walanakamingyelo Posted February 23, 2011 Report Posted February 23, 2011 Guys please help me I really need to have your opinion guys! I'm from the Philippines and I need to find a replacement or (something similar) to a fret filer/crown because There's no store here in my country that sells it and I checked it out at Stewmac and it costs like $75 or so and if it will be shipped to my country (The Philippines) the shipping payments would cost me 300% from it's price (shipping fare not included) so it would be like $225++ too much expensive for a piece of file. And besides I hate companies profiteering and taking advantage of some people's passion like us. so if you could please help me with this you would much be appreciated. Please help me guys please! ROCK ON! You can send me an email here pedropendukot@hotmail.ph Quote
ihocky2 Posted February 23, 2011 Report Posted February 23, 2011 Not always the best place, but try eBay. Quote
Musiclogic Posted February 23, 2011 Report Posted February 23, 2011 fret files on ebay from $35 US...Good call ihocky2.....er...um...GO REDWINGS!!! Also as a emergency method, you can take a small/narrow piece of hardwood and make an indentation with a piece of fretwire or a nail, or something thin and round, lay a piece of fine sand paper over the indent, and use that to return your crown to round. I had to do this on the road when my Jazz bass popped a fret, and had to replace it between sets. Last time I used a Fender...LOL thank god for my ric. Good luck Quote
jessejames Posted February 23, 2011 Report Posted February 23, 2011 I bought my fret crowning file from ebay, it's two sided and cost me 43$ total shipping and all. But of course I live stateside. Quote
walanakamingyelo Posted February 24, 2011 Author Report Posted February 24, 2011 Wow! Thanks man! I'll surely see all your advices! Quote
Southpa Posted February 24, 2011 Report Posted February 24, 2011 I used a triangular file, with two edges smoothed down, for years before I bought a crowning file. Its readiliy available at your local hardware store. Its takes a little practice to get the hang of it but its a good substitute. Quote
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