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Title: Shock, Horror! Mr Bump Does Guitar Techy Stuff And It Works!!!
Post by: MrBump on July 24, 2011, 01:41:58 PM

Yep, just finished a full refret and nut replacement on my Yam SG!!!

Amazingly, it's gone pretty damn well...

Bad bits:

• Nut is a little too high - I'll fix this next srting change
• Accidental relicing... scuffed the finish in a few places...
• Slightly rough fret ends - they're a bugger to get right, particularly at the 21/22 fret...
• The 13-22 frets were a complete @rse to get level - I ended up taking them down a load more than the other frets

Other than that, I'm really pleased.  The Tusq nut makes a difference compared to the original plastic, although it's shown up flaws in the tuners now (and probably the TOM bridge too - that's another project, I guess...)

Once again, I have developed a load more respect for your guys that do this stuff every day - getting the frets just right is a real struggle...

And the tools make a massive difference - the StewMac fret levelling tool is a must, as are needle files.

I'd definitely have a crack at it again (although maybe not on an expensive guitar).

Mark.

Title: Re: Shock, Horror! Mr Bump Does Guitar Techy Stuff And It Works!!!
Post by: Philly Q on July 24, 2011, 03:37:36 PM

Brave man!  :)

Title: Re: Shock, Horror! Mr Bump Does Guitar Techy Stuff And It Works!!!
Post by: AndyR on July 24, 2011, 03:58:31 PM

Very brave man!

Congratulations :D

Title: Re: Shock, Horror! Mr Bump Does Guitar Techy Stuff And It Works!!!
Post by: Twinfan on July 24, 2011, 05:25:48 PM

Yep, not something I would try.  Nice work!

Title: Re: Shock, Horror! Mr Bump Does Guitar Techy Stuff And It Works!!!
Post by: MDV on July 24, 2011, 05:42:34 PM

Well done. Two of the harder 'normal' teching jobs there, congrats.

Title: Re: Shock, Horror! Mr Bump Does Guitar Techy Stuff And It Works!!!
Post by: gwEm on July 24, 2011, 06:03:24 PM

nice job! i remember jon feline gave me a fret dress tutorial once. if anything, it made me want to trust the professionals even more :)