Fretwire on the KV-2

[LEOKV2]

Hello

I remember I've read that the KV-2 has tall thin fret wire, and that the RR has jumbo frets.

Now, I have two questions:

1) Not asking which one is "best", but, I need to know the differences between both, I love how my KV-2 feels on the frets, but I'm curious about how would it felt with jumbo frets, and currently I don't own any jumbo fretted guitar nearby. So, basically, what are the purposes of each type and the intended feel on each?

2) Can the tall thin fret wire of the KV-2 compared to the 6105 Dunlop wire? Or in any case, I don't know if Jackson uses Dunlop wire, but, what would be the equivalent Dunlop wire for the KV-2's standard wire?

Thanks!

[jwoods986]

2) The KV2 fretwire is (or is at least equivalent to) 6105s. RRs (and every other Jackson) have 6100s.

This is a peeve of mine. I don't know why they continue to use 6105s on KV2s.

Edit - in fact, has anyone mentioned this in the Ask J/C section yet? If not, I certainly will!

[kelly user]

bucketass asked the same thing.... you should really use the search function

[decadentdave]

The fretwire on the KV2 is certainly thin, but it's not very tall. I wish it was taller because I don't want to lower the Floyd any farther than it is.

[LEOKV2]

Thanks!

What about the first question?

[VoiceX3]

I dunno, my KV2 fretwire is pretty tall.

[quakana]

I have both....and Bucketass said it. WIth the KV2 (Medium Jumbo frets) as opposed to the Jumbo frets......the string does not touch the board as much with the Jumbos and almost has that scalloped feel to them. I notice with my PCS rhoads guitars I can feel the board more when I bend because they have the medium jumbo frets just like my KV2 ALso the jumbos are wider than the medium jumbos.....here are a couple pics to show you the difference...sorry about the fuzzy pics but I am in a rush....and yeah the KV2 needs some lemon oil


Medium Jumbo




Jumbo

[LEOKV2]

So basically, the KV2 (medium jumbo) frets are not as tall as the RR (jumbo) frets?

I thought that jumbo frets were wider and lower where as the other ones were tall and thin.

[LEOKV2]

Now, when I got my quote done, I got this for "fretwire":

FRETWIRE: Jumbo SBB215

What brand and what kind of frets are those?

[quakana]

Now, when I got my quote done, I got this for "fretwire":

FRETWIRE: Jumbo SBB215

What brand and what kind of frets are those?

Here ya go man.

http://www.warmoth.com/guitar/necks/necks.cfm?fuseaction=fretsize

as far as the part number....that is listed on all Jacksons with Jumbo frets. Must be an internal part number. Not sure if they manufacture their own

[Sunbane]

John mentioned in the past that Jackson has their own fretwire. He wouldn't say which manufacturer they contract to make it though.

[LEOKV2]

Well, I did ask for stainless stell frets now that I remember... but I've been told that they're much expensive than regular frets and that due to the difficulty in installing them, they can cost more as well. Is it worth it?

[Supersucker]

In my opinion, KV2 medium jumbo frets are just as tall as RR1 jumbos, just narrower or thinner. I prefer the fretwire on the king vee, in general I prefer smaller frets.

[LEOKV2]

What's the point of having one or another, is one more suitable to lead guitar or something like that? I mean, why would they make small frets if one could feel the fretboard wood when doing vibrato, that I think is a flaw, but if it is how come is it still being manufactured?

Whats the purpose of each type of fretwire? small or jumbo?

[quakana]

What's the point of having one or another, is one more suitable to lead guitar or something like that? I mean, why would they make small frets if one could feel the fretboard wood when doing vibrato, that I think is a flaw, but if it is how come is it still being manufactured?

Whats the purpose of each type of fretwire? small or jumbo?

Pure preference Brother!