Refret or Scallop?

Ancestor · 08-26-2005, 02:46 AM

Interesting that this post would come up tonight, as my friend just did a scallop on his mexican strat. It plays much better. I would definitely recommend the scallop. I'm going to buy back the C7 Blackjack I sold and scallop it on all 24 frets - a partial up to the 10th and full from there.

Oogadee Boogadee · 08-26-2005, 09:08 AM

i don't think you need to re-fret for a proper scallop job. I just did a cheap peavy predator neck and it actually turned out pretty nice. Maple board, dots still intact, frets are clean, etc.

As long as you tape the frets over liberally, you'll be fine.

I just got a jackson neck off Ebay that I plan on scalloping and installing on my KV3. I didn't have the balls to scallop the original neck, because it's nice as is and it has inlays that are known to pop out during scalloping jobs. I can't freaking wait to get it done. I can't put this POS peavey down b/c it's so fun to play now. My Jackson is so much nicer, but feeling the board now is just weird.

If I do a good job (prooving the predator wasn't a fluke), i'll scallop the original neck and just keep it shallow near the 6th string to keep the bulkiest part of the fin intact.

if i get my camera fixed, i'll post pics.

Oogadee Boogadee · 08-26-2005, 09:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by eaeolian

Too SMALL? Jeez, you must not have the same frets I have - they're bigger than any other guitar I own, including two Jacksons with 6100 in them. Go for the scallop!

when i borrowed your guitar, the frets seemed smaller to me too. However, it may be because i'm used to 6-strings (longer frets seem more narrow, visually).

Mind Riot · 08-26-2005, 06:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dpm

you'll need to refret to do a proper scallop anyways. So there.

Darn it, where's that "scallopwned" pic when I need it?

dpm · 08-26-2005, 06:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mind Riot

Darn it, where's that "scallopwned" pic when I need it?

There's a pic for that?

That refers to a deep scallop, which is pretty risky on some boards.
Dan Erlewine's book has a fair bit on scalloping I seem to recall.

dpm · 08-26-2005, 06:42 PM

Have you tried Dunlop 6000 wire? It's taller than 6100.

Doctor J · 08-26-2005, 07:28 PM

I haven't. I'm trying to find out what is on my S2120xav, which is plenty big really. I don't think I'd do both. Scallop-wise I'm thinking of going down maybe no more than 2-3mm, though a refret might be an interesting project too.

Flesh-EatingMonkey · 08-31-2005, 03:46 AM

Your frets should be the Xtra Jumbo variety. I used to have an M-307. Those frets are huge!

JJ Rodriguez · 10-14-2005, 08:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Beelzebloke

Add a "both" to the poll & I'll vote !

What he said. And what is the biggest fret wire you can get? I love monstrous frets.

Oogadee Boogadee · 10-14-2005, 11:46 AM

View Poll Results: Refret or Scallop?
Dunlop 6100s all the way	43	41.75%
A subtle scallop is required	18	17.48%
STOP! Put your hands in the air and move slowly away from the guitar!	42	40.78%
Voters: 103. You may not vote on this poll

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Oogadee Boogadee ss.orggy biscuit Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Baltimore, MD Posts: 981 Real Name: James Main Seven: Gibson gtrs. Pearl Drums Rig: Mesa Roadster Thanked: 8	i don't think you need to re-fret for a proper scallop job. I just did a cheap peavy predator neck and it actually turned out pretty nice. Maple board, dots still intact, frets are clean, etc. As long as you tape the frets over liberally, you'll be fine. I just got a jackson neck off Ebay that I plan on scalloping and installing on my KV3. I didn't have the balls to scallop the original neck, because it's nice as is and it has inlays that are known to pop out during scalloping jobs. I can't freaking wait to get it done. I can't put this POS peavey down b/c it's so fun to play now. My Jackson is so much nicer, but feeling the board now is just weird. If I do a good job (prooving the predator wasn't a fluke), i'll scallop the original neck and just keep it shallow near the 6th string to keep the bulkiest part of the fin intact. if i get my camera fixed, i'll post pics.

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