grovesnor Posted November 28, 2015 Posted November 28, 2015 Am I the only one who does not actually prefer this on newer models? Do you suppose there will ever be a return to Jumbo frets? I guess its another 'cost saving' new feature that's here to stay? :unsure:
skilsaw Posted November 28, 2015 Posted November 28, 2015 Don't worry, you can always fork out the big bucks for a Custom Shop "True Historic", or maybe "Reissue, VOS" but if your pockets are not that deep, a "Traditional" might have the frets you want.
redcoats1976 Posted November 29, 2015 Posted November 29, 2015 i actually like the new size,but i imagine gibson has some models with jumbo frets.cant see that it would save them a lot to have smaller frets,most of the price is labor on the fretboard and installation,height wouldnt make a lot of difference in cost to them.
Johnny Seven Posted November 30, 2015 Posted November 30, 2015 i actually like the new size,but i imagine gibson has some models with jumbo frets.cant see that it would save them a lot to have smaller frets,most of the price is labor on the fretboard and installation,height wouldnt make a lot of difference in cost to them. I agree - I really like the new smaller fret wire on the 2015's. I got a '15 LP Special Double Cut recently, and I am digging the smaller (lower) fret size on it.
BobF_ Posted November 30, 2015 Posted November 30, 2015 Am I the only one who does not actually prefer this on newer models? Do you suppose there will ever be a return to Jumbo frets? I guess its another 'cost saving' new feature that's here to stay? :unsure: I love me some railroad tie frets
SteveT2 Posted December 1, 2015 Posted December 1, 2015 I currently own an SG with what I'm guessing are Jumbo frets. Soon to be getting my first Lester I hope. I'm going with smaller frets myself. I can play the Jumbo size but I prefer smaller ones. The jumble seem to fart at me on some bends. Maybe I'm just used to my Strat, frets are way smaller
quapman Posted December 2, 2015 Posted December 2, 2015 I had the frets of my Classic Custom crowned to .035 Best thing I ever did. To each his own I guess.
Pin Posted December 2, 2015 Posted December 2, 2015 I had the frets of my Classic Custom crowned to .035 Best thing I ever did. To each his own I guess. I did a similar thing to my ES345 although I didn't go for a specific measure - just how they felt. But then I like low frets. The best fretboard in my guitar collection is the Les Paul 25 / 50 with the ultra low "fretless wonder" wide frets. Won't suit everybody but certainly suits me.
btoth76 Posted December 2, 2015 Posted December 2, 2015 I had the frets of my Classic Custom crowned to .035 Best thing I ever did. To each his own I guess. Hello! I like Your thinking. I did the same to mine. Cheers... Bence
merciful-evans Posted December 2, 2015 Posted December 2, 2015 Am I the only one who does not actually prefer this on newer models? Do you suppose there will ever be a return to Jumbo frets? I guess its another 'cost saving' new feature that's here to stay? :unsure: How much time have you spent playing the smaller fret guitars? Sometimes a change takes a bit of living with.
quapman Posted December 2, 2015 Posted December 2, 2015 The best fretboard in my guitar collection is the Les Paul 25 / 50 with the ultra low "fretless wonder" wide frets. Won't suit everybody but certainly suits me. That would certainly suit me just fine. I like Your thinking. I did the same to mine. Hey Bence. I can't take credit for that thinking. I was thinking of refretting the damn thing until I posted the question on this forum a couple years ago. I think it was good ole Pippy who suggested I have it crowned rather than have it refretted. But he always did like his nibs so..... lol. Anyway, it was a great idea and am very happy I did it.
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