insignificant when it goes to fret leveling and crowning.
And I`m lucky here to work with neck that almost perfect 😊
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@ZoeHaylee321321 7 ай бұрын

Your videos kick ass, no annoying music. Just you working and the sound of the tools. Please keep making your videos. We need more.. lol.. seriously, love them and helps me learn and inspires me to start working on some old beaters just to see what I can do. Keep up the awesome job and can't wait to see more vids from you.

@manfreds86 7 ай бұрын

Totally agree!

@SociopatheAssume 6 ай бұрын

@@manfreds86 I agree too !

@orionwarren4244 10 ай бұрын

Didn't look like you 'struggled' too much, Tanya. But of course, you've got lots of experience to make it look 'easy' to the rest of us! Great work!😊

@rcoveyduc 10 ай бұрын

My thoughts exactly!

@bobbusby5058 10 ай бұрын

She would have a different thought on struggle if she saw me attempt to do one. 😆

@bobbusby5058 10 ай бұрын

Beautiful work as always!

@jorgesxbass7606 9 ай бұрын

Yes....

@schneidp20 7 ай бұрын

Agree, I didn't see any struggle. Maybe, it was rounding the frets after leveling them.

@naztynaz5072 10 ай бұрын

What a great video. I especially love the dog sitting all cosily in the corner 12:58 . I hope she gets soooo many treats.

@danieldeville3760 10 ай бұрын

That is beautiful work... whatever your charging isn't enough. You're an artist. The patience and attention to detail, that's hard to find in any industry. Thank you for sharing. God bless

@Rifff3 10 ай бұрын

Great move on laying out the frets on neck then slapping the tape on them and flipping them over. Your work inspires me. Thanks Tanya

@harleyhexxe9806 10 ай бұрын

Nice video Tanya! I'm always nervous about sanding and filing fret ends on a maple neck because I'm afraid I'll take off the clear coat at the edge of the fretboard. You make it look easy. Nice work.

@MrSongwriter2 9 ай бұрын

Even with a safe edge file that you smooth further with wet and dry it can still mark the laquer so you need to mask unfortunately and that in turn can cause issues in getting the full edge of the corners off.

@markmccornack7983 Ай бұрын

Tanya, every time I have to do fret work on an instrument I get really stressed out. I found out that watching one of your videos beforehand makes the stress almost disappear. You do great work and I learn so much by just watching you work. Aside from your luthierie skills, your video production is top notch as well. Thanks so much!

@rickmoore52 10 ай бұрын

Another nice video and more great work. I never knew watching fret work could be so therapeutic. I do have SS on my Strat and I love it.

@ianwelburn7514 10 ай бұрын

I feel that pain. It takes hours of filing and concentration to get fret ends like that on stainless. And they really put up a fight driving them into the slots sometimes - even when the radius is near perfect. Looks like you won in the end though!

@DTGuitarTech 10 ай бұрын

Superb job. And so good to see someone put stainless in and not be afraid of using glue. And I like your technique for putting the dots of glue under the nut. I will steal this idea!! Top tip for me to you - when you have the nut the correct length, and you have put the dots of glue in the nut slot, hold a small piece of wood at the edge of the neck, then insert the nut with the end butted up against it. Reduces the risk of accidentally getting the nut slightly out of place as the superglue grabs. Superb work.

@dangerousXS 10 ай бұрын

I see the extra effort you put into stainless frets. Once again your patience and skill are outstanding !

@AtlasExperimentGuitar 10 ай бұрын

I rarely comment on stuff but great job and that sweet pup deserves all the treats!

@Arni142 7 ай бұрын

I love to watch your videos. It is very satisfying to see someone doing great job. I also love there is no music, just the background noise and the sounds your tools make. It's a bit like being in your workshop.

@RealityBombDrummer 10 ай бұрын

Your videos are soothing and calming. Excellent attention to detail while repairing guitars. Your dog is so cute, little precious. Keep the videos coming, we will keep watching.

