General Description of the SINTOMS Stainless Steel 2,5mm Set 6 Frets

The SINTOMS Stainless Steel 2,5mm Set 6 Frets is a set of frets made by the industry's leading fret manufacturer, SINTOMS. These frets are made of stainless steel, which means they are much more durable than alpaca frets.

SINTOMS stainless steel frets are known for their smooth playability and silky feel, making it easier to bend the strings when playing.

Features

•     Quantity: Set of 6
•     Size: Jumbo 2,5mm x 1.18mm (each piece 260mm long)
•     Material: Stainless Steel

What should I consider when choosing a fret size?

The frets are a fundamental part of the instrument and are in constant contact with the player's fingers. This is why their choice will play a very important role in the construction of the instrument.

As far as playability is concerned, two factors must be taken into account: fret height and fret width.

Fret height refers to the distance between the fingerboard and the top of the fret. With higher frets there is less contact between the fingers and the fingerboard. Thus less pressure is needed to sound the notes. This facilitates techniques such as bending and tapping.

On the other hand, fret width refers to the width of the top of the frets. With wider frets the angle between the fingerboard and the top of the fret crown is less. This makes it easier to glide over the fingerboard. This contributes to a smoother playing feel when using wider frets. And this, in turn, makes it easier to bend the strings.

Fret tools

At Maderas Barber you can find a wide variety of fret tools to help you with fret installation. These tools include fret crowning files, fret cutter discs to create fret slots in the fingerboard, fret cutters and luthiers' pressure devices. We also offer repair kits and products for polishing and cleaning frets.

Also our experts are available to advise you on the selection of the right tools and frets for your instrument.