BIG PROBLEM!!!! PT2 The Plot Thickens

[desmauler]

So I just got my Charvel m6 back from the shop today, good work on it, the nut is cut nicely all is well, however when I start playing it I realize that when I try to bend I experience some turbulance, so I look at the fret, and there are two gashes in the fret, looks like the metal has been cleared to one side, leaving a raise in the fret!!!!! What should I do? I am looking at the cost of a refret and its a bit too much, any suggestions? HELP!!!

[sully]

Re: BIG PROBLEM!!!! PT2 The Plot Thickens

can you post a pic? i'm having a hard time imagining that. do you have a divot in the fret?

sully

[desmauler]

Re: BIG PROBLEM!!!! PT2 The Plot Thickens

yeah, thats about it, its like someone pushed hard on the fret with a screw driver or something, because its smooth and then the metal raises up, I will try to get pics of it

[toejam]

Re: BIG PROBLEM!!!! PT2 The Plot Thickens

Was it like that before or did the shop fuck it up?!?

[desmauler]

Re: BIG PROBLEM!!!! PT2 The Plot Thickens

its definitely the shops faulty, the thing was completely level on the frets before I sent it in 2 weeks ago

[toejam]

Re: BIG PROBLEM!!!! PT2 The Plot Thickens

Then take it back to the shop and b1tch that you want it fixed and that you shouldn't have to pay for it.

[desmauler]

Re: BIG PROBLEM!!!! PT2 The Plot Thickens

but would something like that be just a minor job, or a big one? Would they have to do a full refret?

[toejam]

Re: BIG PROBLEM!!!! PT2 The Plot Thickens

They'd just have to fix or replace that fret if all the others are fine. Shouldn't be that big of a deal.

[desmauler]

Re: BIG PROBLEM!!!! PT2 The Plot Thickens

the only thing I was taking into consideration is that if they replace the fret, wouldnt that put it uneven with the others? those frets have had about 17 years of wear, so wouldnt a new fret mess up the action?

[toejam]

Re: BIG PROBLEM!!!! PT2 The Plot Thickens

If all other frets are in decent condition, then I wouldn't worry about them. They should be able to put a new one in that's similar and just file it down so it's even with the others.

[desmauler]

Re: BIG PROBLEM!!!! PT2 The Plot Thickens

ok thats cool

[sully]

Re: BIG PROBLEM!!!! PT2 The Plot Thickens

yeah, what joe said.

sully

[Ace]

Re: BIG PROBLEM!!!! PT2 The Plot Thickens

You need to get your frets dressed, the shop should pay.

[desmauler]

Re: BIG PROBLEM!!!! PT2 The Plot Thickens

what would they do to dress the frets?

[etaeniura]

Re: BIG PROBLEM!!!! PT2 The Plot Thickens

FIrst they level the frets so they are all even, and then they use a file to round off the top and take care of any imperfections. IF they screwed it up, it shouldn't cost you a dime, but even if you do end up paying, it won't be too much for one fret.