kmcguitars
GuitarArtologist
You may have saw these on ebay for around $20 Fuhgeduboutit!
1st thing that occurred to me. When you insert the string lift bar at the nut and tune to 440. Doesn't this create MORE relief than under normal conditions?? Alright,If so just tune down a 1/2 step or so.
2nd- IT'S FLAT ! If they had gone the extra mile and offered it in different popular Radius's? This could be a keeper. Or even go the cheesy way and make it bendable to contour your board. So when your leveling, You have to be mindful of this. With the 320 grit Emory cloth they supply you with, Well if ya don't know what your doing you could turn your neck into a fret less wonder real quick.:smack:
3rd- Crowning the frets. They refer to this as `Peaking' . For this they supply you with 500 grit Emory cloth. After you have tapped off the fretboard ( Yes, they Do suggest this
) They want you to rub along the fret with the notch in the plate . (tilting if necessary:laugh2: ) I guess this could work? But a crowning file, fine steel wool and a dremel with a buffing pad work a whole bunch better.:13:
In conclusion, If you have a El cheapo guitar and a Clue? This could be a better alternative than taking a $200 guitar for a $100+ Pro setup. Most guitars made in the orient are notorious for having soft fret wire. So this Lil' gizmo could help put some life back in it. But keep this away from any Quality guitar you own. The shortest distance between A & B is a straight line. Take it to a Pro and pay the piper. Get it done Right...The 1st time.
1st thing that occurred to me. When you insert the string lift bar at the nut and tune to 440. Doesn't this create MORE relief than under normal conditions?? Alright,If so just tune down a 1/2 step or so.
2nd- IT'S FLAT ! If they had gone the extra mile and offered it in different popular Radius's? This could be a keeper. Or even go the cheesy way and make it bendable to contour your board. So when your leveling, You have to be mindful of this. With the 320 grit Emory cloth they supply you with, Well if ya don't know what your doing you could turn your neck into a fret less wonder real quick.:smack:
3rd- Crowning the frets. They refer to this as `Peaking' . For this they supply you with 500 grit Emory cloth. After you have tapped off the fretboard ( Yes, they Do suggest this
) They want you to rub along the fret with the notch in the plate . (tilting if necessary:laugh2: ) I guess this could work? But a crowning file, fine steel wool and a dremel with a buffing pad work a whole bunch better.:13: In conclusion, If you have a El cheapo guitar and a Clue? This could be a better alternative than taking a $200 guitar for a $100+ Pro setup. Most guitars made in the orient are notorious for having soft fret wire. So this Lil' gizmo could help put some life back in it. But keep this away from any Quality guitar you own. The shortest distance between A & B is a straight line. Take it to a Pro and pay the piper. Get it done Right...The 1st time.
:laugh2: What a Pissa! :laugh2::laugh2: 1st off.. IT'S KMCguitars get the name right if you want some creditability around here smartypants.
k: Last year a buddy came to me with a Epi G-400 he just got off the bay. He asked me to look at it, Cuz' it didn't feel right. 1st thing I noticed was very light striations in the frets! Next thing... ALL THE FRETS HAD NO CROWN ! It was painfully obvious to me that someone had used this product in a inappropriate way.:eyecrazy: So I recrowned the frets & polished em' back up with some #0000 steel wool. My buddy is now a happy camper.
