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Edge is not even
The longer edge is not even, it is as if the cut it from another piece of metal on that side and the did the cut wrong, so it jumps a uneven, if that makes sense. still if you take care measuring inside the area before the cut, you can get away with it. Bad quality, look for something else.
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Rough but it works.
Bearing in mind this product was very cheap so my expectations were low.
However, I was pleased to find that when I checked the edges they were flat. At least when I checked it with an engineer's ruler I couldn't see any gaps whatsoever.
However, where this product isn't so good is the finishing quality. The burring on the cut edges is sharp. This need to be carefully sanded/smoothed before use. You could cut yourself or damage your frets.
But this was ok for me as the main function of straight edges was achieved and a bit of smoothing for a cheap unfinished product can be expected.
Recommended for anyone on a tight budget who doesn't mind finishing off the product.
However, I was pleased to find that when I checked the edges they were flat. At least when I checked it with an engineer's ruler I couldn't see any gaps whatsoever.
However, where this product isn't so good is the finishing quality. The burring on the cut edges is sharp. This need to be carefully sanded/smoothed before use. You could cut yourself or damage your frets.
But this was ok for me as the main function of straight edges was achieved and a bit of smoothing for a cheap unfinished product can be expected.
Recommended for anyone on a tight budget who doesn't mind finishing off the product.
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Not machined properly...
The point of spending money on a fret rocker is that it's supposed to be straighter than a random object like for instance, a credit card. Unfortunately this one is machined very poorly and it's just not fit for the purpose. The sharp edge is slightly bent, which looks a bit like they used a blunt tool to cut it. What is good about it? You can take some sanding papers and try to even out the edges by putting a sanding paper on something very flat like a window glass. This shouldn't be too difficult. But should it come like this? Hell no.
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Does the job
I'm not a luthier or guitar tech. I just need something cheap and cheerful to check the frets on new guitars to see which ones need to go to the tech for fretwork.
Does the job. There is a little tiny line protruding, on the longest side, where it looks like the machine cut started and finished. This isn't really a major issue, as long as you don't put that bit on the fret!
I was worried about it having sharp edges, as it's so cheap, but the edges are ever so slightly rounded off, so very little risk of cutting your fingers with these.
I'd recommend it, for the money.
Does the job. There is a little tiny line protruding, on the longest side, where it looks like the machine cut started and finished. This isn't really a major issue, as long as you don't put that bit on the fret!
I was worried about it having sharp edges, as it's so cheap, but the edges are ever so slightly rounded off, so very little risk of cutting your fingers with these.
I'd recommend it, for the money.
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Useful tool
It's ok, but it is quite sharp on edges, so first you have to sand it .
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J
OK Rocker
For testing fret heights by rocking.. Had to make it straight on sides by sanding.. Had to round edges (they were sharp) . But that done - it does the job and frets are now close to perfect on several guitars
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Goede fret rocker
Hij doet wat hij moet doen.
Goed afgewerkt, geen scherpe kantjes
Goed afgewerkt, geen scherpe kantjes
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An essential tool!
An essential part of any DIY guitar tech's toolkit. Works exactly as it should, can't fault it. I've seen more expensive fret rockers on the market & I'm not sure what more they're offering than this nifty little unit. All sides perfectly level & I was able to level the entire neck of my Squire using this little tool and a fret file.
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Not straight.
Not all sides are straight, makes the tool redundant really as I don't trust it at all now. It will show frets are level using one angle, and the same 3 frets on a different edge will show high frets. Would not recommend.
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WASTE OF MONEY
They say this tool is precise but, after trying to fret level my guitar i realised some sides are not straight at all. Normally i don't bother leaving reviews but i made an exception to tell people to take heed of this warning. If you want to do this type of work don't reley on Harley Benton's cheap versions, instead buy from a reputal manufacturer that actually can produce what they claim.
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