Yeah cool. I want to do a regret, but don't want any flat spots. So I wanted to make sure I kept the radius right
Yeah cool. I want to do a regret, but don't want any flat spots. So I wanted to make sure I kept the radius right
hey Darryl think you mean a re-fret not a regret haha
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HAHAHA!! Thats funny as! Bloody iPhone always putting words into my mouth! Haha!Originally Posted by wokkaboy
I wouldn't mind doing a Guitar build with no Refrets. Igor has other ideas....
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Life's full of refrets........
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You might be doing too many bends...
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Few update shots. Still have a fair bit to do:
• Install new IronGear pickups (Dirty Torque - bridge, Blues Engine - neck)
• Fit and install new Tusq nut
• Install new frets - Dunlop 6100 Fretwire
• Add custom headstock decals (like in the original concept art, plus PitBull decal on the back of the headstock)
• Touch up finish and make it more consistent on both front and back
About another few weeks I reckon before I can say that I'm almost done!
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Yeah cheers. Looking forward to the challenge of the frets. Could make or break my build! I hope I don't stuff it up
Mate, after having done this a few times here's my advice for your first attempt:
- get a set of StewMac or equivalent fret pulling pliers. They look like the old school end nip pliers, but the front face is ground flush when they close.
- get or make a set of fret board protectors/ chip stoppers, to shield your fretboard
Link here:http://www.stewmac.com/Luthier_Tools...et_Puller.html
-put a little back bow on the neck before you attempt to pull the frets, it may help you free up the tangs and prevent chipping.
- get some small needle files or specialised fret end files to dress the ends. With your bound fretboard you will need to notch the tang at each end of the fret once you get it cut to size to allow for the body of the fret to overhang the binding. If you don't want to outlay for the special tool to do this (it runs at about 60 odd bucks link here: http://www.stewmac.com/Luthier_Tools...ng_Nipper.html) you'll need to use a small square or flat file to do this.
But I realise that you've probably already done this research...
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