Scratches on the side of fret

[Electric]

Hi all,

I just noticed that one of my guitars has very noticeable scratches on one of its frets (the fret closest to the neck pickup). The scratches are on the side of the fret facing the neck pickup, and can only be seen in certain lighting. I have some questions:

1. The scratches are only on the side of the fret, and not on the top. Does this make it merely a cosmetic issue?

2. Can some scratches be so deep that they can't be polished/buffed out?

I appreciate any responses! Thanks!

 

[Wolferine92]

Re: Scratches on the side of fret

Photo's are always great for reference in these cases. As are details about the guitar itself.

Might be just 'scratches' from working on the fret's edges, as in smoothing them down.

 

[greekdude]

Re: Scratches on the side of fret

Hi all,

I just noticed that one of my guitars has very noticeable scratches on one of its frets (the fret closest to the neck pickup). The scratches are on the side of the fret facing the neck pickup, and can only be seen in certain lighting. I have some questions:

1. The scratches are only on the side of the fret, and not on the top. Does this make it merely a cosmetic issue?

2. Can some scratches be so deep that they can't be polished/buffed out?

I appreciate any responses! Thanks!

Just stop thinking about it.

 

[kramersteen]

Re: Scratches on the side of fret

Just stop thinking about it.

Fill with epoxy and sand flush. :nervous:

 

[greekdude]

Re: Scratches on the side of fret

Fill with epoxy and sand flush. :nervous:

I wonder where are all those smarta$$'s who were dead sure the fix would fail in some days...:firing:

 

[stalkon0]

Re: Scratches on the side of fret

Can you provide some shots of those scratches?

 

[Darg1911]

Re: Scratches on the side of fret

Scratches on the side of the last fret ... I say just play it.