The Fret Files

Recent Episodes

Ep 100 - Q&A

Posted March 15, 2020 • 01:01:44

In this episode, Eric and Melissa answer questions about tune-o-matic bridges, guitar straps, fingerboard inlays on a Harmony Meteor, how long does...

Ep 99 - Q&A

Posted March 1, 2020 • 01:15:31

In this episode, Eric and Melissa answer questions about ebony fingerboards, fake ebony fingerboards, warped fingerboards, reverse headstocks, Danelectro...

Ep 98 – Dave Staudte

Posted February 15, 2020 • 00:55:17

In this episode, Eric interviews veteran luthier, guitar repair guru, and Taylor Guitars employee Dave Staudte from San Diego, Ca. Eric and Dave talk...

Ep 97 – Q&A

Posted February 1, 2020 • 00:51:07

In this episode, Eric and Melissa answer emails with questions about pickup polarity and “phase,” rewiring the electronics in an archtop, fixing...

Ep 96 – Q&A

Posted January 14, 2020 • 00:44:20

In this episode, Eric and Melissa answer emails with questions about removing fingerboards, polishing nickel hardware, removing minor scratches, Eric's...