Riffster Posted June 30, 2015 Share Posted June 30, 2015 My Firebird 70s tribute developed a bit of a buzz on the G and B strings. My first thought was to replace the nut but on closer inspection the nut looks fine, I grabbed a magnifying glass and sure enough the first fret is lifting up. How should I tap it in place with tools usually found at home? Rubber mallet? Do I need to use glue before pressing it in? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merciful-evans Posted July 1, 2015 Share Posted July 1, 2015 I've never had to do this but I concur with your first thought of tapping it in without glue using something softer than the nickle fret. Use some support under the neck if you do though. Rubber or Copper/Hide mallet, or use a 'dolly' between the hammer & fret made of a softer material. You might also try clamping it down with Molegrips or an adjustable spanner (monkey-wrench?) with protection between the jaws of course. There are luthiers here. Hopefully one of them will look in. Good luck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
btoth76 Posted July 1, 2015 Share Posted July 1, 2015 Hello Riffster! This seems to be a good method to me: http://www.guitarrepairbench.com/electric-guitar-repairs/loose_fret_ends.html Please note, not all types of hammers are recommended for this kind of job. This is the one: http://www.stewmac.com/Luthier_Tools/Tools_by_Job/Fretting/Hammering/Deadblow_Fretting_Hammer.html Best wishes... Bence Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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