Product Overview
Features:
- Large size for jumbo frets and bass with 3mm (0.12in) radius
- Pencil-like shape for precise control during fret end work
- 30-degree angled bottom fits fingerboard with pencil-holding grip
- Concave single-cut top and single-cut file sides
- Toothless bottom protects fingerboard from damage or scratches
- Total length 160mm (6.3in) with 35mm (1.4in) file section
Description:
The Hosco TL-FE3 Fret-End Dressing File is a professional tool specially designed and developed for fret end work on jumbo frets and bass guitars. Featuring a large R=3mm (0.12in) concave top, this file provides a specialized fit for larger fret wire. The unique pencil-like shape allows for a more precise filing job and improved control compared to traditional block files. Its 30-degree angled bottom is designed to fit comfortably against the fingerboard while being held like a pencil, ensuring an ergonomic workflow for luthiers and guitar technicians.
Constructed for efficiency and safety, the Hosco TL-FE3 features a single-cut concave top and single-cut sides for smooth material removal. The bottom of the file is toothless, serving as a safe edge to protect the fingerboard surface during use. With a total length of 160mm (6.3in) and a compact 35mm (1.4in) filing surface, this tool offers the accuracy needed for fine detail maintenance on high-profile frets. It is an essential maintenance tool for achieving smooth, professional fret ends on instruments with jumbo fret wire.
