Detail 01
Shielded polishing approach
Protects the fretboard wood from abrasive contact, so you polish metal without scuffing rosewood or ebony.
Product detailSKU #1274034478539
D'AddarioFret Polishing System
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A polishing kit for cleaning tarnished frets during string changes. For players doing their own maintenance on guitars with visible fret dulling.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Owners restoring frets that have gone gray or spotted
- Players who change strings and clean the board themselves
- Older guitars that have sat unplayed and oxidized
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players wanting fret leveling or crowning — this only polishes
- Anyone with a maple fretboard finished so the frets sit flush
- Guitars needing full setup work rather than cosmetic cleanup
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
Works fret by fret
Slower than wiping the whole board at once, but keeps the abrasive off finish and inlays.
Detail 03
Requires strings off or loosened
Plan this as part of a string change, not a quick five-minute touch-up between sets.
Detail 04
Abrasive-based cleaning
Removes oxidation and grime from the fret crown; it will not fill divots worn in by strings.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Strings must come off or be pulled aside to reach the frets
- 02Does not include fretboard conditioner or oil for the wood
- 03Heavily worn frets need a tech, not polish
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Will this fix worn grooves in my frets?
No. Polishing removes tarnish and grime from the fret surface. Grooves worn in by strings require leveling and crowning by a technician.
02Do I have to take the strings off?
Yes, or at least loosen and move them aside. You need clear access to each fret to work on it properly.
03Is it safe on a rosewood fretboard?
Yes. The system is designed to keep the abrasive on the fret metal and off the surrounding wood.
04How often should I use it?
Only when frets look dull or spotted. Polishing removes a small amount of material, so there is no benefit to doing it every string change.
