ant7629 Posted May 29, 2009 Share Posted May 29, 2009 Hello! I have recently purchased a Traditional, and although I love the guitar obsessively, I have noticed something that concerns me a little. When bending the strings, particularly higher up the the board, I have notice the strings "scraping" away at the frets. It does this for a couple of bends, then it is fine. I have experienced this on other new guitars, but never on a Gibson. Is the the early signs of fret wear already?? I have heard talk of oxidization on frets too. Thanks Ant Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SHO Posted May 29, 2009 Share Posted May 29, 2009 While it's hard to tell on your words alone, it could be any of many things. Dirts on the frets. Worn out strings. Someone has done work on the frets and then not polished them properly. So the scraping is the strings going across the file marks left in the frets. Something I've seen far too often, both from factory in a number of brands and "respected luthiers" alike. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Plains Posted May 29, 2009 Share Posted May 29, 2009 It is hard to to tell from what you wrote. I know it's new but the guitar may need a fret dress. Speak with any luthier or tech who knows his stuff and you'll probably hear that frets on Gibson USA guitars aren't the greatest. Gibson tries spending as little time as possible on them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rikard Posted May 29, 2009 Share Posted May 29, 2009 I had a similar symptom on my plus strat. The guy I bought it from (a musician) has had it stored and untouched for ~17 years, so when I tested it, it scraped a lot at the frets. This was though due to plain dirt, so the problem was easily solved by bending each string a little, all over the neck. - Rikard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AXE® Posted May 29, 2009 Share Posted May 29, 2009 You're just knocking the "new off of them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Bill Posted May 29, 2009 Share Posted May 29, 2009 Isn't the Traditional supposed to be Plek'd? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silverbursted Posted May 29, 2009 Share Posted May 29, 2009 Isn't the Traditional supposed to be Plek'd? They are. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
max2343 Posted May 29, 2009 Share Posted May 29, 2009 Are you using Erine Balls Steel Strings. Try Pure Nickel. Erine Balls will dig-in and Wipe-out the Frets Real Quick. The Nickel strings are Softer and will ride the Fret's Better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Mick Posted May 29, 2009 Share Posted May 29, 2009 Oh brother not the strings will ruin your frets theory again. It's just not going to happen. Like AXE said they're new could be some film on them it will be fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LPguitarman Posted May 30, 2009 Share Posted May 30, 2009 Oh brother not the strings will ruin your frets theory again. It's just not going to happen. Like AXE said they're new could be some film on them it will be fine. Thats good to know "again" because I use Ernie Ball 10's. Haven't noticed any fret wear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AXE® Posted May 30, 2009 Share Posted May 30, 2009 Thats good to know "again" because I use Ernie Ball 10's. Haven't noticed any fret wear. Unless you play 10 hours a day and play hard. Lots of bending and vibrato for a year straight you may need a crowning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LPguitarman Posted May 30, 2009 Share Posted May 30, 2009 Unless you play 10 hours a day and play hard. Lots of bending and vibrato for a year straight you may need a crowning. Well no worries then, I'm Lucky if I get 10 hours a week, you know, wife, kids, work etc., etc... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ant7629 Posted May 31, 2009 Author Share Posted May 31, 2009 Thanks for the replies. The frets "look" fine and would you believe it, I have noticed any of the scraping since I started this topic! Im hoping it was just the newness wearing off like you say. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Mick Posted May 31, 2009 Share Posted May 31, 2009 Thanks for the replies. The frets "look" fine and would you believe it' date=' I have noticed any of the scraping since I started this topic! Im hoping it was just the newness wearing off like you say.[/quote'] It was. Best to ya. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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