Uploaded March 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago

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Before pulling old frets, try this trick. Guitar tech Gene Imbody shows how melting a little solder onto the fret holds heat longer, helping loosen it so it comes out cleanly with less risk of chipping the fingerboard.
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