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fretwork

Where the rubber hits the road, so to speak.

Frets should be level, and they usually aren't. That's a bummer.
The good news is that your frets can be made level. Sometimes the existing frets can be leveled just fine. Other times, the frets are pulled, the fretboard gets planed, new frets go in and get leveled. Anyway, I do all that, and I like it.
Good fretwork provides immediate and noticeable benefits. That's the reason I like it: I can hand you the guitar and watch you have more fun with it than you were having before. Nothing is cooler than that.
Here's the part where I tell you why fretwork from this operation is better. Whenever possible (that's almost always), I do my fretwork in the Erlewine Neck Jig. It's a really smart invention that holds your instrument in the same position it was in under string tension. Necks can move a lot under tension, creating ripples, bumps, and twists. Doing fretwork without this type of equipment will provide less fantastic results, because all of those irregularities can disappear when the neck is relaxed. I don't like surprises. My customers don't like surprises. That's why I do fretwork under tension. It takes more time, the equipment costs more, and the results are better.

Note for the Plek fans: Pleks are great, and can do the job when they're operated by a competent individual. That's as far as we'll get into it.

What my clients are saying:

"Nate is a great guitar tech. He has set up hundreds of guitars for us, and has a keen eye for all the details.The best tech in the Eugene area!" - Hank, via Google

"This is the most welcoming and helpful shop I've been to in town. I had them ream the bridge of my acoustic guitar for new bridge pins and they did a fantastic job at a very reasonable price. If you want to steer clear of the guitar snobs and chain stores, this is absolutely your place." - Jared, via Google

"Nate took care of my 78 RD like it was a newborn. Stainless steel refret, gutted and replaced electronics with one of the most professional wiring/wire management jobs i've ever seen. He's great and deserves all of your money." - Tyler, via Google

Get in touch:

Email 
repairbench@stahmanguitars.com
*I typically respond to email within 24-48hrs.
I don't work or correspond on Sunday or Monday.
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Call 
​(541) 515-7025
*Due to an absurd amount of spam calls, I don't usually pick up. Email is the most reliable way to reach me. I don't work or correspond on Sunday or Monday.

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