My struggle with Fender maple neck and stainless frets

So as I already told is one of my previous videos - stainless frets right now is quite popular. They are not as hard to install as many say, but still require extra work on finishing steps.
The only problem begins when it`s maple (or other) lacquered fretboard and it have minor defects on overall flatness, so it don`t yet require entire sanding, leveling and refinishing but already not so small as to be insignificant when it goes to fret leveling and crowning.
And I`m lucky here to work with neck that almost perfect 😊
Also we launch YT sponsorship, and already have educational content about fretworks.
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[@orionwarren4244]

Didn't look like you 'struggled' too much, Tanya. But of course, you've got lots of experience to make it look 'easy' to the rest of us! Great work!😊

[@rcoveyduc]

My thoughts exactly!

[@bobbusby5058]

She would have a different thought on struggle if she saw me attempt to do one. 😆

[@bobbusby5058]

Beautiful work as always!

[@jorgesxbass7606]

Yes....

[@schneidp20]

Agree, I didn't see any struggle. Maybe, it was rounding the frets after leveling them.

[@ZoeHaylee321321]

Your videos kick ass, no annoying music. Just you working and the sound of the tools. Please keep making your videos. We need more.. lol.. seriously, love them and helps me learn and inspires me to start working on some old beaters just to see what I can do. Keep up the awesome job and can't wait to see more vids from you.

[@manfreds86]

Totally agree!

[@SociopatheAssume]

@@manfreds86 I agree too !

[@naztynaz5072]

What a great video. I especially love the dog sitting all cosily in the corner 12:58 . I hope she gets soooo many treats.

[@Rifff3]

Great move on laying out the frets on neck then slapping the tape on them and flipping them over. Your work inspires me. Thanks Tanya

[@danieldeville3760]

That is beautiful work... whatever your charging isn't enough. You're an artist. The patience and attention to detail, that's hard to find in any industry. Thank you for sharing. God bless

[@AtlasExperimentGuitar]

I rarely comment on stuff but great job and that sweet pup deserves all the treats!

[@rickmoore52]

Another nice video and more great work. I never knew watching fret work could be so therapeutic. I do have SS on my Strat and I love it.

[@pauladouglass9456]

First time caller, long time listener! Lol. But seriously, I’m doing a refret on my strat as I screwed up my first one. Searched for help and found your short which left me wanting to see more so here I am. I agree with other comments about no annoying music or “splaining” and especially no sales pitch!! just the sweet sound of tools doing their thing under your careful guidance. Your camera angles are absolutely perfect. I learned more from you in the no-nonsense video than all the others. NEW SUBSCRIBER!! Thank you for sharing your knowledge to help others!!

[@markmccornack7983]

Tanya, every time I have to do fret work on an instrument I get really stressed out. I found out that watching one of your videos beforehand makes the stress almost disappear. You do great work and I learn so much by just watching you work. Aside from your luthierie skills, your video production is top notch as well. Thanks so much!

[@Arni142]

I love to watch your videos. It is very satisfying to see someone doing great job. I also love there is no music, just the background noise and the sounds your tools make. It's a bit like being in your workshop.

[@RealityBombDrummer]

Your videos are soothing and calming. Excellent attention to detail while repairing guitars. Your dog is so cute, little precious. Keep the videos coming, we will keep watching.

[@dangerousXS]

I see the extra effort you put into stainless frets. Once again your patience and skill are outstanding !

[@frankvizzi4617]

I have a good time watching you working on these different projects.

[@retalt]

Beautiful work. I'm really enjoying these videos, no talking, no music, it really is like a day at work. 👏👏👏

[@tonymcnamara9368]

There's nothing about your videos I don't like. They're well edited, no unnecessary talking/background noise, and, a gorgeous Dachshund too, perfect!

[@ChristianCathoholic]

Champions deserve praise. Every step is more difficult and takes more time. People need to appreciate this and most importantly pay for it. Lovely work as usual, most of which can’t be appreciated by the average person.

[@RussShirley1]

Tanya, love watching your work, always calm, smooth and well done.

[@DTGuitarTech]

Superb job. And so good to see someone put stainless in and not be afraid of using glue. And I like your technique for putting the dots of glue under the nut. I will steal this idea!! Top tip for me to you - when you have the nut the correct length, and you have put the dots of glue in the nut slot, hold a small piece of wood at the edge of the neck, then insert the nut with the end butted up against it. Reduces the risk of accidentally getting the nut slightly out of place as the superglue grabs. Superb work.

[@MarkMcCluney]

Thanks Tanya for the good view of the brass fret-setting tool. That's a very good thing - I'll have a go at making one for myself. Thanks for sharing your expertise - you're an inspiration!

[@TanyaShpachuk]

Thank you!

