StewMac Deluxe Fret Tang Nipper

Undercutting the fret tangs is essential for fret work: it makes the job faster for bound necks where the fret ends go over the binding, and it helps save the lacquer finish at the edges of unbound fretboards. Our Deluxe Fret Tang Nipper does this job in a snap, just squeeze the handle and the fret tang is cut quickly and cleanly without bending or crimping.

A heavy-duty workhorse

Designed to adjust to any size fretwire, from narrow to extra-wide jumbo, all in one tool. The hardened steel cutters cut through nickel-silver fretwire like butter, and they're tough enough to cut harder materials like stainless too. They're built to stay sharp for a lifetime on your bench. From guitar to bass to mandolin, these nippers handle any job or instrument.

Save time AND your hands!

The adjustable depth stop gives you accurate, repeatable cuts, making even complex fret jobs a breeze. No more time wasted adjusting the tool after every fret. The extended extra-thick rubber grips are built to absorb shock.

Features:

2 interchangeable inserts with 4 cutting settings
Cuts any size wire
Adjustable depth stop
Extended rubber-molded grips
Hardened steel cutting jaws
Cuts through harder fretwire—even stainless
Overall length: 9" (228mm)

Comes with 2-sided interchangeable tables for various widths of fretwire:

Narrow side for widths 0.053" to 0.080" (1.35mm to 2.03mm)

Medium side for widths 0.084" to 0.095" (2.13mm to 2.41mm)

Large side for widths 0.100" to 0.106" (2.54mm to 2.69mm)

Extra-large side for widths 0.106" to 0.110" (2.69mm to 2.79mm)

After nipping the tang, we recommend filing the cut surface smooth with our Fret End Dressing File or Nut and Saddle Shaping Files. This makes sure the frets will seat perfectly over the binding.

StewMac Deluxe Fret Tang Nipper 2257 for Guitar and Bass – For Bound and Unbound Fingerboards – Adjustable Depth Stop and Interchangeable Inserts

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