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Originally Posted by williejohnson
I have one acoustic that I bought new in 1966 and have played practically everyday since then, quite often using a capo. I had to have a "partial" refret about a year and a half ago (first seven frets.) I got 47 years out of the original frets.
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Great! No worries.
Regardless, any capo causes all six strings to come into constant contact with a fret, which indeed is its purpose. After about 5 years on my Taylor I needed a little fret work done, and was told it was partially due to capo use.
Again no worries - some folks will need new tires on a car more quickly, based in part on their driving habits (and, yes, the particular car and tire). FWIW, I also put some significant pickwear on that guitar during that time frame... my technique has since improved.