[@harleyhexxe9806]

Nice video Tanya! I'm always nervous about sanding and filing fret ends on a maple neck because I'm afraid I'll take off the clear coat at the edge of the fretboard. You make it look easy. Nice work.

[@MrSongwriter2]

Even with a safe edge file that you smooth further with wet and dry it can still mark the laquer so you need to mask unfortunately and that in turn can cause issues in getting the full edge of the corners off.

[@geoffreyanderson2285]

She totally deserves a good treat! (You make it look so easy)

[@ReidGraves]

Excellent video! It is so cool to see your work and how much love you put into your work!

[@tedrowland7800]

Okay, I am doing 2 re-fret jobs right now and I STILL learned something new here that will make my job easier. (Just Awesome Work). I love your "FUR BABY"!

[@davidcohencrumpton9884]

I love watching your videos Tanya. I just wish they were longer cause they are so good. Looking for the next one. Be well.

[@ianwelburn7514]

I feel that pain. It takes hours of filing and concentration to get fret ends like that on stainless. And they really put up a fight driving them into the slots sometimes - even when the radius is near perfect. Looks like you won in the end though!

[@Donkeypuncherello88]

Her nails are allways awesome! I love the green ones.

[@DeevoC]

OH snap, add one more on to the treat train we have going on. Honestly, a good comment is easy. Your attention to detail is just... *chef's kiss*. Good shit!

[@AnimalJohn85]

Another fantastic job well done! :) Truly are great at what you do lass, make it look easy when I know full well most of us would struggle to get that result.

[@paulwilson6421]

Thx for another awesome vid Tanya, I. Am your biggest Canadian fan I’m sure and many of my friends are watching you now, Ciao!

[@Southern.child86]

I saw 0 struggling here… looks like an A+ job to me. I really enjoy your videos, thanks for sharing!!

[@MEGAMIGA]

I really enjoy guitar building videos and yours are perfectly produced!

[@christaylor9303]

You do amazing work. Your videos are very calming. I love the dog.

[@1MysteryZ1967]

Excellent work! Thanks for sharing your expertise with us!

[@stevengeorge4322]

Fantastic job! I wish you were here in the USA so I could bring all my fret work to you .

[@marksmith7385]

God, I just love watching you work...such deliberate and presice movments.

[@Hello_there_obi]

Stainless steel is becoming more popular for a good reason. They feel they give is amazing and they just don't wear out. Love them.

[@stratje]

Great work Tanya, very inspiring!

[@finmac5548]

Stunning work as always!! I love that we can hear the sounds of the tools and the workshop in the background…..no annoying music. Gorgeous dog too, I hope he got lots of treats!! 😊

[@durstondarden8765]

Beautiful work as usual, and your videos always brighten up the day!

[@jeffchase2491]

Awesome work Tanya. Really enjoy your videos. Obvious that you take pride in what you do.

[@PTguitars]

Wow - those new frets look amazing. Good job 👍

[@arthritic]

Cleaner work than the actual Fender shop. 😂 Kudos to you!

[@jeffchilds4021]

I saw no struggle. You did an amazing job!!! 👊🏻💪🏼😎

[@hankgesmag9650]

I'm impressed with your technique, in this and other videos I have watched!

[@Swanlord05]

Thank you EVH for making stainless steel frets a thing

[@denisebarrett6983]

I want to replace the nut on my player strat with a graph tech. After watching this video I feel more confident about being able to this myself. Thanks! Also please give your beautiful doggy a nice treat ❤

[@JL-fs9wh]

Hi from Seattle, WA. Love your channel. Great work you do!

[@jasonmyers3847]

That Lake Placid blue Stratocaster is beautiful. I'd love to own it. Very nice job!

[@in_sympathy]

Я обожнюю дивитись, як ви працюєте і обожнюю, яким забираю від вас свій Телек. Респект, так тримати 🙌🏻

[@TanyaShpachuk]

Дякую☺️

[@gaborosas6699]

You make see this so easy!!! Good job girl, you are awsome. Give the dog some good treats, he deserve it!!! Greetings from México

[@BryanSmith66]

Stainless frets are worth the effort. Thanks for the video, great work as allways

[@walther9161]

So educational and thanks for posting and… your pup is beautiful!!

[@spilbee]

I appreciate your mimicry of high grade work.

[@frank1623]

Very interesting. Like this video. Helps to understand the ins & outs of the luthier work.🌷

[@TopChoiceSupply]

Great job! Puppy is going to ❤ all the treats!

[@kennethquintini658]

Great work on maple neck with stainless frets👏👌👍🎸

[@achimdg6335]

She's really cute and so well-behaved, wonderful dog.

[@MrGuitarDad]

Fantastic job as always. Your a star! 🎉

[@Hague9975]

Very nice work, you make it look easy.

