Refretting, Custom Bone Nut & Others
Where every measurement has meaning, and every detail has a purpose.
At Fret & Grain, we approach guitar repair and setup with a simple philosophy: understand the instrument, respect its design, and refine it with precision. Whether it is a subtle adjustment or a complete restoration, our work is guided by experience, craftsmanship, and an uncompromising eye for detail.
CLEANING & CONDITIONING
FINGERBOARD CLEANING & CONDITIONING - SGD 80
Thorough removal of dirt, grime and residue, followed by professional conditioning to restore the fingerboard's cleanliness, feel and overall appearance.
FINGERBOARD CLEANING, CONDITIONING & FRET POLISHING - SGD 150
Complete fingerboard cleaning and conditioning with precision fret polishing to restore a clean, smooth and refreshed playing surface.
FINGERBOARD CLEANING, CONDITIONING & FRET SANDING + POLISHING - SGD 200
Complete fingerboard cleaning and conditioning, followed by precision fret sanding and polishing using 3 progressively finer grits: 2,000, 7,000 and 10,000. This process removes minor wear and surface imperfections, helps eliminate roughness that can affect string bending, and restores a smooth, clean and polished shine to the fret surfaces for a more comfortable playing feel.
MACHINE POLISHING & FINISH CORRECTION
1-STEP MACHINE POLISH - SGD 150
A single-stage machine polishing process designed to revive the gloss and clarity of the guitar’s finish. Fine surface scratches, light cleaning marks and minor imperfections are carefully refined to restore a smoother, brighter and more reflective appearance while preserving the integrity of the original finish.
4-STEP MACHINE POLISH - SGD 350
A comprehensive multi-stage machine polishing and finish correction process for guitars requiring a deeper level of restoration. The finish is progressively refined through multiple stages to remove most visible fine scratches, cleaning marks and swirl marks, while restoring depth, clarity and a high-gloss appearance. The final result is a significantly cleaner, smoother and more refined finish.
CUTTING & CAVITY ROUTING
WOOD CAVITY ROUTING - SGD 80 - 150
Precision routing and modification of pickup, control and hardware cavities, with pricing based on the required work, material and complexity.
PICKGUARD ROUTING - SGD 80 - 150
Precision routing and modification of pickguards for pickup openings, neck pockets, tremolo cavities and other required modifications, depending on complexity.
NUT & FRET WORK
CUSTOM BONE NUT - SGD 350
Individually crafted from a bone blank and precisely fitted to the instrument. Each nut is shaped and refined for accurate string spacing, with D-shaped slot optimisation for each individual string to promote smooth string movement and consistent tuning stability. The nut slots are finished with a permanent Teflon treatment to further reduce string friction, then meticulously surface-polished to a high shine. Carefully selected and prepared for a clear, resonant response with a distinctive bell-like ring.
CUSTOM BONE SADDLE - SGD 250
Individually crafted from a bone blank and precisely fitted to the instrument, with accurate saddle height and contact fit. The saddle is carefully shaped and polished to maximise vibration transfer, clarity, balance and sustain, providing a clean and responsive connection between the strings and bridge or piezo.
PRE-CUT NUT INSTALLATION - SGD 150
Precision installation of a pre-cut nut, including fitting, shaping and individual slot adjustment for accurate string height, smooth operation and consistent tuning performance.
TUSQ NUT INSTALLATION - SGD 150
Precision-fitted TUSQ nut, including fitting, shaping and individual slot adjustment for accurate string height, smooth operation and consistent tuning performance.
TUSQ SADDLE INSTALLATION - SGD 150
Precision-fitted TUSQ saddle, including fitting, shaping and height adjustment for accurate string action, secure contact and consistent playing response.
FRET END DRESSING - SGD 150
Precision dressing and rounding of fret ends across the entire neck for a smoother, more comfortable playing feel.
FRET LEVELLING, CROWNING, DRESSING & POLISHING - SGD 450
Complete fretwork to restore a level, accurately crowned and smoothly polished fret surface for consistent playability across the neck.
FULL NECK REFRET - SGD 950
Complete fret replacement using Jescar or StewMac Stainless Steel or Nickel fret wire, including fret removal, fretboard preparation, fret installation, levelling, crowning, dressing and polishing.
FULL NECK REFRET WITH SEMI-HEMISPHERE FRET ENDS - SGD 1,500
Premium full refret using Jescar or StewMac Stainless Steel or Nickel fret wire, finished with precision semi-hemisphere fret ends for a refined appearance and exceptionally smooth playing feel.
INDIVIDUAL FRET REPLACEMENT - SGD 70 / fret
Replacement of individual damaged or worn frets using Jescar or StewMac Stainless Steel or Nickel fret wire, followed by levelling, crowning, dressing and polishing.
