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Epiphone Sheraton Tuneup

Epiphone Sheraton Tuneup and Setup

One of my good customers brought me this Sheraton for some upgrades, including new pickups and a bone nut. During my initial evaluation I discovered many loose fret ends and a high tongue, which were causing string buzzing. My customer agreed to a fret dress (level, crown, and polish) and this pictorial shows highlights of the work.

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