Learn Guitar Fretwork (in-person)

Learn Professional Fretwork methods in Our 2-Day Guitar Refretting Course—or Join Day 2 Only for Fret Dressing!

Ready to take your guitar’s playability to the next level? Our 2-Day Guitar Fretwork Course is a hands-on deep dive into the art of professional refretting and fret levelling—on your very own electric guitar. From neck assessment and fret removal to fretboard planing, refretting, fret levelling, crowning, and that all-important final polishing, you’ll learn practical techniques you can apply again and again.

Only Interested in Fret Dressing? If a full refret feels like too big a leap (or you’ve already refretted your guitar), jump into Day 2 for a comprehensive Fret Levelling, Crowning, and Polishing workshop. You’ll leave with smoother, buzz-free frets and pro-level finishing skills.

What You’ll Learn

• Neck Assessment & Theory: Understand fretboard geometry and diagnose potential playability issues.
• Fret Removal: Safely remove old frets without damaging your guitar.
• Planing & Polishing the Fingerboard: Achieve the optimal playing surface for new frets.
• Fret Slot Cleaning & Treatment: Prep your board properly for a flawless fret seat.
• Installing New Frets: Learn precise seating, hammering, and clamping techniques.
• Levelling, Crowning & Polishing: Master the finishing touches that make a world of difference in tone and feel.

Tool list and more info: https://www.blackwoodguitarworks.com/guitar-repair-classes/fret-work-class/

Payment Options:

• Credit card (PayPal): No PayPal account is required in order to pay at checkout. Follow the prompts to checkout as a guest using your credit card.
• Deposits: Due to the cost of the course, we are offering payment plans. Choose DEPOSIT ONLY and finalize your payment. The balance of the regular price of the course is due by the class start date, no exceptions. Single payments can be made at your convenience. Sale prices are not honored when using this payment plan.
• Phone-in: Please contact direct to pay by credit card over the phone.
• Prices shown are in CAD funds.

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Emails:

Be sure to whitelist the email: info(at)blackwoodguitarworks.com to ensure you receive all correspondence related to the class. Class details, Room numbers, etc. will be updated on the website as soon as available. If you do not receive your email registration receipt after making payment, please check your spam folder.

Cancellation Policy:

Please be aware that there are no refunds for class registrations if you are unable to attend. Credits may be offered under specific circumstances and class formats only, as determined by Blackwood Guitarworks and seating availability. Transferring registration to another individual is welcome if notified a minimum 24 hours prior to event. By registering for this event you are in agreement to our cancellation policy.

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