katetot Posted September 28, 2010 Share Posted September 28, 2010 I just want to get some inputs regarding refrets on LP's. Lp's has bindings that extends to the frets. I was thinking if there are some people here who took off the extra plastic that extends to the frets and extended the frets instead? Thanks! Here's a picture..look at the edges that connects the binding and the frets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigKahune Posted September 28, 2010 Share Posted September 28, 2010 ... Lp's has bindings that extends to the frets. I was thinking if there are some people here who took off the extra plastic that extends to the frets and extended the frets instead? The fret ends are beveled - are you saying you want them crowned to the ends and cut straight (no bevel)? That would be uncomfortable as hell. Are you having trouble with the high E string slipping off the fret end? Those frets look like they're in good shape. If anything, just a crown and dress, not new frets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katetot Posted September 28, 2010 Author Share Posted September 28, 2010 The fret ends are beveled - are you saying you want them crowned to the ends and cut straight (no bevel)? That would be uncomfortable as hell. Are you having trouble with the high E string slipping off the fret end? Those frets look like they're in good shape. If anything, just a crown and dress, not new frets. Your right. E string slips and sometimes get stuck between the fret and binding. Here's a video of a re-fretted Custom. He took off the extended binding that connects to the fret. It gives extra space for vibrato and pull-offs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Surveyor Posted September 29, 2010 Share Posted September 29, 2010 Just had my Custom refretted. The luthier was careful with the fit of the binding on the ends of the frets and I have had no problems with anything snagging. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigKahune Posted September 29, 2010 Share Posted September 29, 2010 Sometimes, for that problem, a new nut cut with the high E slot giving a skosh more room on the outside works out well - much cheaper than a refret. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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