16-Pc Guitar Fretboard Guard & String Separator Luthier Tool Set

Keep Your Guitar Fingerboard Scratch-Free During Every Setup & Polish

Whether you're a seasoned luthier or a dedicated DIY guitarist, protecting your fretboard during fret dressing, filing, and polishing is essential. This 16-piece Guitar Fretboard Guard & String Separator Set gives you everything you need to maintain your guitar or bass with confidence — shielding the fingerboard from accidental scratches while keeping your workflow smooth and hands-free.

Made in Mainland China.

Key Features

• Convenient Notched Design: Each fingerboard guard features notches along one edge, allowing you to secure the guard in place with a rubber band. This keeps the protector firmly positioned during use so both hands remain free for filing and polishing tasks.
• Complete Fingerboard Protection: The guards create a reliable barrier between your file or sandpaper and the guitar or bass fingerboard surface, preventing unwanted scratches or surface damage during fret dressing and polishing sessions.
• Durable Stainless Steel Construction: Crafted from quality stainless steel, these guards are rust-resistant and hold their shape over time, delivering a smooth, reliable experience for years of regular use.
• 2 Guitar String Separator Tools Included: The curved metal string organizers make it easy to pull strings aside for maintenance, tuning adjustments, and fret work — gentle on your guitar and built to last.
• Essential for Any Guitar Maintenance Kit: Ideal for luthiers, repair technicians, guitar instructors, and enthusiast players who regularly perform their own setups and maintenance.

Package Contents

• 14 × Guitar Fretboard Guard Protectors (Stainless Steel)
• 2 × Guitar String Separator Tools (Metal, Curved Design)

Safety Notice

Please inspect each guard and remove any burrs from the edges before use. Exercise care when handling the stainless steel pieces to avoid accidental cuts or scratches.

Specifications

• Material: Stainless Steel
• Total Pieces: 16
• Batteries Required: No
• Origin: Made in Mainland China

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What sizes of guitar or bass are these fretboard guards compatible with?

A: The set includes multiple guard sizes designed to accommodate a range of standard guitar and bass neck profiles and fret spacings, making them versatile for most acoustic, electric, and bass instruments commonly worked on by luthiers and home repair enthusiasts.

Q: How do I keep the guitar fretboard guard from slipping during fret dressing?

A: Each fretboard protector has notches along one edge specifically designed to hold a rubber band in place, which secures the guard firmly against the fretboard while you work — no need to hold it manually.

Q: Are these guitar fretboard guards suitable for beginners doing their own setup?

A: Absolutely. The guards are straightforward to position and secure, making them an excellent choice for guitarists new to DIY fret dressing and fingerboard polishing who want to protect their instrument while learning proper maintenance techniques.

Q: Will the stainless steel material scratch my guitar's finish or frets?

A: The guards are designed to sit flat against the fretboard between the frets, not on the fret surface itself. As noted in the safety instructions, inspect and smooth any edge burrs before first use to ensure a safe, scratch-free experience.

Production & Packaging Notice

To maintain high stock availability and fast shipping times, our items are sourced from multiple verified manufacturing facilities. While the core quality, materials, and product specifications remain identical, you may notice slight variations in the packaging design, manufacturing origin, or the wording of the printed instructions.