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SUMMIT® Protective Rubber for Flexible Bar
The SUMMIT® protective rubber fits on both ends of flexible bars used in go-bar decks, preventing marks or scratches on the wood while gluing braces and internal reinforcements. Its high-density elastic material provides even pressure and a secure grip.
Compatible with SUMMIT® fiberglass bars (rectangular 10×3...
$4.60
SUMMIT® Go-bar Rectangular Profile 10x3x580 mm
The SUMMIT® Go-bar flexible rod is designed for use with go-bar decks, an essential tool in the luthier’s workshop. Made from fiberglass, its 10×3 mm rectangular profile provides controlled flexibility and even pressure for gluing braces and internal reinforcements.
Its 580 mm length makes it suitable for...
$3.11
Quick Clamp Grip SUMMIT®
Dimensions: approximately 165 x 120mm
Weight: 35gr
Technical data: The traditional Spanish luthier method for gluing classical guitar tops is to use a series of clamping springs. (see pictures). Summit Tools has designed an improved version of the springs providing optimal pressure in the vertical direction....
$25.37
Technical data: SUMMIT® High Fret Detector is a small tool made of stainless steel an it is essential for the perfect leveling of our frets.
$70.88
Description of the Double Edge Electric Guitar Nut File Set Of 3 Hosco TL-NF3E
Set of three double-edged files for electricc guitar nut carving (.010″/.026″, .013″/.036″, .017″/.046″). Each file in the set has two different groove sizes. The file with the red handle can be used for .010" and .026" strings, the blue .013 and .036 and the yellow .017 and...
$1.24
Description of the Kovax Finish Repairing Papers 3000 Hosco KFRP3000
Kovax 3000 grit sandpaper in sheets of 8 pieces. Self-adhesive. Can be used with KFRP series sanding blocks.
Kovax is a Dutch company with Japanese roots and more than 90 years of experience in the development of sanding papers and other abrasive solutions. Their products offer a...
$32.21
Hosco TL-FF2 Fret Crown File General Description
File to crown Medium size frets from 2mm to 2.4mm (0.80" and 0.95"). Once the frets have been set and the ends have been beveled, we will proceed to level and crown them. To do this, we can use this file. The handle is covered in plastic and allows a firm grip. The abrasive surface is curved to shape the...
$2.92
General Description of Hosco Stainless Steel Ruler 150mm
An absolute must-have rule for the builder as well as for the set-up and repair workshop. Marking cut-outs on a nut or bone saddle, making wooden cleats, etc. are all jobs where a precision ruler will come in very handy. The scale markings are engraved and chrome-plated in black. This makes it very...
$32.27
Description of the Stainless Steel Fret Cutter Hosco TL-FC28S
Made in Japan. Rubber coated handles.
Use of the Hosco Stainless Steel Fret Cutter
Hosco fret cutter pliers provide a flush cut, which makes the fret ends clean and flat, reducing filing time when fret dressing time comes. The length of the rubber coated grips make fret cutting easier by...
$1.12
Descripción: Esponja abrasiva de grano superfino ideal para eliminar el mal tacto en superficies barnizadas o lacadas. Esponjas muy apreciadas por los luthiers para un acabado fino y perfecto.
Medidas: 115x40x5mm
$26.98
Feather Edge Diamond File 100mm Hosco Overview
This extra fine diamond file is originally intended for sharpening hand saws, but it is also the ideal luthier's tool for marking string grooves on bone nuts. Simply locate the position of the grooves in the bone with the nut string spacing rule and, once marked with a pencil, use the edge of the file to set...
$33.33
Overview of the Hosco Fret Cutter TL-FC190
These fret cutter pliers have been developed by Hosco in a Japanese craft factory with nearly 100 years of experience. The flush cutting edge makes the fret ends clean and flat, reducing filing time when levelling. The length of the rubber coated handles makes it easy to cut the fret and the large width of the...
$36.56
Description of the Hosco TL-FE2 Fret File Overview
This file is designed to work the fret ends during fret dressing work. Its pencil shape is perfectly suited for this delicate task. The TL-FE2 is especially suitable for working on nickel silver frets. The edges of the concave part of the file are smooth, so as not to damage the wood of the fingerboard...
$13.18
Description of the Bridge Slot File 2 mm (0.079") Hosco TL-SF2
Made in Japan. Specifically designed to level the bottom of the saddle on acoustic guitar bridges. 3mm (0.118")
Purpose of the Hosco TL-SF2 File
A correct levelling of the bottom of the saddle slot on acoustic, classical and flamenco guitars is essential to achieve an optimal transmission...
