Before starting the fret leveling I noticed an issue with a fret marker. Anybody have any ideas on a fix, or just replace the dot inlay? It's a very small chip out of the inlay. First time I've noticed it.
Before starting the fret leveling I noticed an issue with a fret marker. Anybody have any ideas on a fix, or just replace the dot inlay? It's a very small chip out of the inlay. First time I've noticed it.
Finished the fret leveling. First time i have done that. Very good learning experience!
Put the tuners on last night, hopefully I will be glueing the neck on tonight! It's almost a complete guitar!
The first time is a little scary, isn’t it?Originally Posted by Dwhite2369
Finished the fret leveling. First time i have done that. Very good learning experience!
Current:
GTH-1
Completed:
AST-1FB
First Act ME276 (resurrected curb-side find)
ES-5V
Scratchie lapsteel
Custom ST-1 12 String
JBA-4
TL-1TB
Scratch Lapsteel
Meinl DIY Cajon
Cigar Box lap steel
Wishing:
Baritone
Open D/Standard Double 6 twin neck
Fret levelling is definitely scary and tedious to begin with (or at least it was for me), but now is one of my favourite parts. It's just so satisfying having shiny clean level frets
#001 (LP-1S) [finished - co-runner up Nov 2018 GOTM]
#002 (WL-1)
#003 (MPL Megacaster - semi scratch build) [finished]
#004 (ST-1 JR - Arachnoid Superhero build) [finished]
#005 (LP jr)
#006 (TL-1A)
Junk shop acoustic refurbs (various)
'The TGS Special'
I haven't ever done this, but I have seen chipped markers repaired by mixing some abalone dust with CA glue, filling the chip and sanding smooth. The dust is really bad for you though, and new marker dots are cheap, so probably easier, cheaper and safer to just replace it.
Before starting the fret leveling I noticed an issue with a fret marker. Anybody have any ideas on a fix, or just replace the dot inlay? It's a very small chip out of the inlay. First time I've noticed it.
Others with more experience may have a better idea
#001 (LP-1S) [finished - co-runner up Nov 2018 GOTM]
#002 (WL-1)
#003 (MPL Megacaster - semi scratch build) [finished]
#004 (ST-1 JR - Arachnoid Superhero build) [finished]
#005 (LP jr)
#006 (TL-1A)
Junk shop acoustic refurbs (various)
'The TGS Special'
I do feel like the fret leveling job was very satisfying.
I think I will just change the fret dot. Seems like the simplest thing to do and I like to not complicate things.
Glued the neck on Friday night. Left it clamped for 24 hours. Now have all the hardware installed and will just wait before starting the nut fitting. I bought a bone nut replacement and want to wait a few days or so before trying to put strings on to check nut height etc. It's coming along nicely so far!
Neck glued on and most of the hardware installed!
Looking really good!
Thank you! Strung it up last night to start setting up the bone nut upgrade. Took a photo of it strung up. Will post it soon.
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