Guitar Fretwire Bending Tool

The guitar fret bender is a tool used to prepare fret wire before installing it on a neck.

The guitar fret bender gives fret wire a consistent curve matching the fingerboard radius. Using a bender avoids the uneven deformation that can result from bending by hand.

This guitar fret-wire bending tool works with several rollers. The fret wire passes between them to produce a gradual, controlled bend.

The adjustable pressure of the fret bending tool lets you set the curve to suit the neck radius. The bender can therefore prepare frets for different guitars and basses.

The tool is commonly called a fret wire bender in international lutherie documentation. This type of fret wire bender lets you prepare several lengths of fret wire quickly.

The guitar fret bender is particularly useful for:

• building a guitar neck
• completely fretting an instrument
• preparing coiled or precut fret wire thanks to its closely spaced bearings
• working directly on a luthier's workbench; its length allows it to be held in a vise for optimal stability

A fret bending tool can produce a curve slightly tighter than the fingerboard radius. This technique improves the seating of the frets in their slots.

The bender provides a consistent bend along the entire length of the wire, making subsequent cutting and fret installation easier.

The guitar fret bender quickly becomes an essential tool for anyone who works with frets regularly, enabling faster and more accurate work.

The fret wire bender is used by professional luthiers and hobbyists building their own instruments alike.

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The guitar fret bender is a simple but essential tool for achieving clean, professional results when installing frets.

Type: fret bending tool
Use: preparing fret wire
Function: bending fret wire to the neck radius
Adjustment: radius adjustment knob
Material: steel and metal rollers