ok cheers, the price is flexible, I just want rid of it. Its sat in the rack for two years.
Post a pic of your axe
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Teed
Striker
Nee bother mate, I'll pass the info on, but If you get an offer, sell it, can't guarantee this lad will be on it, he's a bit lax, to say the least.
After a bit of knowledge. What’s the best way to sort out this high/unseated fret?
been shimming the neck off my Jags and Jazzmasters and dropping the action and found I miraculously got the same note on 15-17th fret
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been shimming the neck off my Jags and Jazzmasters and dropping the action and found I miraculously got the same note on 15-17th fret
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mackemglastoid
Midfield
Rubber mallet would be what I'd use. See if you can gently reseat it.After a bit of knowledge. What’s the best way to sort out this high/unseated fret?
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been shimming the neck off my Jags and Jazzmasters and dropping the action and found I miraculously got the same note on 15-17th fret
Alan Partridge
Winger
As @mackemglastoid said, a rubber mallet. Gently tap it whilst supporting the neck with your other hand directly beneath where you’re hitting.After a bit of knowledge. What’s the best way to sort out this high/unseated fret?
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been shimming the neck off my Jags and Jazzmasters and dropping the action and found I miraculously got the same note on 15-17th fret
Thanks both. Do you reckon this would do the job? Some of the other small ones look a bit suspect on amazon and I don't think I have anything delicate enough in the garage.
Blind Joe Death
Central Defender
Does the fret push down with finger pressure then lift back up?
If the mallet failed to make it sit again with light tapping I’d hold it down and wick thin super glue underneath - make a caul and clamp lightly till it is sat and apply the glue with a toothpick or something along the edge of the fret.
If the mallet failed to make it sit again with light tapping I’d hold it down and wick thin super glue underneath - make a caul and clamp lightly till it is sat and apply the glue with a toothpick or something along the edge of the fret.
I’ve gone back up to have another look. Have a look at that one below. To me it looks like the fret slots not cut deep enough?
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not the best pic but its the best I can get. the slot just doesn't look quite as deep, but on that photo above it looks like the fret wires twisted maybe?
Fender QC is a joke
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JAZZMANB
Striker
Just a note on the rubber Mallet thing . I use the rubber handle of my claw hammer more than the other end for loads of stuff
Blind Joe Death
Central Defender
Looks like there’s enough slot to me, it is a blurry pic though. If it still feels tight a good tap should set it fine.
Yeah this pic might help a bit. I’ve set about it with the hammer handle but it’s not happy.
Possibly a better pic below. Slot doesn’t look cut deep enough
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mackemglastoid
Midfield
If this was the case the problem would've been there all the time.
If it was fine and now it's not it must've been seated properly and popped out a bit.
If this was the case the problem would've been there all the time.
If it was fine and now it's not it must've been seated properly and popped out a bit.
Probably always been there. I got the guitar in June last year. I’ve changed the bridge to a staytrem but I’ve never really set the action properly as I’d always planned to shim it and then set it which I got around to today. Also it’s on the 19th fret and everything up 16 plays fine and if I honest I’m not one for blistering solos that far down the board
mackemglastoid
Midfield
It does look in one of the pictures like the tang is a little bit crooked which may be why it's not seating properly.Probably always been there. I got the guitar in June last year. I’ve changed the bridge to a staytrem but I’ve never really set the action properly as I’d always planned to shim it and then set it which I got around to today. Also it’s on the 19th fret and everything up 16 plays fine and if I honest I’m not one for blistering solos that far down the board
I'd be tempted to remove the fret, straighten the tang out and clean the slot and have a go at trying to get it seated properly.
Having said that most of my guitars are cheapish partscasters/self build kits.
I'd be less inclined to mess about on something expensive.
gizmoganzee
Striker
I would be more inclined to seek out a Luthier in this case and wouldn't like to mess about and potentially get more permanent damage with something of this expense.
Aye think it’ll be going to Dave’s guitar services
gizmoganzee
Striker
Probably best to do this.
S.S.R..
Winger
Aye, it looks bent. Can't imagine that naturally happening to the guitar after it was built. As someone else said, you'd want to straighten it out before putting back in.
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mackemglastoid
Midfield
Hope you get it sorted mate. Keep us posted on how you get on with the Luthier.
You'd expect better QC from Fender. Disappointing if it came out of the factory like that.
Big Jeff
Winger
To be honest mate I would not start whacking it with hammers if you don’t know what you are doing.
Take it to a proper tech.
copied (and I hope this is ok) to @gabbiadini1 who is an expert professional in these matters.
