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I have EVO on both of my Brondel’s.
They spoiled me. The other guitars feel lackluster in comparison.
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The luthier currently building my OM told me there is no downside to them. I asked why more clients don't ask for them and he said that there is a widespread perception that frets should be silver/steel color. I don't feel that way, and I think they look great with the gold Gotohs.
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I have one guitar with Gold EVO (2012) and two with stainless steel (2010 and 2015). None are showing signs of wear. My preference would be the Gold EVO, as I feel one of my guitars with SS may at times have a bit of ‘zingy’ sounds when the strings are fretted that may in part be due to the SS.
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In putting my new build together with Lynn Dudenbostel, he recommended EVO frets without being asked. The combination of durability and workability is just right . And the color isn't intense by any means, but just for fun we paired up some antiqued brass Rodgers tuners with them and I think it will be passable.
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That report surprises me. I think the gold harmonizes better with most any color of wood, at least better than silver. I have 2 with SS frets - they work great, no wear showing, and the luthiers said they had no problem working with them (Yes, I asked). So, I like them. My preference is EVO though, i have several with them. and find they work every bit as well as far as I can see. And speaking of "seeing", I like their looks the best. Classy.
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I chose the Gold EVO on my custom Kramer and am happy I did. No downside whatsoever. I recommend.
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YES! GOLD EVO all the way. They look better, they polish up AMAZING, and the play wonderfully. I've played a lot guitars with both, and own several with both and I can't see any difference in wear.
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I love Gold EVO fretwire - it looks great, feels great, it's hard wearing and builders tell me it's a lot more forgiving on tools than stainless steel. Honestly I can't think of any negatives.
Cheers, David
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Go EVO! I have them on my Rickard Maple Ridge 5-string Banjo and love them. They last longer than traditional nickel-silver frets and don't affect the tone in any negative way that my ears can detect.
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Well you can't argue with 100% agreement among the voices of experience. EVO frets it is (or will be). Picts on completion!
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One more reply.....I have them on my Bamburg FSC and like them a lot.
Good luck as your project moves forward. Best, Fred
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I have 2 Goodall guitars with Evo. If I ever have to re-fret any of my guitars, I’ll use Evo. I like it.
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I would say no, it sounds the same as nickel/silver. Some guitarists feel that stainless steel colors the tone in a way they don't like, which is unfortunate because stainless steel are lifetime frets.
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