Baroque Diamond Guitar Fret Crowning Dressing File Narrow/Medium/Wide 3 Edges Guitar Repairing & Luthier Tools(Improved 3rd Generation)

Ergonomically better than less expensive crowning tools

I chose this tool because it seemed to be the best economical fret crowning file on Amazon. So far, I have used it to crown 2 fretboards and I don’t think it is wearing out at all (I saw a review that said the “diamond” teeth break away?).I haven’t used other fret crowning files so I have nothing to judge this against aside from what I’ve seen on YouTube, but I imagine the more costly files are a bit easier to use all around. This file cuts better with a little force, at the right angles, it takes some getting used to, and I noticed a bit difference from the front/middle/back of the file length. I tried my best to keep my filing to the middle section of the tool, which required me to file from both sides of the fretboard. Also, to get a good crown for the medium jumbo frets on my LP junior, I had to hold the file a bit sideways and attack the fret one side at a time, instead of just going over the entire fret like I imagine a proper fret crowning file should.On both necks I used this on so far, I took my sharpie line down to what my eye thought was a very thin hair of a line, but after polishing with 600/800 grit sandpaper and fret erasers, I noticed the crown of all the frets are at least twice as wide as what they appeared to be with my sharpie line.For the money, this tool works well if you have patience figuring out what it can and cant do. Side note, the ferrel fell off when I unboxed it. No biggie, it’s just decorative anyway.I’d definitely recommend this if you are keeping a super tight budget. There are so many luthier tools out there.

Nice sturdy tool for dressing you frets. Comfortably in the hand and easy to control

Surprisingly good quality.After leveling with a beam, this is an awesome tool for just putting a perfect crown on them quickly!Tips:The round cylindrical shaft can be hard to "index" - where you know you've got the slot straight down onto the top of the fret - I just put a line with a marker on the side facing up as a visual indicator that I've got it straight. This also helps not having to continually check to be sure you're using the right size, which can be tricky.Use a fine wire brush occasionally to get the metal dust cleared out.

This product is OK. I would not recommend for professional use, but OK for occasional use. I bought it because I was trying to be cheap and not have to pay for the Stew Mac. I also have a Fret Guru, which is really good, but I wanted something for more narrow frets.

Excellent design and performance.I would purchase this product again.

Update:The company reached out to me and offered to let me try the newest version of the file, it's way better. I think the grit is smoother and leaves less gouges, and it takes far less off the top, if any at all. I still see room for improvement however, I think having the base of the files be flatter (think hexagon shape) would be better than rounded as it would give you more control and a consistent feel instead of trying to gauge if you're flat on the board or not. Either way it feels better and I appreciate the company reaching out. If you need something to work on frets and don't have hundreds of dollars for stewmac I think this would be the way to go.Old Review:I bought this on a recommendation by youtuber Guns and Guitars and this is not the same product. I tried using but it only made things worse. I don't know how this is "upgraded" at all. This really puts a damper on the guitar I was trying to make as a gift. I would love to try a new version if they release one but as it stands I can't reccomend it.

Been playing guitar for about 28 years and used to have a guitar tech that would setup my guitars. The last few years I have been getting more into DIY setup and repairs.I spent several months investigating tools needed to accomplish a fret leveling and crowning and read hundreds of reviews on dozens of products ranging from a price point of about $5, up to the low $100's. This fret crowning tool is priced right at the sweet spot of getting much more than you pay for. The metal used is super solid, and dense, and has some serious weight to it, which in my opinion, makes it feel very high quality. The crowning areas are very well machined and hold up very nicely during and after use. The handle is also very solid, and is attached to the file nice and tight, there is no play, or looseness at all.Definitely recommend this.I got this during amazon prime day for about $23 which was the lowest price I have ever seen it at.