aharps Posted February 15, 2008 Share Posted February 15, 2008 Hi, i brought an epiphone sheraton off ebay a couple of years ago. When i recieved it i noticed that someone had for some reason scoloped the first fret and to some degree the second. Just like some metal players use (but they have the whole fretboard obviously). Its really annoying as the guitar is beautiful, just because of it, totaly unplayable. It feels like a big dent in the first fret (for some reason only near the top strings?) I cant really do anything about returning it as for some reason, i didnt at the time. So my question is, can i replace the fret board? ive seen some available (non binded) and also read some guides to removing them on the internet (again non bound). Will the binding have any difernce on the removal? i dont mind not having it there if i replace the neck, id rather the guitar play nicely. Any other ideas would be much welcomed. Thanks Anthony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evol04gt Posted February 15, 2008 Share Posted February 15, 2008 a truly good luthier could cut out a new inlay and also inlay the area with fresh wood if its only those two frets, HOWEVER this may cost you qiute a bit so i would ask first.... give this guy a call-- DAN at LAYS GUITAR 330 848 1392 or laysguitar.com he is a unbelievable.. tell him josh patterson, the lefty with the ford mustang sent you for a qoute... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aharps Posted February 15, 2008 Author Share Posted February 15, 2008 That would seem like a much better idea! unfortunately i live in the UK so i dont know if that would be viable, thanks a lot though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tulsaslim Posted February 15, 2008 Share Posted February 15, 2008 It is repairable. I have a '64 Gibson J-45 that I bought new. After about 20 years I had worn 3 frets right down to the fretboard and worn scallops in about 6 places within the first 5 frets. Took it to my guitarmaking buddy who fixed it up good as new. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evol04gt Posted February 15, 2008 Share Posted February 15, 2008 lays guitar shop deals with people all over the world...shipping will be a chore... worst case is email him.. you would be suprized to know he has probably shipped guitars to and from people in your town..lol.... their shop is always packed with guitars Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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