hofner said:
so how are frets repaired? Go davis guitar and buy new frets? or file them?
Before you consider doing it yourself, there are a few things to note:
i) There are 2 types of fret wires - the flat and the arched type - so you must get the right type. They sell by the bagful. I remember 1 bag of about 30 or 40? pieces cost me S$25, and that was 7 years ago.
ii) You must use the right (but simple) tools to extract the faulty fret wires so as not to damage the fretboard, esp the groove that the fretwire rests in.
iii) New fretwires are longer and you have to trim them to fit your fretboard width with the right wire cutter.
iv) You have to trim off part of the root so that the corrugated part can be 'planted' nicely and firmly into the fretboard's groove.
vi) Before hammering in the new fretwire. The 2 most imp things are a) file the fret edges so that you get smooth playing action when your fingers slide up and down the fretboard, and b) arch the new fretwire so that it will settle evenly onto the fretboard when you hammer the wire in.
vii) Hammering also require some skill and control.
So if you are the handyman type and enjoy learning from mistakes, like me, you may wish to explore d-i-y. Otherwise it would be good to seek professional help.