MusicNomadMN850 Diamond Coated, Safe Zone Guitar Fret Crowning File & Luthier Tool (S-File)

Well this just makes crowning disgustingly easy. Very easy to use. I had NO experience and couldn't be happier. Saw Philip McKnight demonstrate and said that's exactly what I need. Nothing bad about this tool. If you do any work on your axe it's a must have tool. Accurate, functional, quality and easy on the hands. Love you can hear when you're crowned. Not really much of a learning curve. Basic knowledge will do. It did for me. Doesn't damage and I didn't use tape. Comfortable fit for anyone. Nice rubber coating and sizes that won't wear off. Forget the old files, this is the future.

Another GREAT music nomad product. This is a game changer for me. Its so simple to use and virtually error proof. I used it as soon as I received in on my 90s MIJ Jackson Performer RR V. I did a spot level on 4 of the frets. This tool worked perfectly for both crowning an entire fret and spot crowning. Its also set up to knock down rough fret edges although I didnt have that issue to address.Its has some weight to it, its durable, feels high quality, and the rubber grip makes it VERY comfortable to work with. I had the crowning work done in no time. It may seem pricey at almost $100, but good tools are worth the money - not to mention the time and effort you will save using this file for your fret crowning work.Its a HIGH QUALITY tool that simplifies fret work that is critical to the playability of the instrument and costly if the fret work is not done properly. Its a MUST HAVE tool on your bench.

I have 3 other crowning files similar to the music nomad s file, But similar is a vague statement? The design of the music nomad s file is pretty much fool proof compared to others, it leaves a nice even crown and does not take off the top of the frets after doing a fret leveling. I literally tried fairly hard to see if I could remove some of the top using a marker on top of a fret, and what I ended up with was a very fine bead on top of the fret, after doing this I used a fret rocker to confirm that the top of the fret was level with the fret before and after the fret I just crowned using the music nomad s file and the results were absolutely even all the way across the fret, so I proceeded to crown All existing frets checking each fret after the entire neck of fret leveling was finished..? The results were every single fret remained absolutely even! Now all my fret crowning files can do an okay job, but guaranteed none except for the music nomad s file can yield perfectly even results, and I am impressed to say the least. If you have never done a fret crowning Job, by a fret leveling beam, fret rocker, maybe a fret kisser for spot leveling,(I bet music nomad will come out with a spot leveling tool soon) a fret hammer, some 1000 grit sandpaper, 2000 grit sandpaper, (#0000 steel wool optional if you don't like using sandpaper to polish out the frets) before doing a fret leveling Job remove your strings, adjust truss rod to get the neck as flat straight as possible ( use a straight edge or notched straight edge to check this)make sure all frets are properly seated using a fret hammer tapping lightly (you might use a little wood glue or some type of super glue if frets won't stay seated) check every 3 fret span using a fret rocker, painter's/ masking tape between All frets, Mark fret tops with a blue marker, take your fret leveling beam and start with maybe 300 or 500 grit adhesive strips on sanding beam, proceed with even number of strokes getting All frets, look for marking pin tops that have marking pen on top, keep working the beam until marking pen is gone off frets, check every 3 fret span with fret rocker, all should be level at this point, take the music nomad s file and match the file side to your frets narrow and tall are common on fender/squier.. but check with manufacturer for the fret wire gauge, example, narrow and tall, medium jumbo etc. Go across each fret using the music nomad s file util the grinding sound changes to smooth sound, use 1000 grit to smooth out any filing scratches, then 2000 to get some shine, use some frine fret Polish, wipe off, remove masking tape, use some fretboard conditioner like f-one wipe off, restring and retune and your guitar will play as smooth as butter. There are some good YouTube videos by music nomad for all this and more... But the music nomad s file is simply unbeatable and fail proof, which Will give even beginners the confidence to go forward and giving there guitar a custom shop feel and optimum playability, intonation, and buttery smooth bends and playing in general..

After a hack tech put dents in the frets of one of my guitars with a brass hammer, I used this, a fret press kit, and a fret kisser to minimize the damage. The guitar now plays perfectly with 1.75 mm string height at the 12th fret. I bought all three of these tools here on Amazon. I also bought a nut file set. Check out my reviews of those also. The cost of all these tools was about the same as one full setup from a guitar tech.

Great product, love the ergonomics and the safety groove . Makes this file a no-brainer. If you're going to do fret work you need this. It worked great on stainless frets but we'll see what the longevity is as this was its first job . I have other diamond files to compare to but the safety groove takes it over the top.

Makes crowning frets quick and easy. Tool has enough weight to it that it feels comfortable and of high quality. Fits perfectly over most frets and safety features prevent you from damaging your frets by over filing.

This tool is ideal for someone just getting into fret replacement/leveling/crowning. It may cost a bit more, but it's well-worth every penny spent. It's solidly made, well engineered, comfortable in the hand and extremely easy to use. This tool will help to make sure that frets are crowned properly without changing the fret level.

The unit seems to be made of high-quality materials, works great, and fast shipping. I particularly like the rubber-like grip, which allows me to control the tool well (so it won't slip out your hand and damage the instrument). Only time will tell how long the diamond grit will last (as the unit was not inexpensive). I own several Stew-Mac tools (Z-Files) and this is comparable if not easier to use (at half the cost).