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Need advice for my Guild
I have a 1978 Guild Jumbo F-50 Bld that is about to go under the knife for some guitar work - fret replacement and set-up. The question was posed to me if I wanted to stay with the same fret width or try something a little narrower. When I asked him what the difference was, he gave me a technical explanation that sounded in layman's terms like there would be subtle tonal differences and not so much a difference in the action or playability. I could use some feedback from the wealth of knowledge on this forum before I proceed ahead. Thanks.
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I'm no expert but I LOVE the wide flat original frets on the D-55 I bought new in 1977.
Maybe it's psychological but it seems easier to play because of them, more like the neck of an electric guitar. |
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If you like the way it feels now, then tell the luthier to " Put in what it has now. "
I have no idea what frets are in ANY of my guitars. It must not matter than much to me. Electric or Acoustic.
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This is my answer.
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I would just add that my 1979 F512 Guild 12 string was re-fretted recently for the first time. When looking for a choice in jumbo fretwire... I originally wanted to use the gold EVO fretwire. But the luthier said he couldn't get it in that size so In the end I stayed with the same size wire in standard material.. and am very happy I did. I am assuming that the jumbo fret wire was part of the reason that the frets lasted as long as they did.... just my assumption. If yours has the same size I would consider sticking with that.
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I find the fatter wire to be a bit easier to play and a bit more "forgiving' when I'm slightly off with my fretting fingers... I favor the fatter wire, personally, even though I LOVE my little Goodall! If you love what's in there, then don't change it for a different size fretwire. But ONE THING I will heartily recommend is to have your tech use EVO fretwire! It's a tad more expensive, but the stuff wears like iron - I've had my Goodall (w/ Evo Gold) since 2011, have played it a lot... and there isn't even the beginning of wear, not even on the second or third frets on the B string! You may pay slightly more for the EVO stuff, but it is well worth it!
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