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Old 11-07-2019, 07:09 PM
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Default Martin OM28 refret job

I am getting this guitar done as I write this.Of course it'll take a week or so . Getting stainless steel frets. Did I do the right thing? This guitar is only 3 years old but I play it constantly!! thanks.
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Old 11-07-2019, 08:53 PM
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I had a hard time finding someone to do SS frets here near Allentown PA and had to go with EVO.
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Old 11-08-2019, 03:17 AM
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Stainless frets are harder shinier any longer wearing, however, tonal differences are noted between nickle silver frets and stainless frets

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Old 11-08-2019, 05:00 AM
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hmm, my guitar guy says he installs them all the time on acoustics.says they'll last forever[my life anyway].
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