Knowing that we have some makers of fine guitars here, I would like to 
ask if it is feasible for one unfamiliar with making the instruments to 
be able raise the frets.

I have a Yamaha guitar but cannot seem to hold chords properly. I think 
it is because the distance between frets and fret board is not great 
enough.  I get sounds that are not crisp.

Is this something a neophyte can do or is best left to an expert?  If 
one were to undertake raising them, what tool(s) would be needed?  Is 
there a correct or preferred distance between the edge of frets and the 
fret board?

Bob Hutchins
Temple, TX, USA