Fret question

DBDbadreligion · 10-15-2006, 05:30 PM

i am just wondering if anyone could tell me what "leveling the frets" means and what "crowning the frets" means.

here's my problem on my 1989 Charvel Model 3, i am having not fret buzz but something else.
when ever i play a note on the 3rd fret high e string. it makes this low volume note that has a weird king of ring to it. if you play the 2nd and 4th frets they sound perftly normal. but the 3rd fret has a pretty big volume drop and a weird "cling, cling" to it.

if anyone could tell me what this is, it would be much appreciated.

write back.

thanks.

nick

Code001 · 10-15-2006, 06:03 PM

http://www.fretnotguitarrepair.com/Fretting3.htm

Regor · 10-15-2006, 06:06 PM

Crowning means to make the fret round like a C instead of flattened like a D. Strings will wear down nickel frets flat. So crowning them restores the circle or "crown" to the fret so less fret touches the string (therefore it touches at a finer point).

Leveling is making sure all the frets are at the same height.

DBDbadreligion · 10-15-2006, 06:37 PM

so what does it sound like my frets need?

Code001 · 10-15-2006, 06:39 PM

Sounds like you need your frets leveled.

DBDbadreligion · 10-15-2006, 06:48 PM

ok is that expensive?

Code001 · 10-15-2006, 07:03 PM

Depends on who you go to and what exactly gets done.

I'd personally get a PLEK job, but that's me. Before, you ask, "What is a PLEK job," go here:

www.plek.com

It costs about $150+ depending on who you get it from.

DBDbadreligion · 10-15-2006, 07:09 PM

well i dont need a plek job, my guitar is the most comfortable and best actioned guitar i have ever played.
but my dad has a friend who builds guitars and is a fender gold star certified repairman. he might be able to give me a good deal.

Code001 · 10-15-2006, 07:16 PM

I'd take the guitar to him and see what he thinks.

DBDbadreligion · 10-15-2006, 07:17 PM

ok also, i found exactly were the problem is.
on the 2nd fret bar itslef there is a small dent/groove in it right wear the high-e string lays over it.
there is also a dent starting to form in the 3rd fret bar itself.
but i dont think that is the problem fret. i think it is the 2nd fret bar that is the problem.

10-15-2006, 05:30 PM	#1
DBDbadreligion ss.org Regular Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Georgia Posts: 368 Real Name: Nick Main Seven: Ibanez RG7620BK Rig: Crate XT120R Thanked: 0	Fret question i am just wondering if anyone could tell me what "leveling the frets" means and what "crowning the frets" means. here's my problem on my 1989 Charvel Model 3, i am having not fret buzz but something else. when ever i play a note on the 3rd fret high e string. it makes this low volume note that has a weird king of ring to it. if you play the 2nd and 4th frets they sound perftly normal. but the 3rd fret has a pretty big volume drop and a weird "cling, cling" to it. if anyone could tell me what this is, it would be much appreciated. write back. thanks. nick www.myspace.com/nicklandt My Guitars: (Black) 1989 Charvel Model 3 - (Black) Ibanez RG7620 My Amp /Effects: Crate xt120R > Dunlop Original Crybaby > Boss DS-1 > DOD FX40B EQ > Boss TR-2 > Boss DD-3 > Digi-Tech Whammy Pedal > (Whammy Dry Out)Boss TU-2 > Rocktron Hush Pedal.

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Regor God Bless Mike Join Date: May 2005 Location: Detroit Rawk City Posts: 3,774 Real Name: Mr.Luxury Yacht Main Seven: Ibz RG2127X (The Japanez) Rig: TriAxis/G-Force/2:90 Thanked: 62	Crowning means to make the fret round like a C instead of flattened like a D. Strings will wear down nickel frets flat. So crowning them restores the circle or "crown" to the fret so less fret touches the string (therefore it touches at a finer point). Leveling is making sure all the frets are at the same height. *Metal... Nuff Said!!* NEXT SHOW: None Scheduled Website: www.justdefymetal.com MySpace: myspace.com/justdefymetal

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10-15-2006, 06:37 PM	#4
DBDbadreligion ss.org Regular Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Georgia Posts: 368 Real Name: Nick Main Seven: Ibanez RG7620BK Rig: Crate XT120R Thanked: 0	so what does it sound like my frets need?

10-15-2006, 06:39 PM	#5
Code001 Mac OS X Junkie Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: South Florida Posts: 210 Real Name: Tom Main Seven: RG1527s Rig: Mark III and Recto Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Sounds like you need your frets leveled.

10-15-2006, 06:48 PM	#6
DBDbadreligion ss.org Regular Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Georgia Posts: 368 Real Name: Nick Main Seven: Ibanez RG7620BK Rig: Crate XT120R Thanked: 0	ok is that expensive?

10-15-2006, 07:03 PM	#7
Code001 Mac OS X Junkie Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: South Florida Posts: 210 Real Name: Tom Main Seven: RG1527s Rig: Mark III and Recto Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Depends on who you go to and what exactly gets done. I'd personally get a PLEK job, but that's me. Before, you ask, "What is a PLEK job," go here: www.plek.com It costs about $150+ depending on who you get it from.

10-15-2006, 07:09 PM	#8
DBDbadreligion ss.org Regular Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Georgia Posts: 368 Real Name: Nick Main Seven: Ibanez RG7620BK Rig: Crate XT120R Thanked: 0	well i dont need a plek job, my guitar is the most comfortable and best actioned guitar i have ever played. but my dad has a friend who builds guitars and is a fender gold star certified repairman. he might be able to give me a good deal.

10-15-2006, 07:16 PM	#9
Code001 Mac OS X Junkie Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: South Florida Posts: 210 Real Name: Tom Main Seven: RG1527s Rig: Mark III and Recto Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	I'd take the guitar to him and see what he thinks.

10-15-2006, 07:17 PM	#10
DBDbadreligion ss.org Regular Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Georgia Posts: 368 Real Name: Nick Main Seven: Ibanez RG7620BK Rig: Crate XT120R Thanked: 0	ok also, i found exactly were the problem is. on the 2nd fret bar itslef there is a small dent/groove in it right wear the high-e string lays over it. there is also a dent starting to form in the 3rd fret bar itself. but i dont think that is the problem fret. i think it is the 2nd fret bar that is the problem.


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