@retalt 7 ай бұрын

Beautiful work. I'm really enjoying these videos, no talking, no music, it really is like a day at work. 👏👏👏

@lostlatinlover 2 ай бұрын

Years ago, I purchased a hollow-body guitar. It was on sale for a ridiculous low price; so, temptation set in. Immediately it became clear why. The set-up was awful, the action was way too high, the bridge was set all wrong and more. So, my then instructor offered to make all the changes and fixes I requested. It took time and some money. Eventually he brought it back to the studio. We made a few more tweaks and then started playing together. That's when he blindsided me. He offered me double what I paid to buy it for another student. Of course, I said "no way!" I have it to this day. It's a sweet sweet guitar.

@rizkysurya9602 Ай бұрын

in the process of making a guitar, the hollow body type is more tricky to made and take more time for scrapping the body and make hollow part inside, the hollow body guitar never be cheaper than a solid body for me too, u are lucky then. have a good hollowbody guitar with low price hehe, nice dude.

@ChristianCathoholic 9 ай бұрын

Champions deserve praise. Every step is more difficult and takes more time. People need to appreciate this and most importantly pay for it. Lovely work as usual, most of which can’t be appreciated by the average person.

@pauladouglass9456 6 ай бұрын

First time caller, long time listener! Lol. But seriously, I’m doing a refret on my strat as I screwed up my first one. Searched for help and found your short which left me wanting to see more so here I am. I agree with other comments about no annoying music or “splaining” and especially no sales pitch!! just the sweet sound of tools doing their thing under your careful guidance. Your camera angles are absolutely perfect. I learned more from you in the no-nonsense video than all the others. NEW SUBSCRIBER!! Thank you for sharing your knowledge to help others!!

@RussShirley1 9 ай бұрын

Tanya, love watching your work, always calm, smooth and well done.

@frankvizzi4617 9 ай бұрын

I have a good time watching you working on these different projects.

@tonymcnamara9368 10 ай бұрын

There's nothing about your videos I don't like. They're well edited, no unnecessary talking/background noise, and, a gorgeous Dachshund too, perfect!

@MEGAMIGA 10 ай бұрын

I really enjoy guitar building videos and yours are perfectly produced!

@stevengeorge4322 7 ай бұрын

Fantastic job! I wish you were here in the USA so I could bring all my fret work to you .

@MarkMcCluney 10 ай бұрын

Thanks Tanya for the good view of the brass fret-setting tool. That's a very good thing - I'll have a go at making one for myself. Thanks for sharing your expertise - you're an inspiration!

@TanyaShpachuk 10 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@stratje 10 ай бұрын

Great work Tanya, very inspiring!

@paulwilson6421 10 ай бұрын

Thx for another awesome vid Tanya, I. Am your biggest Canadian fan I’m sure and many of my friends are watching you now, Ciao!

@ReidGraves 10 ай бұрын

Excellent video! It is so cool to see your work and how much love you put into your work!

@tedrowland7800 10 ай бұрын

Okay, I am doing 2 re-fret jobs right now and I STILL learned something new here that will make my job easier. (Just Awesome Work). I love your "FUR BABY"!

@DeevoC 9 ай бұрын

OH snap, add one more on to the treat train we have going on. Honestly, a good comment is easy. Your attention to detail is just... *chef's kiss*. Good shit!

@PTguitars 8 ай бұрын

Wow - those new frets look amazing. Good job 👍

@davidcohencrumpton9884 Ай бұрын

I love watching your videos Tanya. I just wish they were longer cause they are so good. Looking for the next one. Be well.

@geoffreyanderson2285 10 ай бұрын

She totally deserves a good treat! (You make it look so easy)

@Donkeypuncherello88 10 ай бұрын

Her nails are allways awesome! I love the green ones.

@arthritic 7 ай бұрын

Cleaner work than the actual Fender shop. 😂 Kudos to you!

@jasonmyers3847 10 ай бұрын

That Lake Placid blue Stratocaster is beautiful. I'd love to own it. Very nice job!

@christaylor9303 10 ай бұрын

You do amazing work. Your videos are very calming. I love the dog.

