Jescar Frets

NEW DIMENSIONS IN FRETWIRE

It is fair to say that anyone involved with the guitar is passionate about the instrument. From players to luthiers, set-up and repair techs to retailers, our love of the instrument has kept us close to the guitar. We appreciate the beauty of the guitar from the moment we see one in a music store, played by one of our heroes, or just sitting idle in a case. We are moved by its tone, its power, the subtle dynamics and harmonic complexities, always striving for that elusive perfect ideal of great tone contained within our message of song.

For most of us, one perfect guitar is never enough and our collections grow to include many, each one with its own special character and feel. It is the intimate connection between the strings and our hands, the body of the guitar against our own bodies more so than with any other instrument, that bonds us physically and emotionally to the guitar.

This connection between guitar and guitarist takes place at a critical contact point the fingerboard, and more specifically the fret. Securely pressed into the fingerboard, the fret wire is the gateway between the player and the instrument. It is one of the most critical components in the playing quality of the guitar. The interaction between the strings and frets determines the feel of the neck as much as the neck contour, fingerboard material, or finish.

Jescar understands the needs of the builder as well as the player and has developed our fret wire to exceed the long accepted industry quality standard. Now you have the choice of a fret wire that matches the quality of your instrument and enhances the state of your art.

WHY JESCAR

There are many different fret wire profiles available, from small to large, low to high, narrow to wide, oval to round to triangular, all affecting the playing characteristics and feel of the instrument. Brass frets from days past have given way to todays standard material, 18% nickel silver, also called German Silver. But even with 18% nickel silver, there are differences in hardness, tensile strength, surface quality, grain size, and other metallurgical properties that influence a frets quality, performance and feel. Beyond 18% nickel silver, new alloys have been employed in the production of modern fret wire that dramatically improves the performance and aesthetics of the guitar.

For this feeling and performance to last it is vital to employ a fret wire with the appropriate alloy and hardness to avoid premature wear. Fret wear results in buzzing, poor intonation, and a degrading of the feel of the fingerboard. The result is the need for leveling and dressing or even the expense of fret replacement. Premature ware can be avoided with quality fret wire, and with our stainless steel frets completely eliminated. With the Jescar line of professional grade high quality guitar fret wire we offer luthiers and players these benefits:

Perfect forming of all wire dimensions throughout the entire coil length
Stringent quality control of tensile strength, hardness, dimension, and composition
Exact symmetry of profile with centered and perpendicular tangs
Barbs with sharp highly defined points to bit into the fret slots and remain securely seated.
Tolerances accurate to within +/- 0.002
Superfinish surface quality for a bright appearance and smooth finish
Greater hardness and tighter grain structure for longer life and playability
Available in traditional 18% Nickel Silver, Stainless Steel, and our Gold Evolution alloy
Customer support dedicated to total customer satisfaction.

OUR FRETWIRE

Securely pressed into the fingerboard, the fret wire is the gateway between the player and the instrument. It is one of the most critical components in the playing quality of the guitar. The interaction between the strings and frets determines the feel of the neck as much as the neck contour, fingerboard material, or finish.

There are many different fret wire profiles available, from small to large, low to high, narrow to wide, oval to round to triangular, all affecting the playing characteristics and feel of the instrument. Brass frets from days past have given way to todays standard material, 18% nickel silver, also called German Silver. But even with 18% nickel silver, there are differences in hardness, tensile strength, surface quality, grain size, and other metallurgical properties that influence a frets quality, performance and feel. Beyond 18% nickel silver, new alloys have been employed in the production of modern fret wire that dramatically improves the performance and aesthetics of the guitar. All fretwire is manufactured in coils for ease of installation.

Pricing is based on coils of one pound minimum quantity plus shipping via UPS.
Gold colored Evolution wire is available on selected sizes only. Please call for special pricing.
Individual frets cut to size, straight cut or cut and notched tangs, are available upon request.
CAUTION: Jescar Fretwire will improve the tone and playability of your guitar.
Specifications and pricing are subject to change without prior notification.