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Gear Discussion Forums => Bill's Shop: Projects, Mods & Repairs => Topic started by: sniper on May 21, 2008, 09:48:05 PM

Title: EB fret wire
Post by: sniper on May 21, 2008, 09:48:05 PM

can anyone tell me the specs on or close to spec for an EB3 about 64 vintage fret wire size?

Title: Re: EB fret wire
Post by: Bass VI on May 21, 2008, 09:57:59 PM

OP,
This is what I used to refret my '64 Epi Newport,

  http://www.allparts.com/store/frets-lt-0472-000,Product.asp

should be about the same as an EB of the same vintage, it was a bit taller than the old frets, but Gibby frets aren't that tall when new. After they are dressed down they look and feel pretty right. Hope that helps.

S.

Title: Re: EB fret wire
Post by: Dave W on May 21, 2008, 10:26:42 PM

I can't find my old Jim Dunlop catalog at the minute to find the number, but look for .106 wide x .036 crown height.

Title: Re: EB fret wire
Post by: sniper on May 21, 2008, 10:49:55 PM

Quote from: Dave W on May 21, 2008, 10:26:42 PM

I can't find my old Jim Dunlop catalog at the minute to find the number, but look for .106 wide x .036 crown height.

found that size at Warmoth, thanks. FW6130 is their part number.

Quote from: Bass VI on May 21, 2008, 09:57:59 PM

OP,
This is what I used to refret my '64 Epi Newport,

  http://www.allparts.com/store/frets-lt-0472-000,Product.asp

should be about the same as an EB of the same vintage, it was a bit taller than the old frets, but Gibby frets aren't that tall when new. After they are dressed down they look and feel pretty right. Hope that helps.

S.

that looks okay too! i'll do some thinking and decide. thanks to both of you.