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 today’s 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 fret’s 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.
 Most
fretwire is manufactured in coils for ease of installation. Our FW39040 and FW37053 are only offered in 24" straight lengths to prevent twisting if coiled.
Pricing
is based on coils of one pound minimum quantity per size, plus
shipping via UPS or FedEx
Gold
colored EVO wire is available on selected sizes only. (See Below)
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. |
| Reference # |
Crown Size (Width & Height) |
Alloy |
Price > 1 lb. |
Price > 5 lb. |
| FW37053 |
.053" x .037" (1.35 x .94 mm) |
NS18% |
$46.00 |
$39.10 |
| * Sold in 24" straight lengths |
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| Reference # |
Crown Size (Width & Height) |
Alloy |
Price > 1 lb. |
Price > 5 lb. |
| FW50085 |
.085" x .050" (2.16 x 1.27 mm) |
NS18% |
$44.00 |
$37.40 |
 |
| Reference # |
Crown Size (Width & Height) |
Alloy |
Price > 1 lb. |
Price > 5 lb. |
| FW50078 |
.078" x .050" (1.98 x 1.27 mm) |
NS18% |
$42.00 |
$35.70 |
 |
| Reference # |
Crown Size (Width & Height) |
Alloy |
Price > 1 lb. |
Price > 5 lb. |
| FW47095 |
.095" X .047 (2.41 X 1.19 mm) |
NS18% |
$43.00 |
$36.55 |
| FW47095-S |
.095" X .047 (2.41 X 1.19 mm)/td>
| Stainless Steel |
$58.00 |
$49.30 |
 |
| Reference # |
Crown Size (Width & Height) |
Alloy |
Price > 1 lb. |
Price > 5 lb. |
| FW47104 |
.104" X .047 (2.64 X 1.19 mm) |
NS18% |
$42.00 |
$35.70 |
| FW47104-S |
.104" X .047 (2.64 X 1.19 mm) |
Stainless Steel |
$58.00 |
$49.30 |
| FW47104-EVO |
.104" X .047 (2.64 X 1.19 mm) |
EVO Ni-Free Gold |
$90.00 |
$79.00 |
 |
| Reference # |
Crown Size (Width & Height) |
Alloy |
Price > 1 lb. |
Price > 5 lb. |
| FW37080 |
.080" X .037 (2.03 X .94 mm) |
NS18% |
$44.00 |
$37.40 |
| FW37080-S |
.080" X .037 (2.03 X .94 mm) |
Stainless Steel |
$58.00 |
$49.30 |
| FW37080-EVO |
.080" X .037 (2.03 X .94 mm) |
EVO Ni-Free Gold |
$90.00 |
$79.00 |
 |
| Reference # |
Crown Size (Width & Height) |
Alloy |
Price > 1 lb. |
Price > 5 lb. |
| FW51108 |
.108" X .051 (2.75 X 1.30 mm) |
NS18% |
$41.00 |
$34.85 |
| FW51108-S |
.108" X .051 (2.75 X 1.30 mm) |
NS18% |
$58.00 |
$49.30 |
 |
| Reference # |
Crown Size (Width & Height) |
Alloy |
Price > 1 lb. |
Price > 5 lb. |
| FW45100 |
.100" X .045 (2.54 X 1.14 mm) |
NS18% |
$42.00 |
$35.70 |
 |
| Reference # |
Crown Size (Width & Height) |
Alloy |
Price > 1 lb. |
Price > 5 lb. |
| FW55090 |
.090" X .055 (2.28 X 1.40 mm) |
NS18% |
$42.00 |
$35.70 |
| FW55090-S |
.090" X .055 (2.28 X 1.40 mm) |
Stainless Steel |
$58.00 |
$49.30 |
| FW55090-EVO |
.090" X .055 (2.28 X 1.40 mm) |
EVO Ni-Free Gold |
$90.00 |
$79.00 |
 |
| Reference # |
Crown Size (Width & Height) |
Alloy |
Price > 1 lb. |
Price > 5 lb. |
| FW43080 |
.080" X .043 (2.03 X 1.09 mm) |
NS18% |
$44.00 |
$37.40 |
| FW43080-S |
.080" X .043 (2.03 X 1.09 mm) |
Stainless Steel |
$58.00 |
$49.30 |
| FW43080-EVO |
.080" X .043 (2.03 X 1.09 mm) |
EVO Ni-Free Gold |
$90.00 |
$79.00 |
 |
| Reference # |
Crown Size (Width & Height) |
Alloy |
Price > 1 lb. |
Price > 5 lb. |
| FW39040-S* |
.040" X .039 (1.02 X 1.00 mm) |
Stainless Steel |
$84.00 |
$71.40 |
| * Sold in 24" straight lengths |
 |
| Reference # |
Crown Size (Width & Height) |
Alloy |
Price > 1 lb. |
Price > 5 lb. |
| FW57110 |
.110" X .057 (2.79 X 1.45 mm) |
NS18% |
$41.00 |
$34.85 |
| FW57110-S |
.110" X .057 (2.79 X 1.45 mm) |
Stainless Steel |
$57.00 |
$48.45 |
| FW57110-EVO |
.110" X .057 (2.79 X 1.45 mm) |
EVO Ni-Free Gold |
$90.00 |
$79.00 |
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