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What does rukind think of Stainless Steel Frets?
PostPosted:Wed Feb 10, 2016 12:59 pm
by caspersvapors
Im having one of my guitars refretted (57 RI Strat), which currently has really worn down vintage size frets. Im gonna get slightly bigger frets for sure and the tech has suggested stainless steel. Ive never had a guitar refretted and to my knowledge, have not played a guitar with SS frets before. What do you guys think?
Re: What does rukind think of Stainless Steel Frets?
PostPosted:Wed Feb 10, 2016 1:54 pm
by TeeJay
I have the stainless option on my last couple of warmoth strat necks and they are awesome. The string slides so easy on bends and vibratos on the harder steel. Probably much more durable than nickel also. Have not noticed any tone difference either although the vintage purist may disagree.
Re: What does rukind think of Stainless Steel Frets?
PostPosted:Wed Feb 10, 2016 2:03 pm
by tcsned
I've got one guitar with stainless frets. I don't think it has affected tone adversely. The don't seem to wear much at all.
Re: What does rukind think of Stainless Steel Frets?
PostPosted:Wed Feb 10, 2016 5:49 pm
by zambiland
Love 'em.
Re: What does rukind think of Stainless Steel Frets?
PostPosted:Wed Feb 10, 2016 7:13 pm
by twofootskunk
My jerry'ish parts-caster has stainless frets on the Warmoth neck. They are awesome!
Re: What does rukind think of Stainless Steel Frets?
PostPosted:Thu Feb 11, 2016 6:59 am
by Rusty the Scoob
I have only one bass with SS frets that I know of and they're fine by me. Seems like the only people who don't like them are techs, since they're a lot harder to work on, and need work a lot less often. If your tech wants to put them in I'd be 100% in favor!
Re: What does rukind think of Stainless Steel Frets?
PostPosted:Thu Feb 11, 2016 12:21 pm
by somedirection
I had my early 90s Taylor acoustic (I'm original owner) - 810C - re-fretted with stainless steel frets about 4 or 5 years ago. They've been great. Hardly worn. Would recommend.
Re: What does rukind think of Stainless Steel Frets?
PostPosted:Thu Feb 11, 2016 12:33 pm
by aiq
Love them on my Firebird (Jerrybird)
Re: What does rukind think of Stainless Steel Frets?
PostPosted:Thu Feb 11, 2016 1:04 pm
by strumminsix
Love them! after many years show zero wear. will cost more for initial setup.
Re: What does rukind think of Stainless Steel Frets?
PostPosted:Thu Feb 11, 2016 3:13 pm
by caspersvapors
Alright, I gave the thumbs up on the SS refret to my tech. It cost $100 more but will hopefully save me from future fret issues
Re: What does rukind think of Stainless Steel Frets?
PostPosted:Fri Feb 12, 2016 6:07 pm
by strumminsix
caspersvapors wrote:Alright, I gave the thumbs up on the SS refret to my tech. It cost $100 more but will hopefully save me from future fret issues
Worth it if done right. Polished hot dog ends are a common term and a favorite of mine.
like this:
http://s726.photobucket.com/user/GuitAr ... 2.jpg.html
Re: What does rukind think of Stainless Steel Frets?
PostPosted:Mon Feb 15, 2016 12:44 pm
by Free Jazz
I was tempted to create a new thread, but I'll ask here. re: stainless steel frets, which are often on Tom Anderson guitars... is anyone getting Jerry Tones on a Tom Anderson?
Re: What does rukind think of Stainless Steel Frets?
PostPosted:Fri Mar 04, 2016 2:42 pm
by skajellafetty
love em on my Carvin SH65
Re: What does rukind think of Stainless Steel Frets?
PostPosted:Mon Mar 07, 2016 10:42 pm
by mikelawson
caspersvapors wrote:Im having one of my guitars refretted (57 RI Strat), which currently has really worn down vintage size frets. Im gonna get slightly bigger frets for sure and the tech has suggested stainless steel. Ive never had a guitar refretted and to my knowledge, have not played a guitar with SS frets before. What do you guys think?
I had them put on my Gibson SJ200 when I wore down the stock frets. I love them. From now on, any fret job I get done, I will pay extra for stainless. You can't wear them out, and they made that big jumbo acoustic ring and shine.
