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funkyjazzjunky
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Username: funkyjazzjunky

Post Number: 635
Registered: 5-2007
Posted on Thursday, November 04, 2010 - 10:37 am:   Edit Post

Anyone have base with this option?


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terryc
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Username: terryc

Post Number: 1403
Registered: 11-2004
Posted on Friday, November 05, 2010 - 6:49 am:   Edit Post

Do you mean gold plated??
Gold being the most malleable and ductile metal(as well as expensive) would not last. The plating would come off pretty quickly and if you could afford solid gold frets then they too would not last long either, especially with abrasive stainless steel roundwound strings
funkyjazzjunky
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Username: funkyjazzjunky

Post Number: 636
Registered: 5-2007
Posted on Friday, November 05, 2010 - 9:09 am:   Edit Post

Mica mentions 'gold colored frets' in the October Special:

Here's a goodie of a special if you need to customize lots of different things on the same intrument. For all models, you can choose 4 options and save 35% off the retail price of each one. This is a special to let your creativity run wild!
I'm picturing a Stanely Clarke Signature Deluxe in Coco Bolo with continuous wood backplates, side LEDs in red, blackened brass hardware, and an inlaid logo. Could also make a smashing Further guitar in Burl Maple with gold plated hardware, amber side LEDs and continuous wood backplates. Imagine a Rogue bass in Macassar Ebony with a Purpleheart fingerboard, black mother of pearl oval inalys and purple side LEDs. Turn a once-humble Essence into a prince with Flame Purpleheart top and back, Europa electronics, gold colored frets and gold plated hardware. See what happens when you get started?
When you're ready to start planning your next Alembic bass or guitar, call Susan or Mica at (707) 523-2611. Your order must be received by October 31st to qualify for the October Special.
mica
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Username: mica

Post Number: 7014
Registered: 6-2000
Posted on Friday, November 05, 2010 - 12:24 pm:   Edit Post

We've made just one bass with these gold colored frets, and it's not done yet. Here's a couple of snapshots:
gold frets
gold frets

There's still residue from the masking tape on the fingerboard, but you can probably tell they look rather nice.

The color is a result of the copper alloy it's made from and the color goes all the way through. These frets are harder than the normal nickel silver frets, but not as hard as the stainless steel wire. I have a feeling you'll be seeing more of this fretwire, since it looks so darned cool!
terryc
Senior Member
Username: terryc

Post Number: 1404
Registered: 11-2004
Posted on Saturday, November 06, 2010 - 3:13 am:   Edit Post

Oh I see... alloy to combat wear..very clever!
Is it gold or is it like brass which polishes to a high lustre??
Nice bass as well(as we would expect anything less!)
funkyjazzjunky
Senior Member
Username: funkyjazzjunky

Post Number: 639
Registered: 5-2007
Posted on Monday, November 08, 2010 - 9:46 am:   Edit Post

Beautiful Koa top and wonderful gold frets.

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