Killcrop
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I have a 56 Relic (maple neck) Strat that seemed to have developed a fret problem. The ultra dry air this winter (30% humidity) has caused the neck to shrink and the fret ends are poking out. I have a humidifier on the furnace but it's been way cold this winter. I have had issues in the past with acoustic but never an electric.
To solve the issue I took a normal sponge (new) and soaked it. I placed in a aluminum foil boat and placed it in the case under the neck area. I closed up the case and gave it 3 days. When I opened the case the frets were perfect. In fact better then ever. I guess that guitar was plenty thirsty eh?
So if you have some frets sticking out give it a drink.
To solve the issue I took a normal sponge (new) and soaked it. I placed in a aluminum foil boat and placed it in the case under the neck area. I closed up the case and gave it 3 days. When I opened the case the frets were perfect. In fact better then ever. I guess that guitar was plenty thirsty eh?
So if you have some frets sticking out give it a drink.