FenderAmpGas
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Is it necessary or better to remove the lacquer on a maple neck before you refret and then re-laquer the neck? What are the benefits?
I had nearly the same modifications done to my '57 reissue maple Strat (late 80s Fender reissue). It has taller and slightly wider frets than stock. Also, had the fret board radius changed to about 9 inches. The lacquer was applied after the frets were installed. The guitar plays and sounds really nice. Although, after 15 years, it's ready for new frets.Originally posted by FenderAmpGas
I'm getting taller and wider frets on my '57 reissue Strat. The luthier really recommended removing the lacquer before refretting. I'm not sure if he was planning on re-lacquering before or after the frets are installed. He basically said what you did that in order for the frets to sit better, he would recommend removing the lacquer.
Can't wait to see if there is any difference in sound similar to what you mentioned.
Hello Bryan,Originally posted by Norcal_GIT_r
Hey Neon,
Where do you take your guitars for refretting in sac?
Thanks,
Bryan
Originally posted by Neon
I had nearly the same modifications done to my '57 reissue maple Strat (late 80s Fender reissue). It has taller and slightly wider frets than stock. Also, had the fret board radius changed to about 9 inches. The lacquer was applied after the frets were installed. The guitar plays and sounds really nice. Although, after 15 years, it's ready for new frets.
Let us know how it works out.