| Author | Message | ||
| thebass
Junior Username: thebass Post Number: 13 Registered: 3-2003 |
Hello, on my 94 Mark King Standard the frets are protuding a little bit over the fretboard. It is nothing serious (one or two tenth of a millimeter at both sides) but the feeling is not very smooth when I make slides over several frets. I guess this results from the climate change from the California where it's mostly sunny and dry to the often wet and humid climate in Cologne/Germany. What can I do to level the frets with the fretboard sides ? Can I do this on my own or should I hand this to a luthier ? Thanks for your advice. | ||
| stoney
Intermediate Member Username: stoney Post Number: 155 Registered: 7-2002 |
Often this will happen with a new bass during shipping, yes it is generally the cliamate change. I'm sure you could probably do it yourself but personally, I have preferred to leave my bass in the hands of someone more experienced than I for this type of repair. stoney | ||
| mica
Moderator Username: mica Post Number: 859 Registered: 6-2000 |
Humidity will cause the wood to swell larger as it takes on more water. I believe your frets are simply old enough to require service. Luckily, this is relatively simple since we don't use finish along the edge of the fingerboard. I can mail your our service sheet on how to do this yourself, though stoney is right about experience so you may be best off by hiring a professional. This job takes less than 30 minutes to accomplish and most repairpeople in the US charge $30-50 for this type of service. | ||
| sstillwell
New Username: sstillwell Post Number: 10 Registered: 2-2003 |
Mica, Can you send me that sheet, as well? I'm having the same problem with my 4-string Epic. We've been getting a lot of rain for the past few days, though...I ought to check it later and see if the wood has swelled enough to cover the fret ends again... | ||
| mica
Moderator Username: mica Post Number: 861 Registered: 6-2000 |
Sure, jsut email me your address and I'll get the sheet out to you. | ||
| thebass
Junior Username: thebass Post Number: 14 Registered: 3-2003 |
Thanks Mica, yes I'd like to get that service sheet. I may probablay end up handing that to a luthier but then I can show him your sheet. If its not to expensive I may completely change the frets. Please use my email listed in the members area. | ||
| thebass
Junior Username: thebass Post Number: 15 Registered: 3-2003 |
Oups, should have read and thought twice before typing. It sounds as if this service sheet is not available by email. If so please drop a note again and I will send you my home adress. |
