Stainless steel frets,what do you think ??

[malevolent]

I'm considering if I should make this upgrade on my queuing CS Rhoads.

What do you think?

[straycat]

Go ahead if its still in the build stage.

[malevolent]

Go ahead if its still in the build stage.

Can you please tell me what's the other profit except not rust？

[euronymous]

I would say the fret life lasts longer

[84sups]

Way longer life fret life, no rust and they are said to have a different tone.

[malevolent]

Thanks！
Does the different of tone negative？

[euronymous]

Some people said its brighter. However i dont think i have good ears like them

[Mudlark]

I've been reading comments lately about SS frets and as expected there seems to be differences of opinion. Some say they're brighter sounding and produce a "ping" sound when played. Others say the tone difference is minimal. Most agree they make string bends smoother because they're harder.

[slayer]

When I order another CS Jackson stainless steel frets will be on it along with a Kahler Pro for sure. As a side, I had to sell all of my Jacksons over the last few years due to $$$$$$ issues. It suck`d but looking forward to another one hopefully in the near future.

[dannyr]

Go with the SS frets! No rust, last longer, play and feel great. There is no noticeable difference in tone. You will love them.

[Devotee]

Definitely go with SS frets.They last longer and feel glassier.

[malevolent]

Thank you all above !!!
I have emailed Matt to make this upgrade.Hope not too late.

\m/ \m/

[Bad Apple]

How would I tell if the frets on my guitar are nickel or SS? I recently bought a 1989 custom, and I'm trying to figure out exactly what it's got on it... the previous owner didn't have much information at all.

[DonP]

How would I tell if the frets on my guitar are nickel or SS? I recently bought a 1989 custom, and I'm trying to figure out exactly what it's got on it... the previous owner didn't have much information at all.

I would suppose if the frets have oxidation / not shiney / grey looking, then they are not SS.

Maybe take a magnet to the frets?

[Devotee]

How would I tell if the frets on my guitar are nickel or SS? I recently bought a 1989 custom, and I'm trying to figure out exactly what it's got on it... the previous owner didn't have much information at all.

Well if it's from 1989, unless it's had a refret, they're nickel. Or as DonP said, test them with a magnet - stainless steel is mostly non-magnetic.