@1MysteryZ1967 10 ай бұрын

Excellent work! Thanks for sharing your expertise with us!

@Southern.child86 7 ай бұрын

I saw 0 struggling here… looks like an A+ job to me. I really enjoy your videos, thanks for sharing!!

@Hello_there_obi 2 ай бұрын

Stainless steel is becoming more popular for a good reason. They feel they give is amazing and they just don't wear out. Love them.

@JL-fs9wh 10 ай бұрын

Hi from Seattle, WA. Love your channel. Great work you do!

@charlie007r3 10 ай бұрын

Nice job! A guitar tech I once went to was very reluctant to install stainless frets as (to quote him) "they just 'kill' my tools"🤣

@nickviolin1389 8 ай бұрын

I think that once you've used a file on steel it's never any good for brass, maybe the same is true for the nickel silver alloy (nickel plus copper) used in most frets.

@durstondarden8765 8 ай бұрын

Beautiful work as usual, and your videos always brighten up the day!

@AnimalJohn85 10 ай бұрын

Another fantastic job well done! :) Truly are great at what you do lass, make it look easy when I know full well most of us would struggle to get that result.

@finmac5548 10 ай бұрын

Stunning work as always!! I love that we can hear the sounds of the tools and the workshop in the background…..no annoying music. Gorgeous dog too, I hope he got lots of treats!! 😊

@jeffchase2491 4 ай бұрын

Awesome work Tanya. Really enjoy your videos. Obvious that you take pride in what you do.

@VladCotrus 10 ай бұрын

Nice work Tanya!

@uncleremus64 10 ай бұрын

TUSQ is great stuff. Very nice work Tanya.

@kennethquintini658 6 ай бұрын

Great work on maple neck with stainless frets👏👌👍🎸

@TopChoiceSupply 9 ай бұрын

Great job! Puppy is going to ❤ all the treats!

@walther9161 7 ай бұрын

So educational and thanks for posting and… your pup is beautiful!!

@marksmith7385 10 ай бұрын

God, I just love watching you work...such deliberate and presice movments.

@hankgesmag9650 10 ай бұрын

I'm impressed with your technique, in this and other videos I have watched!

@MrGuitarDad 10 ай бұрын

Fantastic job as always. Your a star! 🎉

@pdstokes8 8 ай бұрын

Lovely work Tanya 🙂

@Swanlord05 8 ай бұрын

Thank you EVH for making stainless steel frets a thing

@denisebarrett6983 10 ай бұрын

I want to replace the nut on my player strat with a graph tech. After watching this video I feel more confident about being able to this myself. Thanks! Also please give your beautiful doggy a nice treat ❤

@riplead 10 ай бұрын

Wish I had your skills. Love SS frets. Now please give the pup a treat! 🥰

@billkath 10 ай бұрын

Great work, Tanya! Love your little puppy...beautiful eyes!❤

@sampledude8846 6 ай бұрын

At 6:20 you're going sideways with the file. If you hold it parallell with the neck, you wont take so much of the original finish off. The file will basically be on top of the fret wire ends.

@jimdoner3443 10 ай бұрын

Gorgeous job by a gorgeous lady (yes a little crushing on you) but I love the work and how you do your videos. And that puppy is so sweet, treat her/him up good now.😊😊

@jeffchilds4021 2 ай бұрын

I saw no struggle. You did an amazing job!!! 👊🏻💪🏼😎

@andrewkrodel7976 10 ай бұрын

Good job with video. Nice spacing from step to step. Very relaxing to watch.

@BryanSmith66 6 ай бұрын

Stainless frets are worth the effort. Thanks for the video, great work as allways

@rakentrail 2 ай бұрын

I've gotten into the habit of using the "Jaws 2" fretting clamp from Stewmac on maple boards. Once seated I also drive the frets laterally about 3mm. with a brass drift. Not saying it's "the right way", but it works for me. On worn out boards the press and some fish glue can be a life saver. Great work there!

@Hague9975 10 ай бұрын

Very nice work, you make it look easy.

