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Thoughts on repairing/replacing a fret on an old electric guitar

  • 31-01-2008 9:22am
    #1
    Shiminay
    Moderators, Social & Fun Moderators Posts: 28,633 Mod ✭✭✭✭


    Morning all,

    I have a very old crappy Tanglewood electric that has a worn down first fret which makes the 1st string unplayable when pressed. I'm not playing it any more myself, but have given a friend the loan of it for practicing with as he's learning. The other 5 strings are unaffected, just the 1st. I was wondering if anyone's ever replaced a fret or if it's a major job that probably isn't worth the hassle?


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  • #2
    feylya
    Moderators, Music Moderators Posts: 23,363 Mod ✭✭✭✭feylya


    How much is worn down on it? Would there be enough fret left for a redressing* the frets?



    *can't think of the right term at this hour of the morning.


  • #3
    Demeyes
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 617 ✭✭✭Demeyes


    You should be able to get it fixed with a fret dress. If it needs a full refret its going to cost a bit though.
    A decent setup might be all thats needed to sort it out too.


  • #4
    Lifeson
    Closed Accounts Posts: 19 ✭Lifeson


    I got an Aria Pro II years ago for next to nothing because the frets were worn right down. I forgot about it for years and only recently got it repaired. I couldn't believe how well it was done. Cost me about €80 or less in Monastary Music in Clondalkin (01 4643389). He didn't even have to replace any frets. Good as nearly new.


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