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Neck job DIY
I got an old guitar that could use new frets.
That would be aprox. $600 to have it done.….but….why not do it myself?
There are tons of instructions online.
I will start with something cheap (buy a chinese knockoff) to do first.
My question is about tools.
What do you recommend to buy?
I will appreciate any useful links, tips, etc..
That would be aprox. $600 to have it done.….but….why not do it myself?
There are tons of instructions online.
I will start with something cheap (buy a chinese knockoff) to do first.
My question is about tools.
What do you recommend to buy?
I will appreciate any useful links, tips, etc..
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That Stew Mac set has most of what you'll need though I prefer a longer levelling beam to the 6" file they include. In addition you'll need something to radius the fretwire to match your neck radius (or buy pre-radiused/pre cut frets) and a beveling file is much easier and consistent for beveling the ends of the frets than doing each one individually. As well a soldering iron comes in handy for releasing glued in frets.
Definitely do some practice refrets on necks you don't care about before tackling something you do.
Definitely do some practice refrets on necks you don't care about before tackling something you do.
That Stew Mac set has most of what you'll need though I prefer a longer levelling beam to the 6" file they include. In addition you'll need something to radius the fretwire to match your neck radius (or buy pre-radiused/pre cut frets) and a beveling file is much easier and consistent for beveling the ends of the frets than doing each one individually. As well a soldering iron comes in handy for releasing glued in frets.
Definitely do some practice refrets on necks you don't care about before tackling something you do.
You are right.
Good AND right tools are a must to start. And lots of practice.
How (and with what) are you going to press the freights onto the freight board? That's one of the biggest challenges.
Arek
What guitar are you talking about ? " I got an old guitar that could use new frets."
This may not work , you need tool to press in slot
Will work fine.This may not work , you need tool to press in slot
There are tools like fret press .You are right.
Good AND right tools are a must to start. And lots of practice.
How (and with what) are you going to press the freights onto the freight board? That's one of the biggest challenges.
Arek
What guitar are you talking about ? " I got an old guitar that could use new frets."
Someone using one to recommend?
My main goal is an old Orville by Gibson LP that is one of my favourites.
The frets are worn beyond recrowning and interestingly enough it still plays fantastic.….altough I am currently moving towards guitars with narrow and thin neck due to tendonitis.
I've used the StewMac "Jaws" fret press extensively. I still prefer the traditional method.There are tools like fret press .
Someone using one to recommend?
Or a press drillI've used the StewMac "Jaws" fret press extensively. I still prefer the traditional method.
Have tried that also, still prefer the traditional method.Or a press drill
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