Guitarfrenzy Posted August 25, 2003 Report Share Posted August 25, 2003 Just wondered what fret size people like to use and why... I really like the medium/medium sized frets myself.. aka stewmac #0148 fretwire... What are you guys using mostly and why? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveq Posted August 26, 2003 Report Share Posted August 26, 2003 I used to play on medium height frets for a long time (over 15 years). I thought they were the best until I started playing on the tallest stuff that stewmac sells. I'm still amazed (after a couple of months) at how comfortable they are for me. Bending is so effortless and smooth. I don't think I'll ever go back to the medium frets again. This was a bit of a surprise to me, I always thought I was a medium height fret kinda guy - I just tried the taller frets for the hell of it and I'm really glad I did. As I'm sure you know, everyone will have their own preferences and style of playing - for me, the big boys are just right . Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krazyderek Posted August 26, 2003 Report Share Posted August 26, 2003 i also baught a bulk tube oft the #155 jumbo tall wire..... .80 x .50... i have yet to get a guitar completed though but i think i'll like it too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Posted August 26, 2003 Report Share Posted August 26, 2003 I'm buying the two bulk size's DiMarzio offers and I switch back n forth depending on the mood or the particular guitar. They are .046" x .103" and .030" x .077" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krazyderek Posted August 26, 2003 Report Share Posted August 26, 2003 i also baught a bulk tube oft the #155 jumbo tall wire..... .80 x .50... i have yet to get a guitar completed though but i think i'll like it too woopse it's actually medium/highest wire... and 0.080 x 0.050 i got it cause it's the second highest wire they offer and u get 20 feet more then the modern "jumbo" wide/highest wire.. seemed like the most cost effective choice for the height i wanted... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveK Posted August 26, 2003 Report Share Posted August 26, 2003 Dunlop 6000 They are HUGE!!! Great for bending, but they take a little getting used to Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canuckguitarist Posted August 26, 2003 Report Share Posted August 26, 2003 JEM size, dunlop 6105 Aaron Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guitarfrenzy Posted August 26, 2003 Author Report Share Posted August 26, 2003 Where's the StewMac to Dunlop number conversions..? lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guitarfrenzy Posted August 26, 2003 Author Report Share Posted August 26, 2003 I found this link http://www.jimdunlop.com/maintenence/fretchart.html So are StewMac's fretwire made by Dunlop? or are they different manufacture? Can you order the frets directly from Dunlop? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocket Posted August 28, 2003 Report Share Posted August 28, 2003 you can order direct from Dunlop, I've emailed them about it but the recommend getting it from a dealer because they(Dunlop) must charge full list +$6 shipping. I just went to Guitar Center and they special ordered it. It's much cheaper if you can wait for the order to come in(it took 2 or 3 weeks). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soapbarstrat Posted August 28, 2003 Report Share Posted August 28, 2003 Thanks for that info rocket ! Does this apply for their bulk fret-wire too ? I mean, on their site, a bulk amount of 6105 is 76.20 http://www.jimdunlop.com/maintenence/accufrets.html I can order that through guitar center for less than 76.20 ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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