Author Topic: Fret Option (Read 258 times)

gregduboc · « **Reply #15 on:** April 15, 2010, 07:26:02 PM »

There is quite a lot to look at, then. Good to know.
I also struggle a bit when I get above the 14th fret on my SC. Good to know that I'm not the only one.
Jazzyvee, that is a good question!
Is it possible to mix frets like that? Can anyone here answer that?

Greg

sonicus · « **Reply #16 on:** May 25, 2010, 03:38:20 PM »

This thread is about fret options so my question is not that far removed from the topic . Has Alembic ever applied an epoxy like clear coating on the fingerboard of a fretless Alembic Bass such as used by M.V.Pedulla on their fretless Buzz Bass?

pace · « **Reply #17 on:** May 25, 2010, 05:27:47 PM »

This is a good discussion.... I have no problem w/ 6150 style jumbos on my basses.

But, as jumbo frets wear down on a 25.5 or 24.75 scale guitar the intonation issues start to set in. Ideally, I've found that the vintage tall style of fret not only wear better, but also feel better in the upper register. For me, the decision is mainly a nostalgia factor~ I've had jumbo frets on Fenders, Charvels, Ibanez's, but if I were to custom order a new guitar, I'd go with something the same height/smaller radius.

mica · « **Reply #18 on:** May 26, 2010, 05:24:33 PM »

We have done coated fingerboards, though with polyester. When we last did it (a couple of years ago), I think Pedulla was also coating with a polyester at the time too.

I was worried about the wear, but the player that uses that bass has noted very little wear, even with roundwound strings and a somewhat aggressive playing style.

sonicus · « **Reply #19 on:** May 26, 2010, 06:23:38 PM »

Thanks Mica , I will remember this for future possibilities.