$39.30
General description of the Japanese Yoko knife:
The Yoko knife uses the standard shape in carving knives. It adapts to variations of uses from wood, bamboo, paper work, to small crafts so that it can be used as a first knife. It is an ideal knife for hard to reach places such as the Zoque part of the handle.
It is made of aogami steel, also known as...
$33.58
General description of the Japanese Ken knife:
The Japanese knife "Ken", which means "broadsword" or "western sword", has two cutting edges on the left and right and is unaffected by the dominant hand, making it usable in areas with height and width limitations by switching between the left and right hand. However, the top edge of Ken is slightly more...
$32.71
Description: Double-angled 35/90° fret beveler with handle. It works with two fret beveling files: (1) Stainless steel file (150 x 8,5 x 2 mm) – code: 10757 and (2) standard – code: 10758, depending on which type of frets it’s been processed. You will need a high-quality screwdriver PH+1 to mount the chosen file.
Note: it doesn’t include none of the...
$32.21
Hosco TL-FF3 Fret Crown File General Description
File to crown Jumbo size frets from 2.54mm to 2.8mm (0.100" and 0.110"). Once the frets have been set and radiused and the sides have been beveled, we will proceed to level and crown them. To do this, we can use this file. The handle is covered in plastic and allows a firm grip. The abrasive surface is...
$89.04
Dimensions: 230 mm.
Weight: 0,34 kg
Technical data: Summit straight overhang fret-end cutter, length 230 mm, weight 0,34 kg, hardness HRc 40-44/58+-2. Hardened jaws to HRc58 enable smooth cutting of hardest stainless steel frets. Cuts ends of frets, so there is a little to file away when finished.
Removes fret overhang flush with the...
$73.12
Description of the Double Edge Bass Nut File Set Of 3 Hosco TL-NF3B
Set of three double-edged files for bass nut carving (.045″/.085″, .065″/.105″, .075″/.130″). Each file in the set has two different groove sizes. The file with the red handle can be used for .045" and .085" strings, the blue .065 and .105 and the yellow .075 and .130. With these sizes...
$24.12
Feather Edge Diamond File 75mm Hosco Overview
This extra fine diamond file is originally intended for sharpening hand saws, but it is also the ideal luthier's tool for marking string grooves on bone nuts. Simply locate the position of the grooves in the bone with the nut string spacing rule and, once marked with a pencil, use the edge of the file to set...
$38.05
General Description of the Hosco Micro Chisel TL-MC11
When replacing the nut or saddle of a guitar or bass, it is essential to give the new bone a completely smooth and level seat. Any adhesive or glue residue must be completely removed to ensure the correct transmission of the vibrations from the strings to the neck. Because of its size and the shape of...
$20.15
Description of the Fret Leveling File Hosco TL-FL160S
Made in Japan. File for levelling adjacent frets. This small file is perfect for correcting those typical uneven frets that prevent an optimal set up of our instrument.
When do we need this file?
Once we have isolated the problem with the high fret detector, we can level the fret and proceed to...
Woods and accessories are fundamental for a luthier when building an instrument. However, there is another fundamental element for building a great instrument. We are talking about the luthier tools that are essential for woodworking.
Our luthier tools provide you with the ability to make or repair as many instruments as you wish. The wide selection of luthier tools we offer at Maderas Barber are no common tools. They are tools specifically designed to work each part of our instrument. With this kind of tools we will get the best results in our instruments. In addition, you will save many hours of work in our workshop.
Whether you are a professional luthier or if you are starting with your first guitar, in Maderas Barber you will find everything you need to make your instrument.
What luthier tools are used to build a guitar?
Using the right luthier's tools is equally or more important than the choice of woods.
To build a guitar you need the tools necessary to cut the wood. Depending on the cut that needs to be made, a smaller or a larger saw will be used. To make precise cuts, a small, thin-bladed saw should be used. The most common is the Japanese saw, used to make slots in the fingerboard where the frets are placed.
Among the most commonly used tools are the fret saw, sanding blocks, cabinetmakers' scrapers, reamers and fret rulers.
Also the clamping elements such as the fret clamp, or the basic pressure accessory set stand out.
In this section you will find all the necessary tools to carry out all the processes, from start to finish, in the creation of your guitar or any musical instrument you wish.
Tools for luthier
Sharpening, sandpapers, abrasives and polishesPliers, Hammers and TongsPlanes, Saws and BladesKnivesReamers and Profiling CutterAcoustic Analysis Tools for LuthiersJapanese ToolsHygrometers, Calipers and RulersClamps, Jaws and Fastening ElementsGouges, Chisels, Files and MalletsWrenches, Levels and MirrorsCleaning and Maintenance