[@andrewkrodel7976]

Good job with video. Nice spacing from step to step. Very relaxing to watch.

[@spiccolirocks3580]

Great work, you make it look easy!

[@patrickkeenan6331]

I came for the repair; I stayed because your nails are awesome!

[@riplead]

Wish I had your skills. Love SS frets. Now please give the pup a treat! 🥰

[@erichebert9471]

You are so awesome at refretting....

[@markdavis4754]

just commenting so your dog gets treats, Great work Them frets look amazing at the end.

[@deptofdesign]

I don't think there is anyone better for this kind of job on KZbin. Killer work!

[@adhaskym.a9536]

You are kidding, right?

[@ukehenrik]

Andy bass & guitar @@adhaskym.a9536

[@walther9161]

Love these videos and have learned a lot!!! Sweet pup you have there!

[@gabegartzia3290]

I believe that good girl deserves a treat. Amazing work!

[@MaskedRiderChris]

Good doggos deserve treats anyway! But that really looks great, and I bet it played and sounded even better after you got through with it.

[@uncleremus64]

TUSQ is great stuff. Very nice work Tanya.

[@charlie007r3]

Nice job! A guitar tech I once went to was very reluctant to install stainless frets as (to quote him) "they just 'kill' my tools"🤣

[@nickviolin1389]

I think that once you've used a file on steel it's never any good for brass, maybe the same is true for the nickel silver alloy (nickel plus copper) used in most frets.

[@robarnold6998]

Beautiful maple! Nothing plays like it. Great job, young lady. Stay safe and God bless.

[@TanyaShpachuk]

Thank you!

[@robarnold6998]

@@TanyaShpachuk you’re welcome!

[@lostlatinlover]

Years ago, I purchased a hollow-body guitar. It was on sale for a ridiculous low price; so, temptation set in. Immediately it became clear why. The set-up was awful, the action was way too high, the bridge was set all wrong and more. So, my then instructor offered to make all the changes and fixes I requested. It took time and some money. Eventually he brought it back to the studio. We made a few more tweaks and then started playing together. That's when he blindsided me. He offered me double what I paid to buy it for another student. Of course, I said "no way!" I have it to this day. It's a sweet sweet guitar.

[@rizkysurya9602]

in the process of making a guitar, the hollow body type is more tricky to made and take more time for scrapping the body and make hollow part inside, the hollow body guitar never be cheaper than a solid body for me too, u are lucky then. have a good hollowbody guitar with low price hehe, nice dude.

[@teetubbie7697]

Beautiful work.

[@RobKingRC]

Beautiful work!!

[@VladCotrus]

Nice work Tanya!

[@TheSecretOfNem]

This is the best ASMR.

[@zacharydeshazo3121]

She always nails it ✨

[@donaldholman9070]

Great work on the fender. You are so good. Thank you for another great video. Also….great nails😀👍

[@sundogaudio851]

im leaving you a good comment because im always impressed with your results. i know youre giving pup a treat regardless. :)

[@Paul-rt4ix]

Amazing again! I've never felt so relaxed after watching guitar stuff as much as i do with your vids! It's like a therapy session 💙

[@ReallyBadJuJu]

I have that same set of nut files! Awesome work. I love seeing other women work on guitars. I feel like I need to get my nails done and start my own channel.

[@darrencole1387]

Great job done!

[@Zseudo]

Commenting so pup gets another treat. Great work as always!

[@JasonViator]

Give cute puppy another treat!!

[@antonlufti3819]

Beautiful job

[@rickmasseur2008]

So... Where was the struggle? Because you make it look so effortless!

[@billkath]

Great work, Tanya! Love your little puppy...beautiful eyes!❤

[@christisgod3354]

She's a good doggo.

[@jimdoner3443]

Gorgeous job by a gorgeous lady (yes a little crushing on you) but I love the work and how you do your videos. And that puppy is so sweet, treat her/him up good now.😊😊

[@tedmich]

Great work as usual! I loved the added commentary at 10:54 ! ;)

[@asahemenway2926]

Awesome vid! You do such great work!

[@mallard4998]

Nah not too much of a struggle for you Tanya, your pup deserves 5 treats!

[@heaviermetal5210]

Great work! Love your videos!

[@fredjarosh3056]

Beautiful work you are a true craftsman wish you were in United States

[@johnmoser1162]

And here the "treat comment" ... 🙂 ... you are just the best luthier !

[@MrStevehunter33]

Your dog is beautiful and so is your work

[@MrStevehunter33]

Watching your YT channel, everyone's a winner

[@ousley421]

Fender finished Maple necks are my favorite. She has sweet eyes. She lets you think you are in charge. She deserves a place with no war sounds, it hurts the ears.

[@pdstokes8]

Lovely work Tanya 🙂

[@jimmyjoe1871]

Beautiful work