tin can Posted October 22, 2006 Report Share Posted October 22, 2006 Hi all busy on my first build, holowbody Tele, bubinga body, Jacaranda top . note - not Rosewood jacaranda, it is a completely different wood I think it is native to Africa - where I am from, with a walnut neck and fret board. I am having boat loads of fun on it I have read that you need to over radius your frets a little before fretting the board. my question is , how much is a little? I am using Gibson precut 12" frets (all they had available here) but was thinking about using a 14" radius on my fretboard. Is the 2" difference too much? Thanks for the help Travis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erikbojerik Posted October 22, 2006 Report Share Posted October 22, 2006 If your slots are tight to the fret tang, that should be fine. I actually use 12" radius frets (cut from a pre-coiled roll of wire) on my 16" radius necks, and I've had no problems with frets lifting in the center. For what its worth, I glue mine in with Titebond glue. best of luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tin can Posted October 24, 2006 Author Report Share Posted October 24, 2006 Thanks Erik - much apreciated. I should be getting ready to fret next weekend - trying to get my head behind it. Travis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spazzyone Posted October 24, 2006 Report Share Posted October 24, 2006 what method do you plan on using to install the frets hammerd you will be fine when pressing you dont need a much tighter radius at all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tin can Posted October 25, 2006 Author Report Share Posted October 25, 2006 I am leaning towards doing it the hammering way. I don't have access to a arbor press, I have a drill press which I am considering using, but I think hammering will be the way for me. does anyone have a good link to a tutorial on hammering your frets? most I have seen have used a press. Thanks Travis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spazzyone Posted October 25, 2006 Report Share Posted October 25, 2006 Dan Earlwine's book Guitar player repair guide is the best info availible IMHO well worth $20 bucks and it covers all forms of fretting in detail. But It you wont be sorry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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