Jescar Fret Wire Roll 2.28 mm Nickel Silver FW55090-NS 450 g

Jescar Fret Wire Roll 2.28 mm Nickel Silver FW55090-NS 450 g

This Jescar FW55090-NS fret wire is made of 18% nickel silver and comes coiled for convenient use in instrument building and repair. With a crown width of 0.090" (2.28 mm), a crown height of 0.055" (1.40 mm), and a tang width of 0.020" (0.51 mm), it is ideal for electric guitars and basses requiring a medium-wide fret profile.

This fretwire is considered medium jumbo, offering a balance between comfort and precision. It is comparable to Dunlop 6105, making it a popular choice for refretting modern Fender guitars and other instruments seeking a contemporary feel.

Manufactured in the USA, Jescar’s nickel silver fret wire offers an excellent combination of durability and workability, making it a preferred choice among luthiers for high-performance instruments.

Note: Nickel silver (18% nickel) is an alloy of copper, nickel, and zinc, widely used in fret making for its wear resistance and bright tonal response.

Technical Specifications

• Material: Nickel Silver 18%
• Crown width: 0.090" (2.28 mm)
• Crown height: 0.055" (1.40 mm)
• Tang width: 0.020" (0.51 mm)
• Fret radius: 10" (254 mm)
• Format: 450 g roll