DIY Guitar Fret Repair: Fixing Gaps & String Snags on an AKLOT Telecaster

Is your high E string getting caught under your frets? Join me as we tackle a common budget guitar issue on this AKLOT SolTone series Telecaster. On this journey we tackle the work step by step:

Identify fret lift using a simple string "loop" apparatus.
Secure loose frets using a CA glue and sawdust technique.
Smooth fret ends and polish the fingerboard for a "silky smooth" feel.

Whether you're a beginner or a DIY enthusiast, you don't need to be a professional luthier to fix playability issues and turn a budget guitar into a rock and roll machine. It’s not about making it "picture perfect" —it’s about making it feel and playability.

Key Topics Covered:
Guitar neck maintenance and fretwork.
Using CA glue for fret seating.
Leveling, crowning, and polishing frets.
Fixing the "string snag" issue on budget guitar necks.

The two videos I referenced:
How to stop a string from getting stuck under the frets
   • How to stop a string from getting stuck un...  

How to stop a string from getting stuck under the frets
   • How to stop a string from getting stuck un...  

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