I need one fret changed out

[DankStar]

Emailed a luthier yesterday & he said he doesn't do partial refrets.

How hard could it be to take one fret out and sand it down to match the two on either side?

The fret is sort of smashed in/downward (I think this occurred when my brother knocked it over onto the metal rail of his sliding door, but that's another story).

And no, I wouldn't want to level the ones higher up to match its crappy orientation. It needs to come out.

Shirley this isn't that big a deal.

 

[hamerfan]

Re: I need one fret changed out

Is this a guitar with binding and nibs?

 

[DankStar]

Re: I need one fret changed out

Nah - ibby 550 with maple neck. 13th fret is the culprit.

 

[hamerfan]

Re: I need one fret changed out

Rosewood would be easier, but i sounds like its doable. Look for another Luthier perferable one in a bigger shop.

 

[Darg1911]

Re: I need one fret changed out

Surely you can find a tech or luth to do one fret.

And, don't call me Shirley. :10:

 

[DankStar]

Re: I need one fret changed out

talked with a local shop that could do it (if it really needs it). prices weren't bad either.

 

[Chris Pile]

Re: I need one fret changed out

In my 40 year career, I have had to change out single frets and make them work with the rest of the frets. Sometimes it's tricky, but certainly not impossible, and should not be very expensive. Good luck.

 

[jeremy]

Re: I need one fret changed out

its a pita on a maple board since youre going to disturb the finish but its doable

 

[metalchurch79]

Re: I need one fret changed out

Now would that be a Dunlop 6100 equivalent fret wire? Thats my guess.

 

[DankStar]

Re: I need one fret changed out

Now would that be a Dunlop 6100 equivalent fret wire? Thats my guess.

whatever this is: https://www.drumsetc.com/content/ibanez-guitar-fret-wire-4fw1j215

 

[ehdwuld]

Re: I need one fret changed out

Try it yourself
If you botch the other frets
Then the first luthier gets his wish


Do it in stainless

Make em know you done it