The Fret Files
Latest Episodes
Ep 76 – Q&A
In this episode, Eric and Melissa take questions from listeners about Alnico II magnets, spraying lacquer on necks, fixing a volume pot taper issue, routing a pickup cavity, and "what's up with relicing?" and more.
Ep 75 – Q&A
In this episode, Eric and Melissa take questions from listeners about tailpiece ground issues, pickup wiring, neck resets, zero frets, Jazzmasters, rubbery necks, nut tools and more.
Ep 74 – Q&A
In this episode, Eric and Melissa take questions from listeners about impedence, filling dings, how to store your guitar, re radiusing necks, how to find mystery trem arms, and saving the plastic buttons on a vintage Danelectro made Silvertone U-1.
Ep 73 – Q&A
In this episode, Eric and Melissa take questions from listeners about 'partscasters,' stuck truss rods, Asian import neck resets, tone circuits, and we we pronounce 'solder' incorrectly.
Ep 72 – Q&A
In this episode, Eric and Melissa take questions from listeners about Richlite, crack repair, gluing fingerboards, replacing pots, wet sanding, and lemon oil.
Ep 71 – Henry Cooper
In this episode, Eric interviews blues guitarist Henry Cooper. Eric and Henry talk about how to get your own tone, and discuss Henry's path to refining his sound and his tone. You can find Henry here and message him to buy his new album,
Ep 70 – Q&A
In this episode, Eric and Melissa read Eric's list of "Things Not To Say To Your Luthier." Then they take questions about Gretsch switches, intonation screws, nut slots, and guitar strap conditioning. Enjoy!
Ep 69 – Horror Stories!
In this episode, Eric and Melissa take questions about pot resistance, fret buzz, tuning noises, and more. The second half of the show is the annual Halloween Special... Guitar Horror Stories. Enjoy!
Ep 68 – Q&A
In this episode, Eric and Melissa read "the top pet peeves of guitar technicians," and then take questions from listeners concerning Z pickups, fret ends, wax potting pickups, budget acoustic guitars, rosewood alternatives, and more.
Ep 67 – Q&A
In this episode, Eric and Melissa take questions from listeners concerning microphonic pickups, vintage guitar modification ethics, removing marker from a guitar finish, strap lock options, and more.