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Bill Braske
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This looks like a pretty cool idea, if it works.

https://reverb.com/item/30920882-d-drew ... est-safest

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Barry Daniels
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Yeah, no skill needed. I may as well close up my shop now.
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Chris Pile
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I think I'll stick with my tried and true methods, thank you.

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Bob Orr
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So £40 for a block of wood and some micromesh pads that will never "crown" the frets? Pass !
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dzsmith
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“10,000 guitars have gone through my hands”.
Dang, that’s one guitar each day for 27 years!
I’ve seen the videos, a very haphazard method for making frets shiny.

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SteveSmith
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Yeah, people looking for a shortcut.

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And wait, there's more! Order today and we'll include the automatic nut and saddle maker and a dozen cans of miracle lacquer for an instant vintage finish! Why buy a prewar Martin when you can make one today!
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