Fret Hammer with Brass & Plastic Heads

A hammer is the traditional tool for installing frets and is still used by many guitar makers. These are no ordinary hammers, they are perfect size and weight for installing frets. The brass head us softer than steel and much less likely to damage soft nickel frets. A Fret Hammer is an economical alternative to pressing and once mastered it does an excellent job of getting frets installed. In some cases with refrets or certain instruments a hammer is the only tool able to be used. Warning - Wear eye protection such as safety googles while using this hammer. - Brass and plastic tips reduce denting of frets - 250mm long (9.8") - 70mm head (2.76") - 25.4mm (1.0") Dia. head - 230g weight