The Better Fret

The Better Fret Guitar and fretted instrument repair and restoration in Boise, Idaho. We perform all types of repair and setup on everything from banjos to mandolins.

At The Better Fret, we specialize in period appropriate repair and restoration for all fretted and violin family instruments. Though we primarily work on acoustic instruments, we also diagnose and repair problems with electric guitars and pickup systems on any instrument.

Sweet ‘63 Strat on the bench today.
01/13/2022

Sweet ‘63 Strat on the bench today.

This is really important here in Idaho!
11/14/2021

This is really important here in Idaho!

A sweet early ‘55 ES175 in the shop today. Just re-fretted with EVO fret wire and a new replica tailpiece. Lots of non o...
06/19/2020

A sweet early ‘55 ES175 in the shop today. Just re-fretted with EVO fret wire and a new replica tailpiece. Lots of non original bits but a true player’s instrument!

06/09/2019

The Better Fret goes in the road this week, doing repairs in Grass Valley, CA at the Father’s Day Bluegrass festival. If you are in the area, drop in! If you are in the Boise area and need repairs I’m still available by phone or email and we can arrange an appointment far when I return.
https://m.facebook.com/cbafathersdayfestival/

Thursday June 12 through Sunday June 15, 2025 marks the 50th annual CBA Father's Day Bluegrass Festival!
Visit our website for festival news and announcements.

You don’t see these everyday!
05/01/2019

You don’t see these everyday!

Here’s a custom built electric banjo built by Ian Davidson that had the pots and jack smashed in to the cavity during sh...
02/09/2019

Here’s a custom built electric banjo built by Ian Davidson that had the pots and jack smashed in to the cavity during shipping. Though unable to piece together the shattered bits of wood, we routed a ledge and made an ebony plate cover to hold the controls. Looks good and is complimentary to the original builders aesthetic!
Wish I’d thought to get some “before” pics...

A little tlc and some crack repair for an older Taylor.
08/10/2018

A little tlc and some crack repair for an older Taylor.

Nice little article about guitar intonation from our friends at Taylor.
06/02/2018

Nice little article about guitar intonation from our friends at Taylor.

This article contains a helpful primer on the basics of acoustic guitar intonation, which should help users understand the value of V-Class bracing.

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2621 N Esquire Drive
Boise, ID
83704

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+12083424396

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