Why Don't Manufacturers Fit Stainless Frets? - Page 3

Long Road Home · #31 04-22-2019, 03:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Shuksan

EVO fretwire makes a lot of sense. Harder and more durable than nickel wire, but not so hard on tools as stainless steel wire. I wonder how many guitar players won't buy a guitar with EVO frets just because of the color.

I had Ed Bond to use EVO on my Halcyon OM. We also went with aged gold Gotoh tuning machines, strap button and ferrule for the jack. Very classy looking, if I must say so myself.

RobKay · #32 04-23-2019, 11:20 AM

Thanks for your thoughts, i've just had a telecaster neck fitted with stainless but its not back on the guitar yet, ill let you know how it works out.
Rob

Red_Label · #33 04-23-2019, 11:26 AM

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Originally Posted by RobKay

Thanks for your thoughts, i've just had a telecaster neck fitted with stainless but its not back on the guitar yet, ill let you know how it works out.
Rob

I think you'll like them! I sure love the ones on my CA Cargo and the 4 Tom Anderson electrics that I've owned! I also had a Gibson Les Paul R0 that had either stainless or titanium (I'm not sure which) frets put on before I bought it, and I really liked that LP.

Red_Label · #34 04-23-2019, 12:10 PM

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Originally Posted by pax238

I had Ed Bond to use EVO on my Halcyon OM. We also went with aged gold Gotoh tuning machines, strap button and ferrule for the jack. Very classy looking, if I must say so myself.

Very classy looking indeed!

jaymarsch · #35 04-23-2019, 12:20 PM

While I have little experience with SS fret wire, I have had a guitar that I acquired over a year ago that has gold EVO frets and I liked it so much that I ordered those for my latest guitar. I did not notice any harshness in tone but then we all know that each guitar is different depending on lots of factors.

Best,
Jayne

justonwo · #36 04-23-2019, 02:02 PM

Harder on tools. Harder to work. EVO gold is my choice, but it can be pretty hard too in the size I use (55090). Or at least that’s what builders tell me.

BT55 · #37 04-23-2019, 02:23 PM

My CF guitars have SS frets. When I’m ready for a refret I’ll go with EVO Gold.

Aaron Smith · #38 04-23-2019, 03:30 PM

I had a Collings D3 that had the first five frets replaced with stainless steel. It was surprising how much harder and brighter the notes sounded on those frets compared to the higher ones. The owner didn’t disclose this when I got the guitar; I asked him if something had been done to those frets, and then he told me. It was different enough that my ear picked it out without prior knowledge.