How To: Check fret/fingerboard life

[Quietus]

Like what was being mentioned on the title, how do you check it? My guitar has a rosewood fretboard. So, how to check how much fret life is it left?

 

[celahircelebrindal]

Like what was being mentioned on the title, how do you check it? My guitar has a rosewood fretboard. So, how to check how much fret life is it left?

Hmmm.....you'll know it when the time comes.The fret wire starts to become flat like its being filed...

 

[Quietus]

How about this? This is my rosewood fretboard.

What do you think? By the way, can tell me more about that fret wire thing? I don't know what's that, really. If you could provide any picture(s) of a "flattened fret wire like its being filed", it'd be best. Thanks alot.

 

[bin4christ]

there's still a lot of fret life left on that guitar, dont worry.

 

[Dime]

dude the flattened fret would look like the fret is on the same level as the fretboard.

 

[celahircelebrindal]

There's still a lot of life for your fretwire Quietus.....if you are not sure how a fretwire looks like look at the pic below..

And here are some pics of worn out fretwire.....

I hope this helps and clear your doubts...

 

[Quietus]

Wow! Now I know how to check! The pictures really help, guys. Thanks alot!

 

[Zeebra]

oh! the worn out fretwire really look like shit man. thanks for the pics too!

 

[rollsroyce90]

so if my fret life is dying, can i change the fret wire and that will solve the problem?

 

[celahircelebrindal]

so if my fret life is dying, can i change the fret wire and that will solve the problem?

It should solve the problem..plus a professional luthier will prolly do a full set-up after refretting them...so hopefully all the "buzz" will not be present.

@Zeebra :: No problem dude...glad it helps you to understand and be aware of it.

 

[BloodSolo]

gosh i had a guitar 8 years old .. but i never come across my fret like that , although i play it almost every day , it flattened down but not as bad as the one on the picture where there is a hole on the fret ? mine juz flattened down evenly and it feels more amazing imo hahaha ... too bad my neck broken , will miss the neck very much ...

 

[BloodSolo]

um my guitar actually 30 years old , i juz bought 2nd hand when "she" was 22 years old ^^

 

[fgl]

I only buy 2nd hand guitars and thank god I can do my own fretwork - its a bummer when the frets get the pits etc ....

Bear in mind U could redress ur frets instead of changing if the wear isnt too severe - cheaper alternative as well

 

[Dolwood]

BloodSolo...
Wat will you do wif tat guitar body with a broken neck????

 

[mrNutMan]

for diy fretworks....where do i buy the accesories???

 

[eieio]

the fretwire or the tools?

 

[mrNutMan]

both the fretwires and the tools...
hehe thanks

 

[relinquish69]

you can try heading down to guitar connection. they do sell fretwires. tools on the other hand, order from stewmac

 

[eieio]

have u tried davis? sweelee? tymc?
any difference for gibson & fender fret?
what tools are needed? file, mallet, pliers..??

 

[eieio]

http://www.soundalchemy.com.sg/pictorialrefretting.html
a very descriptive pictorial info, not instuctional in nature as stated by sa
look very tedious job eh, i emailed them once abt something else but no reply.. zilch