Question For Luthiers
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theodie
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Re: Question For Luthiers
I assume it is all about the same depending on how much the guitar is played, what kind of strings were used, and so on. Also, if a guitar came from the factory with smaller frets, when they get worn they probally have to be replaced. Larger frets have alot more meat on them to work with so, they can be recrowned or leveled in with the other frets then recrowned. I guess I would say guitars with smaller frets but I wouldnt use the word premature because its a matter of how much it was played and types of strings.
I assume it is all about the same depending on how much the guitar is played, what kind of strings were used, and so on. Also, if a guitar came from the factory with smaller frets, when they get worn they probally have to be replaced. Larger frets have alot more meat on them to work with so, they can be recrowned or leveled in with the other frets then recrowned. I guess I would say guitars with smaller frets but I wouldnt use the word premature because its a matter of how much it was played and types of strings.
Gutsy SG
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Re: Question For Luthiers
I was thinking more in terms of the hardness of the metal used in the frets, such as 12% nickel versus 18% nickel. For example a player that owns a Gibson and an Epiphone and has had both about the same length of time and gives each guitar about equal playing time. Also common sense would tell me that individual playing style would have something to do with it too, such as someone who does a large amount of bending compared to someone who plays mostly rythm. Also string gauge would have something to do with. I've heard smaller gauge strings are more apt to wear tiny grooves in the frets as opposed to larger diameter strings.
I guess my original question is probably not really possible to really answer.
I was thinking more in terms of the hardness of the metal used in the frets, such as 12% nickel versus 18% nickel. For example a player that owns a Gibson and an Epiphone and has had both about the same length of time and gives each guitar about equal playing time. Also common sense would tell me that individual playing style would have something to do with it too, such as someone who does a large amount of bending compared to someone who plays mostly rythm. Also string gauge would have something to do with. I've heard smaller gauge strings are more apt to wear tiny grooves in the frets as opposed to larger diameter strings.
I guess my original question is probably not really possible to really answer.
Zerberus
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Re: Question For Luthiers
This question can´t be answered easily. No "brand" tends to wear out faster, as they´re all using 18% N-S Frets for the most part. The only notable exceptiion would be Parker with their stainless steel frets (that supposedly never weaar out). But as BD stated, 12% N-S is only common on classicals nowadays, even most mandolin and Banjo makers have switched to 18%
It´s all dependent on style and strings for the most part. The good news is that it will take a few years for them to wear to a point where you´ll notice ;
Gutsy SG said:
This question can´t be answered easily. No "brand" tends to wear out faster, as they´re all using 18% N-S Frets for the most part. The only notable exceptiion would be Parker with their stainless steel frets (that supposedly never weaar out). But as BD stated, 12% N-S is only common on classicals nowadays, even most mandolin and Banjo makers have switched to 18%
It´s all dependent on style and strings for the most part. The good news is that it will take a few years for them to wear to a point where you´ll notice ;
