UNIVERSAL VERSION PACKAGE PRICE INCLUDES
Guitar Fret Press System 185.00GBP
Modular Guitar Stand 279.00GBP
Transfer Base & Extension 132.00GBP
Full Acoustic Guitar Pressing 96.00GBP
Total Price 692.00GBP
Package Offer 598.00GBP
 
CONCEPT
The Guitar Workstation & Fret Press is a modular guitar press system with an integrated guitar support stand. The workstation is constructed from high quality materials including oak, stainless steel and aluminium.
 
In addition to the functions of the press, the design considerations include comfortable working height, maximum guitar support and stability in use. The construction is robust and the assembled system weighs approximately 18kg / 40lbs.
 
The system is capable of pressing all fret positions on solid body guitars and acoustic guitars.
 
STANDARD WORKSTATION - MAIN FEATURES
Adjustable height heavy duty fret press system.
Marine ply base with guitar stand locking clamps & centralising blocks.
Integrated guitar support stand.
Through neck guitar capability.
Acoustic guitar capability.
Bass guitar capability.
9 piece caul set.
 
FRET PRESS SYSTEM
The fret press comprises of 2 extruded aluminium posts fitted with an adjustable height press beam. The distance between the posts is 360mm for spanning the width of the guitar over the upper bout/horns.
 
The screw press mechanism is mounted at the centre of the beam. The press screw pitch is 1.5mm and typically a single turn of the handle is required to press the fret into position after initial fret pressure is met.
 
The beam height is adjustable and secured to the posts by locking screws at each side. Extra locking plates and bottom stop plates are also provided.

FRET PRESS CAULS
The workstation includes a full set of cauls:
Stainless Steel Flat Cross Section (9 piece set) - 7.25", 9.5", 10", 12", 14", 16", 17", 20" & Flat.
The cauls have a flat cross section/fret contact face. This affords easy seating on the fret and allows a small degree of angular and radial misalignment between the tool and guitar.
 
OPTIONAL - Brass Grooved Cauls are also available from the webstore.
 
MODULAR GUITAR SUPPORT STAND
The modular workstand is included with the workstation - see separate detail for information on this. The stand comprises of a solid oak base fitted with a raised neck caul and mounting holes for the body supports. The stand supply includes support pads at each end for free standing use (these are removed when the stand is used in the press).
 
NECK SUPPORT CAUL
The neck caul has a cork covering and is 250mm (10") long. The shallow curved recess centralises and supports the neck whilst allowing good access to the sides of the fretboard and fret ends.
 
UNIVERSAL GUITAR BODY SUPPORT
The universal guitar body support is made from marine plywood and kerfed to create support for the arch of the guitar back. The pad is covered with neoprene foam to protect the guitar. The support is suitable for acoustic guitars and semi-acoustics. The height of the support is adjusted until the neck is horizontal along the caul.
 
SOLID BODY GUITAR SUPPORT
The solid body support will accommodate different neck angles and body thicknesses. Both height and angle of the support are adjustable via separate screw jacks. Adjustment is made by turning the screw jacks until the neck is correctly supported and then locking in position using the side thumb screws.
 
WORKSTAND PRESS TRANSFER BASE & EXTERNAL DOCKING POSITION 
The transfer base comprises of an 18mm thick treated marine ply board fitted with locking clamps & centralising blocks. The board enables the workstand to be securely guided and clamped centrally underneath the press. A small extension table is supplied which supports the workstand when being moved to the docking position outside the press. The extension table is fitted with rubber feet and is butted against the edge of the board and positioned to suit.
 
The transfer base is secured over the bottom member of the press via heavy duty 8mm diameter countersunk allen screws. Adjustable feet are fitted to support the board at the outer corners. The overall dimensions are 600mm diameter x 450mm over the sides. The configuration allows the assembled workstation to be pivoted around its centre for the best working position. It can be orientated to move the press to the rear when not in use and place the workstand docking position at the front of the workbench.
 
FRETBOARD TONGUE SUPPORT
The tongue support is mounted off the cross beam. Height adjustment is made via the top knurled thumb nut and the support is clamped using the lower thumb wheel.  
 
FRETBOARD CLAMP STRAP
The strap is secured by two swing bolts and provides extra stability when setting up the tongue support and fretting over the soundboard. It can also be used to lock the guitar onto the stand for movement around the workshop. 
 
HEEL SUPPORT SCREW JACK
The jack is moved horizontally for best position underneath the heel. The screw height is adjusted until the heel is contacted under light pressure.
 
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