Simply put: FretGuru’s Dagger 2.0 Fret Crowning File avoid the pitfalls of antiquated concave files and newer file designs that claim excellence but fall flat. Read on below to learn all the details.

In this post we’re going to detail how to use a Fret Crowning File effectively so you can achieve meticulously shaped frets that enable super-precise intonation. We’ll specifically show you the steps using our FretGuru Dagger 2.0 Fret Crowning Files and Diamond Dagger 2.0 Fret Crowning File – which have taken years to develop, and they deliver on our promise to craft the most advanced, simple to use fret crowning files ever created.

A key quality of guitars that consistently play in tune is great intonation across every fretted note, with buttery smooth gliding of strings on the frets during bends. And a key part of getting those results are precisely shaped fret crowns following a fret level. The great news is you don’t have to be a pro luthier or guitar tech to achieve amazing results.

Here’s part 2 of an in-depth tutorial. The FretGuru gauge shown in the video is the old original version.

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