Members stratosaurus Posted April 30, 2005 Members Share Posted April 30, 2005 I have a SX Tele that the fret are 'sharp' on the edge. Since it's a cheap guitar, I thought I might try filing the frets myself. I've never done it before, know nothing about it, so should I try it????? If so, are there any sites,forums,etc. I can go to get some pointers? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members BowerR64 Posted April 30, 2005 Members Share Posted April 30, 2005 I had a few guitars like that, i just run some fine grit sand paper on both edges then use steel wool. It doesnt take much, just to take the shrp edge off when i slide my hand up and down the neck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members chiro972 Posted April 30, 2005 Members Share Posted April 30, 2005 Originally posted by stratosaurus I have a SX Tele that the fret are 'sharp' on the edge. Since it's a cheap guitar, I thought I might try filing the frets myself. I've never done it before, know nothing about it, so should I try it????? If so, are there any sites,forums,etc. I can go to get some pointers? Where are you in NC?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members k4df4l Posted April 30, 2005 Members Share Posted April 30, 2005 IIRC there is a tutorial on either: www.projectguitar.com or www.frets.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members LaXu Posted May 1, 2005 Members Share Posted May 1, 2005 No tutorial needed, it's that simple. Just use a small file or sandpaper, maybe tape the surrounding area with masking tape to avoid scratching the neck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members k4df4l Posted May 1, 2005 Members Share Posted May 1, 2005 Originally posted by LaXu No tutorial needed, it's that simple. Just use a small file or sandpaper, maybe tape the surrounding area with masking tape to avoid scratching the neck. 10 to 1 the frets also need dressing and all that info is covered on those two sites so I figure it hits all the bases Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members 72 bonne Posted May 1, 2005 Members Share Posted May 1, 2005 My SX guitar came in yesterday and I was surprised how well the fret ends actually were. They are very smooth and need no filing whatsoever. I guess I just got lucky and got a good one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members chiro972 Posted May 1, 2005 Members Share Posted May 1, 2005 Originally posted by 72 bonne My SX guitar came in yesterday and I was surprised how well the fret ends actually were. They are very smooth and need no filing whatsoever. I guess I just got lucky and got a good one. My fret ends were very clean on mine also, but I have some high frets, so I need to do a level and crown job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members stratosaurus Posted May 1, 2005 Author Members Share Posted May 1, 2005 Originally posted by chiro972 Where are you in NC?? Wilmington Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members stratosaurus Posted May 1, 2005 Author Members Share Posted May 1, 2005 Originally posted by k4df4l IIRC there is a tutorial on either: www.projectguitar.com or www.frets.com Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members stratosaurus Posted May 1, 2005 Author Members Share Posted May 1, 2005 Originally posted by 72 bonne My SX guitar came in yesterday and I was surprised how well the fret ends actually were. They are very smooth and need no filing whatsoever. I guess I just got lucky and got a good one. This is an older SX. I've had it sitting around for about 3-4 years & just got it out. Figured I'd play with it, since they're so cheap, it's not worth the trouble to try and sale it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members chiro972 Posted May 1, 2005 Members Share Posted May 1, 2005 Originally posted by stratosaurus Wilmington Ah! Civilization. I'm in Dogpatch (smithfield) Taking a ride on my scoot to Atlantic Beach tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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