@gaborosas6699 7 ай бұрын

You make see this so easy!!! Good job girl, you are awsome. Give the dog some good treats, he deserve it!!! Greetings from México

@ramonzeira 10 ай бұрын

tip: to make it easier to peel the tape, put two long tapes on the sides and then the small ones over those. You'll be able to peel them all at once.

@sashaandaigul 9 ай бұрын

Removing the tape has once damaged my 1983 jazz bass neck. The finish got peeled off in one spot.

@PoochysUncle 9 ай бұрын

No no no do not add additional neck tape to save 12 seconds removing neck tape

@mavhunter4053 9 ай бұрын

@@sashaandaigulwhat kinda tape u used? Usually painters tape is very easy to remove, shouldn't be able to remove the finish as long as the finish is not cracked or damaged

@donaldholman9070 10 ай бұрын

Great work on the fender. You are so good. Thank you for another great video. Also….great nails😀👍

@GordiansKnotHere 8 ай бұрын

Nice work! Very pretty guitar.

@robarnold6998 10 ай бұрын

Beautiful maple! Nothing plays like it. Great job, young lady. Stay safe and God bless.

@TanyaShpachuk 10 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@robarnold6998 10 ай бұрын

@@TanyaShpachuk you’re welcome!

@RobKingRC 5 ай бұрын

Beautiful work!!

@in_sympathy 4 ай бұрын

Я обожнюю дивитись, як ви працюєте і обожнюю, яким забираю від вас свій Телек. Респект, так тримати 🙌🏻

@TanyaShpachuk 4 ай бұрын

Дякую☺️

@MaskedRiderChris 8 ай бұрын

Good doggos deserve treats anyway! But that really looks great, and I bet it played and sounded even better after you got through with it.

@ousley421 7 ай бұрын

Fender finished Maple necks are my favorite. She has sweet eyes. She lets you think you are in charge. She deserves a place with no war sounds, it hurts the ears.

@frank1623 14 күн бұрын

Very interesting. Like this video. Helps to understand the ins & outs of the luthier work.🌷

@walther9161 8 ай бұрын

Love these videos and have learned a lot!!! Sweet pup you have there!

@spiccolirocks3580 14 күн бұрын

Great work, you make it look easy!

@alexdeleon7135 10 ай бұрын

Well done, Tanya! You may want to check your crowning file(s) for excessive wear from the stainless frets. They can really dull files due to the hardness. Thank you for posting. Please give your puppy treats, I will buy you a coffee as well.

@TanyaShpachuk 10 ай бұрын

That's way I prefer diamond files for crowning :)

@tedmich 10 ай бұрын

Great work as usual! I loved the added commentary at 10:54 ! ;)

@jeffreymonroe153 10 ай бұрын

Can you please do a detailed video with narration on beveling fret ends properly so they don't stick out? I've seen where they are even further back inside the edge of the fret board. Great video as always.

@MrStevehunter33 10 ай бұрын

Your dog is beautiful and so is your work

@MrStevehunter33 9 ай бұрын

Watching your YT channel, everyone's a winner

@achimdg6335 9 ай бұрын

She's really cute and so well-behaved, wonderful dog.

@cdburgess75 4 ай бұрын

Great looking puppy!

@_kukaracha_ 9 ай бұрын

Дякую за творчість! Ваш канал унікальний. Вдачі та бережіть себе.

@ReallyBadJuJu 10 ай бұрын

I have that same set of nut files! Awesome work. I love seeing other women work on guitars. I feel like I need to get my nails done and start my own channel.

@teetubbie7697 2 ай бұрын

Beautiful work.

@darrencole1387 6 ай бұрын

Great job done!

@RobMods 8 ай бұрын

Nice work. I recommend using a bag of lead shot as a dead weight for fret hammering. And titebond is great as a fretting glue, especially in this situation with a lacquered board. Also, nipping the tangs back means you won't have to file them down risking damage to the lacquer. The slot ends can be filled with CA or wood filler or even wax stick. Cheers.