Jono Bolton Posted June 27, 2022 Share Posted June 27, 2022 I've recently picked up a new (old) bass and the frets are pretty manky. I have the Planet Waves fret polishing kit and it's done a reasonable job, but they're still some way from being as good as they could be. What else should I be using? Are the fret erasers any good, or is it just a case of getting some steel wool on them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nilebodgers Posted June 27, 2022 Share Posted June 27, 2022 The Crimson Guitars fret erasers are really good. I have the set of 4, but I have only really needed the fine and super-fine. I’d steer clear of steel wool, the tiny metal particles go everywhere and can embed themselves in an open-pored fingerboard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean-Luc Pickguard Posted June 28, 2022 Share Posted June 28, 2022 I always use good quality 0000 steel wool. I do this outddoors and usually take the neck off. If the neck doesn't come off you can tape up the pickups to prevent the loose whiskers/bits getting in the pickups. I've never had any problem with the bits getting embedded in the fingerboard - maybe that happens if you use something other than 0000 grade. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buddster Posted June 30, 2022 Share Posted June 30, 2022 (edited) But make sure you tape up the fret board first else you'll make a heck of a mess of it and if you get it in the grain you'll never get it out. Makes them very shiny though. Edited June 30, 2022 by Buddster Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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