So, my B is actually a C….

[Aceman]

So, my B is actually a C….

When I hit the 7th fret B on the 6th string, it actually sounds as a C!!! Crap - this is one of my main stage guitars.

So….fret is wore/low. How TF that happened I do not know. I play a crap ton of A/C combos in Pentatonic minor. But flat out B chords/notes?!?!?!?!? Oh well, it obviously needs fixed.

Option #1 tap the C/8th fret a touch….but that will lead to C sounding like D sooner!

Option #2 regret one fret? What does this cost?

Option 3, maybe a crown/polish job on the whole thing?


Talk to me!!!!!

 

[ItsaBass]

Re: So, my B is actually a C….

Re: So, my B is actually a C….

Got a good sharp closeup pic that shows the divot in the fret?

Best option is probably to just replace the fret. But if the divot is small enough that a fret dressing would take care of it, I'd do that instead.

 

[El Supremo]

Re: So, my B is actually a C….

Re: So, my B is actually a C….

As stated above. If you need that guitar on very short notice though, raising the action might adress the problem as a temporary fix.

 

[Chazzy]

Re: So, my B is actually a C….

Re: So, my B is actually a C….

I feel like you would have less problems in the future if you just refretted the one fret.

 

[JOLLY]

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Re: So, my B is actually a C….

The thread title cracked me up. I thought this was going to be about your ex wife, and you accidentally posted it in the guitar room.

 

[AlexR]

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Re: So, my B is actually a C….

Thats a LOT of being out.

What do the other notes around this sound as? Accurate? a bit sharp too??

If you think of how much you have to bend a string to get a 1/2 step change, this is how much of a divot it would need to sound this far out assuming your intonation is actually accurate.

 

[BTMN]

Re: So, my B is actually a C….

Re: So, my B is actually a C….

Which guitar?

 

[Myaccount876]

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Re: So, my B is actually a C….

Option 3. Don't even consider the first two options. If it is one of your main stage guitars, get it in top playing condition and properly maintain it. Don't half-ass it, you know better.

 

[Securb]

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Re: So, my B is actually a C….

Crap - this is one of my main stage guitars.

Don't you actually have to play on stage to have a "stage guitar"?

 

[Snake Aces]

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Re: So, my B is actually a C….

Bummer. I would explore options 2 and 3. I think a good luthier will take a good look at it and give you your options/estimates as well as his opinion as to which option would be best in the long run.

This is one of my worst nightmares with my main guitar. I am currently exploring ways to stop playing my main guitar so much to slow this process down a bit.

 

[vinta9e]

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Re: So, my B is actually a C….

This is one of my worst nightmares with my main guitar. I am currently exploring ways to stop playing my main guitar so much to slow this process down a bit.

Oh come on. That's as pointless as running around barefoot because you are afraid of wearing down your shoes. Play that mofo 'til it smokes. If you really play a lot, get another guitar or three and level the wear by playing them all.

Best thing you can do to prevent killing your frets too early is keeping your strings in good shape. Rusty strings chew through frets like nobody's business.

 

[AlexR]

Re: So, my B is actually a C….

Re: So, my B is actually a C….

Bummer. I would explore options 2 and 3. I think a good luthier will take a good look at it and give you your options/estimates as well as his opinion as to which option would be best in the long run.

This is one of my worst nightmares with my main guitar. I am currently exploring ways to stop playing my main guitar so much to slow this process down a bit.

So how's your car......permanently in the garage because you don't want to wear out the tyres??

 

[Archer250]

Re: So, my B is actually a C….

Re: So, my B is actually a C….

Stainless frets.

 

[Snake Aces]

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Re: So, my B is actually a C….

Stainless frets.

+1 to this. One of my guitars has stainless steel frets and they're amazing! In 6 years there is still no sign of any wear.

 

[Snake Aces]

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Re: So, my B is actually a C….

So how's your car......permanently in the garage because you don't want to wear out the tyres??

I don't have a car, I walk everywhere bro.

That being said, I play my main guitar 3 to 5 hours a day and I really want to avoid paying for a refret any time soon.

 

[Snake Aces]

Re: So, my B is actually a C….

Re: So, my B is actually a C….

Oh come on. That's as pointless as running around barefoot because you are afraid of wearing down your shoes. Play that mofo 'til it smokes. If you really play a lot, get another guitar or three and level the wear by playing them all.

Best thing you can do to prevent killing your frets too early is keeping your strings in good shape. Rusty strings chew through frets like nobody's business.

One of my other guitars has stainless steel frets, they're great and it's a great guitar but it doesn't do everything my main guitar does. My main guitar is special and I do play it 3 to 5 hours a day but I am trying to pick up my other guitars to balance it out more. It's not my strings wearing down my frets as much as it is how much I play the guitar.

 

[GuitarStv]

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Re: So, my B is actually a C….

I don't have a car, I walk everywhere bro.

That being said, I play my main guitar 3 to 5 hours a day and I really want to avoid paying for a refret any time soon.

Good ****ing luck. I get about a year of that much playing before a fret dressing is required and about 3-5 fret dressings (bigger frets give me more) before the frets need to go. Frets on a guitar are consumables, like strings. They just cost a ****load to replace.

 

[PFDarkside]

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Re: So, my B is actually a C….

+1 to this. One of my guitars has stainless steel frets and they're amazing! In 6 years there is still no sign of any wear.

What are the negatives to Stainless Steel frets? Initial material cost and extra cost for dressing, etc.?

 

[GuitarStv]

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Re: So, my B is actually a C….

SS frets aren't much more expensive to buy, but they're a bit harder on the specialized tools that you need to do a proper refret. End clippers and the like will chip much easier, it takes a bit longer to level and polish them. If people played guitar more they would be demanded as standard equipment on every guitar sold . . . but most will buy a guitar and then barely/never use it, so manufacturers don't seem see a reason to put SS frets in guitars.

 

[idsnowdog]

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Re: So, my B is actually a C….

So you went up a cup size?