6000 / 6100 jumbo frets

[ynor]

I am soon planning a refret on my 000-28 as the frets are small and worn. I will be using jumbo frets this time, either 6000 or 6100. I see that Dan Lashbrook uses 6000 from the 1st to 14th fret, but doesn't use jumbo above the 14th. Why does he use smaller frets above 14th? I think it looks weird, but probably has a functional explanation, like intonation issues, or..?

[jaywalker]

Maybe just cheaper, because nobody plays those frets 😆

[Fathand]

Maybe because smaller frets leave more room for your fingers between the higher fret positions?

[John Arnold]

Dan Lashbrook has been known to remove the frets over the body and scallop that part of the fretboard to paper thin.
That comports with the philosophy that those frets are not particularly useful.....YMMV, of course.

[soma5]

I have been a big fan of 6105 frets for many years. In the last few years I've gone to smaller frets (although not too small. My primary frame of reference was/is vintage Martins with tall bar frets. The main issue is that you need to learn to play with minimal fretting pressure or you make all the notes sharp. Of course, once you learn that, you can play frets of any height... I've gone to smaller frets due to availability and compatibility with my friends' playing.

[ynor]

Thanks for the replies. I am used to playing scalloped electric guitars and I have a light touch. The low frets on this Martin tires my left hand as I have to use too much pressure to fret a note because the finger also has to press against the fretboard now. Have never tried the 6000 though. I have 6100 on one of my strats (also scalloped neck) and I love those frets.